Master of Management

The study programme aims to enable students to critically examine theories and practices of management and to conduct applied research so they develop high-level skills and knowledge for leading, managing and transforming organisations within an environment of ubiquitous and continuous change.

The Master of Management builds on previous undergraduate studies either in business/management or related disciplines, graduates will be equipped to become a practitioner in their specialist field. It weaves together curriculum threads of leadership and management in both culturally specific and globally relevant contexts, frameworks for understanding and tools for leading organisations undergoing change and how to apply knowledge of research to real business situations.

A specific focus of the programme is developing a bicultural dimension in Aotearoa New Zealand through an understanding of Maori business and leadership models. This cross-cultural communication will give an ICL student an advantage in New Zealand as local employers seek to understand different markets both domestically and as an export.

The 60-credit applied project also provides an even more solid base for any student who may wish to pursue a PhD. ICL has many active researchers at the Graduate Business School conducting research in a variety of Business Studies fields.

BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• An original bachelor’s degree or Graduate Diploma in a business-related subject from a recognised institution, including full transcripts, or
• Evidence of acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience in business studies or a related area.
• Undergraduate degree in a different discipline with relevant skills and knowledge through professional experience.
• For International students, ^*Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 overall (with no band score lower than 6.0 and gained within the past two years in one examination), or any other equivalent in a test recognised by NZQA.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

• Evaluate and apply advanced contemporary management theories to emerging situations in an organisation.
• Create an internal organisation culture with strong employee engagement, collaboration and teamwork, and ongoing learning and development in the changing environment.
• Analyse, synthesise and communicate information, plans, policies and strategies to enhance business outcomes in an organisation.
• Apply leadership and management to improve business performance within an organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand or internationally.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Many of the skills and knowledge are transferrable across many industries both nationally and globally with the added advantage that graduates bring a level of cross-cultural and international knowledge that is valuable in an export-orientated economy such as Aotearoa New Zealand.

This cultural competence together with an understanding of Māori approaches to business leadership will prepare graduates well for work in or with this country in positions such as:

• Business Development Manager
• Project Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Retail Manager
• Management Consultant
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Management Analyst