Master of Applied Management

The Master of Applied Management is designed for both management professionals and recent graduates, whether domestic or international, who seek to pursue advanced studies. This programme aims to prepare participants for further education or to help them secure more senior roles.

SIT now offers this course in a HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) format, blending face-to-face and online learning.

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Invercargill
SIT Online
Campus
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification
Masters
Level
9
Credits
180
Duration

18 months full-time,

Up to five years part-time

Dates
TBC
Fees
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Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$1384.00 (incl. GST)



International Fees

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Course Outline

The Master of Applied Management is aimed at management practitioners and recent graduates (domestic and international), wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position. Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Master of Applied Management will benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical, managerial and research) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.

Course Content

Master of Applied Management students will undertake a coherent programme of 180 credits approved by the Programme Manager with the following pathway:

Both of these compulsory Papers:

MGT804 Research methodology and Proposal – 30 credits

The student will prepare a research proposal for a relevant topic in applied management, including reviewing relevant literature, formulating a methodology and completing an ethics application.

MGT910 Research Project – 60 credits

The student will develop expertise in conducting applied research that informs professional practice in management.

Plus 90 credits from the following elective papers:

MGT805 Applied Management – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in undertaking strategic analysis, formulating strategy appropriate to an organisation’s internal and external environment and measuring the impact of the implemented strategy to improve efficiency and productivity.

MGT806 International Management – 30 credits

The student will critically examine key aspects of management practice in a global environment, will be able to identify and evaluate trends of globalisation, and recommend a strategy for international business expansion.

MGT807 Sustainable Business Practices – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in analysing and assessing contemporary issues in sustainable business practices. Specific focus will be on the economic, environmental, social and cultural costs of doing business.

MGT827 Applied Marketing – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and managing marketing strategies that are effective in creating customer value, long-term profitability, and sustainable practices.

MGT 828 Applied Business Planning – 30 Credits

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop a business model and business plan for a proposed or existing business. The student will apply business planning theory to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and ongoing operation of a proposed business or for enhancing an existing business.

(Pre-requisites: completed MGT 827 Applied Marketing Paper.)

Please note that these papers may be changed by the Head of School (or designate) depending on the availability.

Career Opportunities

For graduates who know they want to become business leaders, SIT's Master of Applied Management can be a way to start achieving your career goals more quickly. This Master's programme will give you the tools to advance your management, decision-making and problem-solving skills so you can move into senior managerial positions.

The variety of sectors and organisation types this qualification is able to be applied to is huge. Almost every type of organisation has scope for management careers. Graduates may opt to become self-employed practitioners, or pursue domestic and/or international professional careers in roles such as: strategic manager, change manager, general manager, operations manager, international manager, human resource manager, marketing manager, or management consultant.

Graduates of the Master of Applied Management will be able to:

  • Design, carry out and communicate the results of significant research projects in the field of management studies and relate the findings to professional and research literature
  • Analyse and critique professional and research publications in management studies and related subject areas, identify practical applications and relate findings to their own research
  • Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of business and management practices on society and address related ethical and professional issues
  • Demonstrate mastery of complex concepts and theories in the field of management studies and their application in solving practical problem
  • Apply their analytical, managerial and research capabilities to unfamiliar situations involving the application of management practices
  • Think critically and act responsibly when confronted with academic or professional challenges
  • Demonstrate high levels of skill in a management or research role in an organisation.

 

Application Criteria

Entry requirements

To apply for the Master of Applied Management, you’ll need:

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma
  • A minimum B grade average at Level 7 or above

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Enterprise, you may be able to receive credits towards the Master of Applied Management if you achieved:

  • B- or above for your dissertation, and
  • B- or above in the specified papers

You’ll need to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when you apply for the programme.

Special admission

Mature-aged applicants may be considered if they can demonstrate their ability to succeed in the programme through relevant previous study or work experience that meets the required standard for entry.

You may also be able to enrol in selected courses provisionally. After successfully completing these, you can apply for special admission or admission through the mature entry pathway.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

Accepted options include previous study completed in English or an approved English language test.

Common test requirements include:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 79, with a writing score of 21
  • TOEFL pBT: 590, with TWE 5.5
  • PTE Academic: 58, with no band below 50
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, score 176, with no skill below 169
  • OET: Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL: Academic or Professional Level 5
  • LanguageCert: C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) High Pass, or C2 Mastery International ESOL Written (LRW) Pass, with at least 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) Pass
  • Trinity ISE: ISE III, with at least a Pass in each band

Other recognised evidence of English proficiency may also be accepted. Test scores must be achieved in a single test within the two years before enrolment.

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