Master of Applied Management
HB4037 (180 credits) and HB4082 (240 credits)
Course details
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Sep 2026Feb 2027Jul 2027
- Varies
- Full-time or Part-time
- Fee dependent on modules selected
- Level 9
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
Effective management responds to the needs of people, processes, and technology. This Master's programme brings together theory, applied practice and research, designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills in applied management.
Developed to ensure you study a broad range of business areas, you will cover eight professional competencies that represent technical skills with two areas of focus and three pathway options.
- money
- markets
- people and culture
- planning
- technology
- innovation
- globalisation
- sustainability.
- sustainable business
small-to-medium enterprises.
Our Coursework pathway has a broad range of modules from which you can select to develop your professional knowledge and skills further. This pathway further emphasises the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge in the workplace and to focus on an aspect of management through the completion of a range of applied research projects.
What you will learn
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Level 8
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPM8.400 | Global Strategies in Business | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.350 | Innovative Organisations | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.160 | Strategic Financial Management | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.200 | Leadership | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.250 | Advanced Strategic Marketing | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.800 | Sustainable Organisations | 8 | 15 | ||
| MAPM8.700 | The Contemporary Global Business Environment | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGRM8.100 | Applied Research Methods | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGRP8.100 | Research Proposal | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGMS8.415 | He Hokinga Mahara (Māori Research Methodologies and Proposal) | 8 | 30 | ||
| PGST8.100 | Special Topic 1 | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGDA8.100 | Data Analytics and Visualisation | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGWI8.100 | Work Integrated Learning | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGSC8.100 | Scholarly Communication and Reflection | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGIS8.200 | Information Sourcing and Evaluation | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGQM8.400 | Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools | 8 | 15 | ||
| PGCSP8.30 | Consulting Strategy and Practice | 8 | 15 |
Please note that some modules may not be available every semester due to staff availability and class sizes. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.
Level 9
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGST9.100 | Special Topic II | 9 | 15 | ||
| PGGOV9100 | Global Governance | 9 | 15 | ||
| PGCC9.200 | Communicating Complex Concepts | 9 | 15 | ||
| PGAC9.300 | Applied Capstone | 9 | 15 | ||
| PGISP9.40 | Independent Scholarly Project (compulsory) | 9 | 30 | ||
| PGIP9.600 | Integrated Project (compulsory) | 9 | 45 | ||
| PGISP9800 | Extended Integrated Project (compulsory) | 9 | 60 | ||
| PGPP9.480 | Te Aka Niwhaniwha: Community Work-based Project (compulsory) | 9 | 60 | ||
| PGARR9500 | Applied Research Report (compulsory) | 9 | 45 | ||
| PGARD9700 | Applied Research Dissertation (compulsory) | 9 | 60 | ||
| PGART9900 | Applied Research Thesis (compulsory) | 9 | 90 | ||
| PGART9902 | Thesis (Compulsory) | 9 | 120 |
Career and further options
- trainer
- business analyst
- statistician
- project manager
- management consultant
- director or executive
- entrepreneur
- researcher.
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Entry criteria
General admission
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Applied Management (240) is one of the following:
- an NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of a pass (as per the EIT 11 point grading system specified in the ARF);
- at the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
The academic entry requirement for the Master of Applied Management (180) is one of the following:
- an NZQF-listed undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of the equivalent to a B- (B minus) average (as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system specified in the ARF) or evidence of professional experience at degree level, subject to assessment; or
- a Bachelor Honours or Postgraduate degree with 120 credits at Level 8; or
- at the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
English language requirements
Applicants who have English as a second language are required to have an overall academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0 achieved in the last two years; or PTE: (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 or NZCEL: Level 5.
Note: if you do not meet the entry criteria above, you may be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management and, upon successful completion of four modules (with a minimum B average), be admitted to the Master of Applied Management.
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Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Term 1 2026
Date: Monday 9th February 2026
Time: 9am-12.30pm
Venue: Events Room 2, The Hub, City Campus
Classes start the week of Monday 9th February
Term 2 2026
Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Time: 9am-12.30pm
Venue: Events Room 2, The Hub, City Campus
Classes start the week of Monday 20th April
Term 3 2026
Date: Monday 13th July 2026
Time: 9am-12.30pm
Venue: Events Room 2, The Hub, City Campus
Classes start the week of Monday 13th July
Term 4 2026
Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Time: 9am-12.30pm
Venue: Events Room 2, The Hub, City Campus
Classes start the week of Monday 21st September
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