Programme
Feb, April, July Oct
This advanced programme equips you to confidently apply research across diverse areas of applied management. Graduates develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, enabling them to tackle complex business challenges. With management roles expected to grow in the coming decade, a postgraduate qualification offers a strong advantage in meeting the rising demand for highly qualified professionals.
Career oppurtunities include working as:
Operations Manager
Business owner
Entrepreneur
Team Leader
Self-employed
Academic requirements
Minimum entry requirements are:
-A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline with a grade average at Level 7/8 of B- or higher, OR
-A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above.
-International applicants must demonstrate that they have equivalent academic qualifications and experience.
International equivalence
-To enter Otago Polytechnic’s undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand’s NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
-New Zealand University Entrance OR
-Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
-Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
