Master of Applied Management

Academic requirements 

• A Bachelor’s degree

OR

• Relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.

Alternative requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for postgraduate tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table(external link):

• IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in each band),

Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment

Interview

Applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme.

Choose to study the Master of Applied Management without a major or take specific courses to major in one of the following subject areas:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management 

Logistics and supply chain management is a dynamic industry -  responding capably, and with creativity and innovation, to emerging challenges faced by all New Zealanders. NMIT is one of the few institutes in the country to offer a postgraduate qualification in this fast-moving and strategic subject area. Logistics and supply chain management is well aligned in support of Nelson’s vibrant export markets, making this a great location from which to further your career.

Major courses: 

• LSC801 Storage and Warehouse Techniques
• LSC802 Transportation, Distribution and Network Management
• LSC803 Strategic Procurement and Inventory Management
• LSC804 Performance Measurement and Process Outsourcing 

Aquaculture Management

Aquaculture in New Zealand is riding a wave – with the NZ Government setting a goal of the industry generating over $3 billion revenue by 2035. This dynamic industry’s continued expansion relies on the development of qualified, passionate professionals. The major of aquaculture management will equip you with an understanding of this highly lucrative industry, and the principles and practices of operations strategy in this industry’s context.

Major courses: 

• GSA801 Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
• GSA802 Sustainable Aquaculture Management 

Healthcare Management 

If you have experience or a qualification in a healthcare-related career, this major is designed to take you to the next level in management. Through this major, you will learn about global healthcare systems, trends and issues, with a particular focus on New Zealand. You will have the opportunity to appraise and critique the management and leadership approaches in the healthcare sector, equipping you with 

the knowledge to make a positive impact in healthcare organisations in New Zealand or abroad. 

Major courses: 

• HCM801 Healthcare Systems Management 
• HCM802 Contemporary Healthcare Leadership and Management 
• MGT811 Special Topic

Students can choose to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma and continue through to a Master.

Courses are run on our Nelson campus or online through our NMIT Moodle online learning platform.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management(external link): One semester – 5 months*
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management(external link): Two semesters – 10 months*
• Master of Applied Management(external link):  Three semesters, 18-months for students starting February and July, or 15-months for students starting in October*

*See Classes and Study hours for more information

This programme is run on the NMIT Semester model, with semesters running for seventeen weeks. Four courses per semester are considered full-time study. 

When will I attend class? 

A face-to-face student can expect to attend one, two-hour classes each week per course on-campus. These sessions are run from either 8am - 7pm on weekdays. 

Therefore, a full-time student taking four courses per semester can expect to attend four two-hour classes each week. 

How much time do I need to spend studying each semester? 

As a general indication, for all level 8 (15 credit) courses, you can expect 

• 30 hours of teaching in a classroom environment 
• Online teaching support 
• 120 self-directed learning (averaging 7 hours per week) working through course material and assignments in your own time

Choosing your electives 

We pride ourselves in the applied nature of our business programmes, with teamwork and peer learning a key part of embedding the transferable skills you will learn with us. 

To offer our students the best experience in their study, we occasionally need to consolidate some of our elective courses to ensure we have a suitable number of students in a class together. This may result in some of our elective courses being offered more sporadically, and students aiming to complete programmes in a short timeframe need to choose from a tighter range of elective courses and therefore majors. 

We encourage you to talk to us early about the electives you aim to take, so we can work with you to develop a learning plan. 

You will need to have access to a computer and the internet. 

Course material will be made available online through Moodle, our education online platform. Meetings, theory classes, and assignments may be carried out online via Microsoft Teams. 

Graduates will find career opportunities in a wide variety of sectors including the public, private and not for profit sectors.  This includes extended managerial responsibilities and leadership roles, such as Executive or Directorships. Research-related roles including high level consultancy and advisory positions in a wide range of business and industry-specialised areas both domestically and internationally.

Potential roles after graduation include:

• Trainer
• Business Analyst
• Statistician
• Project Manager
• Management Consultant
• Director or Executive
• Entrepreneur
• Researcher

See www.careers.govt.nz(external link) for more information about the variety in these roles.

Graduates who wish to continue with study may apply to enter Doctorate level education.

Evidence of previous study or extensive work experience can be used to apply for recognition of academic credit (RAC), also known as Recognition of prior Learning (RPL) or Cross credit (CC) potentially allowing you to skip courses which you can show you hold the required skills and knowledge for already.

If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Academic Credit (RAC), contact us about making an appointment to discuss this with our Student Learning Advisor. It is useful to bring along documentation such as:

• Previous academic transcripts
• Course Descriptors or Syllabus including Learning Outcomes
• Curriculum vitae and work history

The Student Learning Advisor will help you assess your eligibility for Recognition of Academic Credit, and advise you on what further evidence you may need to provide and fees. It is recommended the RAC processes is started a minimum of eight weeks prior to the course start date to ensure time for assessment and processing.

Find out more about the NMIT Policies and Procedures(external link) around Recognition of Academic Credit.