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Master of Management- Business
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University : Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Location : Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Course Level: Master Degree
Tution Fees : NZD - 25950 Per Annum
Duration : 1.5 Years
Language : English
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180
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Duration
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18 months
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This qualification is designed for domestic and international students seeking an advanced scholarly research and practice-informed management qualification. It will complement existing postgraduate studies and further career aspirations through mastery within the fields of business, health, hospitality or information technology.
The highly advanced standard at which the graduate will operate, includes the ability to develop and apply new skills and techniques to existing or emerging issues, whilst articulating theory and practice within a management scope. Graduates will work independently at a highly specialised level of knowledge, and they will engage in rigorous critical intellectual analysis and be in a position to assume leadership in a relevant management context.
Through the attainment of advanced work-integrated practice and advanced sophisticated theoretical knowledge the graduates will contribute to high level management particularly (but not exclusively) in the areas of business, health, hospitality, or information technology.
Knowledge and skills you will gain
Graduates will:
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have advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their chosen field to be able to:
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critically evaluate research methodologies and frameworks and their application within advanced management studies in the New Zealand management context;
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manage and instigate growth and positive change through the application of advanced bodies of knowledge;
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engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving;
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develop and implement work-integrated management plans, and potentially evaluate their outcomes;
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investigate a significant challenge, propose a solution and present findings; and
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develop advanced applied research proposals.
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have advanced knowledge and skills in their selection of core management areas to be able to:
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interact and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnicities and cultures in context;
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analyse, improve and implement quality management systems in organisations;
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analyse human and resource management theories, models and systems;
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evaluate a range of financial methods and approaches to utilising financial assets reflecting their significance in management roles; and/or
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evaluate the outcome of work-integrated advanced specialized management activities.
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possess these values and attitudes consistent with their management practices
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GENR.8001 Work-integrated Project 1
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Students will learn how to investigate a range of significant challenges in their chosen field, then research and develop a proposal to overcome one of those challenges. The proposal will then be presented to a professional group for feedback, evaluation and action.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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MGMT.8001 Management Practice: Critical Analysis and Review
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Students will develop their ability to critically evaluate management theory and practice, including developing the capability to investigate and analyse information to further inform management practice.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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MGMT.8005 Change Management
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Students will learn how to investigate, evaluate and apply change management theories that aid in making the employee and organisation ready for immediate or continuous change.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2, November |
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MGMT.9001 Advanced Applied Research Proposal
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Students will identify an area to research, formulate research questions and hypotheses, conduct a literature review, select a methodological approach and create both research approval and ethics approval application documents for an extended field, dissertation or thesis project. The proposal will be both documented and formally defended.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2, November |
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MGMT.9002 Advanced Applied Research Project
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Students will independently undertake an original research project or creative scholarly work specific to their chosen field under supervision. They will plan and negotiate, taking into consideration biculturalism and quadruple bottom line theory. The student will formally present their research findings.
Credits 45 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Core courses
Select 30 credits from the following list:
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COMM.8001 Communication for Managers
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Students will analyse their personal communication style and investigate congruence to effective management practices. Students will critically examine a range of professional communication practices required to address an array of management situations. Students will analyse and assimilate communication characteristics associated with the effective manager, and consider cultural competence and biculturalism...
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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MGMT.8002 Quality Management Systems: Macro To Micro
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Students will analyse in-depth organisational quality management systems at both the macro and micro levels. A range of systems and approaches will be examined with a view to students being able to analyse, implement and improve such systems in organisations.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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MGMT.8004 Finance for Managers
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Students will evaluate a range of financial methods and approaches to utilising financial assets, reflecting on their significance in management roles. Financial asset value determination and utility, capital structures, and the role of cash flow and leverage in business will also be analysed.NOTE: This course is compulsory where the student...
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2, November |
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MGMT.8006 Human and Resource Management
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Analyse human resource management theories, models, systems and relevant employer-related legislation key to human resources management. Human resources practices will be considered in line with strategic human resources management – alignment with goals of departments and organisation to ensure long term competitive advantage.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1, Semester 2, November |
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Specialist endorsement courses
Select 30 credits from the following list, excluding any course that has already been selected as a core course:
No endorsement: choose a total of 45 credits from the endorsement or the options lists;
Business endorsement: COMM.8001, MGMT.8002, MGMT.8003, MGMT.8004;
Information Technology endorsement: COMP.8001, COMP.8002;
Health endorsement: HLTH.8001, HLTH.8002;
Hospitality endorsement: HOSP.8001, HOSP.8002;
Business endorsement: COMM.8001, MGMT.8002, MGMT.8003, MGMT.8004;
Information Technology endorsement: COMP.8001, COMP.8002;
Health endorsement: HLTH.8001, HLTH.8002;
Hospitality endorsement: HOSP.8001, HOSP.8002;
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COMP.8002 Information Technology and Business Intelligence
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Students will explore the fundamentals of business intelligence techniques and provide understanding of major issues and applications in business intelligence (BI) and data mining (DM) for optimisation of business performance. Students will relate key issues, tasks and roles in an information technology (IT) environment to business outcomes. Using a problem-solving...
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 2 |
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COMP.8201 Impact of Information Technology in Organisations
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Students will critically analyse the role and application of information technology in organisations, and evaluate strategies, policies and procedures for managing the use of information technology. Students will also examine and appraise the impact of recent IT advancements and recommend future improvements for an organisation.
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1 |
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HLTH.8001 Leadership In Health Care
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Students will investigate leadership in the health care sector from theoretical, historical and functional perspectives with a view to enhancing their understanding of the impact of leadership ability. Students will identify and synthesize personal leadership understandings and skills. The utility of research to support leadership in the health care sector...
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HLTH.8002 Governance and Management in Health Care
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Students will investigate the concepts of governance and management alongside the impact these roles have on health care and health outcomes within the health care sector. Also investigated are Māori and Treaty of Waitangi perspectives and approaches to governance within the context of health. Students will focus on optimising the...
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HOSP.8001 Cultural Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry
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Students will investigate the theory of cultural intelligence (CQ) and its application to hospitality organisations as a critical aspect of achieving business success in a global environment. Students will discuss the major elements of CQ and their implications, assess CQ practices and the influence of culture on consumer perceptions of...
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 1 |
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HOSP.8002 Service Sector Marketing
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Students will gain applied knowledge and skills in service sector marketing. Specifically, they will explore marketable values, target market characteristics and the value proposition, expanded marketing mix, and marketing communication strategy. Students will gain insight into current and innovative marketing practices and opportunities to develop professional marketing plans and budgets,...
Credits 15 Intakes Semester 2 |
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Eligibility
Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are in accordance with the academic regulations and the following criteria:
- All applicants will be required to submit a 400-word statement about their professional goals and rationale for seeking entry into this programme. Applicants may be interviewed in person or via Skype to evaluate their suitability to enter the programme.
- All applicants must possess:
- an undergraduate degree or equivalent with a B average or above, and demonstration of at least one year's equivalent practical or professional experience at a managerial level with at least two written references; or
- a bachelor's honours degree with a B average or above; or
- a postgraduate diploma or equivalent.
Exams Required
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| IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) | 6.5 | With no individual band less than 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper based | 590 | With an essay score of 5.5 TWE |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT) | 79 | With a writing score of 21 |
| CAE - Cambridge Advanced English | 176 | No less than 169 in each skill |
| NZCEL | Level 5 | with the academic endorsement |
| PTE Academic | 58 | Null |
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