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Qualification Title Master of Management (with/without endorsement in Business, Health, Hospitality or Information Technology) Te Tohu Paerua Mahi Whakāhaere (Pakihi, Hauora, Manaaki, Parongo, me whakaputa tohu, kaore ranei)
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 120 - 240
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Business and Management not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is designed for domestic and international students seeking an advanced scholarly research and practice-informed management qualification. It will complement existing postgraduate studies and further career aspirations through mastery within the fields of business, health, hospitality or information technology.
The highly advanced standard at which the graduate will operate, includes the ability to develop and apply new skills and techniques to existing or emerging issues, whilst articulating theory and practice within a management scope.
Graduates will work independently at a highly specialised level of knowledge, and they will engage in rigorous critical intellectual analysis and be in a position to assume leadership in a relevant management context.
Through the attainment of advanced work-integrated practice and advanced sophisticated theoretical knowledge the graduates will contribute to high level management particularly (but not exclusively) in the areas of business, health, hospitality, or information technology.
The Kaitiakitanga framework which underpins this qualification reflects the holistic aspirations of Māori, while acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi ensures an inclusive environment for all learners.
Graduate profile
Upon successful completion of the Master of Management graduates will have advanced knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to management (and their chosen endorsement) to be able to:
1. Demonstrate mastery of sophisticated management theoretical subject matter;
2. Understand key management functions as applied in practice;
3. Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of management literature to new and endorsement related situations;
4. Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving using evidence;
5. Work independently and collaborate with others capitalising on different thinking, experience and skills;
6. Apply advanced communication, research, professional, and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness and quality outcomes within their professional practice;
7. Consider and respond to social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues; and
8. Critically evaluate research methodologies and undertake advanced applied research projects.

Graduates who successfully complete the 90 credit supervised thesis are also able to:
9. Undertake qualitative and quantitative research and apply this knowledge in the context of a major independent work.
Education pathways
Completion of the 90 credit course to be able to enroll for PhD study.
Entry Requirements
Brief Entry Requirements:
One of the below for admission:
1. Bachelor Honours degree
2. Postgraduate Diploma
3. Undergraduate degree with experience
4. Special circumstances - qualifying courses and experience
AND English language competency where English is not a first language
All students:
English language competency where English is not a first language.
* International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years. The level of competency required is:
o IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0,
o or an equivalent as outlined in NZQF-related rules (Rule 18).
* For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language, evidence of language competency may be required.

Pathway 1: Master of Management by Thesis programme (120cr)
* Bachelor Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in business or related field of study .

Pathway 2: Master of Management by Coursework programme (180cr)
* An Undergraduate Degree with at least a New Zealand B average at Level 7;
and at least one year practical or professional experience with at least two written references.
OR
* Bachelor Honours Degree with a New Zealand B average at Level 7.
OR
* A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits at L8).
OR
* Special entry - Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be given special admission if they can provide evidence that they are capable of achieving the programme outcomes.

Pathway 3: Master of Management by Coursework and Thesis programme (240cr)
An Undergraduate Degree.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3369
Status Current
Created March 2016
Next Review December 2016
Content
Core Compulsory Courses:
* Management Practice - Critical Analysis and Review
* Finance for Managers
* Change Management
* Strategic Human Resources Management
* Operations Management
* Advanced Applied Research Proposal
* Research Methodology
* Advanced Applied Research Project
* Thesis

Endorsement Courses:
* Communication for Managers
* Quality Management Systems: Macro to Micro
* Work-Integrated Project
* Leadership in Health Care
* Governance and Management in Health Care
* Cultural Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry
* Service Sector Marketing
* Management of Information Technology
* Information Technology and Business Intelligence

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