Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Master of Management requires that the candidate will:
(a) meet the University admission requirements as specified; and will have
(b) been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, having achieved a grade average of at least a B- in the highest level courses; or
(c) been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business with a B- grade average, or equivalent.
2. Admission to the Master of Management Journalism subject requires that the candidate will have:
(a) met the requirements specified in Regulation 1; and
(b) achieved an academic IELTS of at least 7.0 in all bands, or an equivalent TOEFL score, or other evidence that is acceptable to Academic Board or its delegate, if English is not the applicant’s first language.
Qualification requirements
3. Candidates for the Master of Management shall follow a parts-based programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 180 credits comprising:
(a) Part One and Part Two as defined by the Schedule to the Degree;
(b) at least 60 credits at 800 level;
and including:
(c) except as provided under Regulations 4, 5 and 7, the core course(s) as listed in Schedule A, including 295700 if completing the Journalism subject;
(d) completion of a subject as specified in Schedule B;
(e) attending field trips, contact workshops, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.
4. Notwithstanding Regulation 3, candidates admitted under Regulation 1 (c) may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification, in a single subject. Such credit may be awarded in in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations. For such candidates who are awarded credit the degree will be awarded without a subject.
5. Notwithstanding Regulation 3 (c), candidates who have completed at least 60 credits of postgraduate study with a minimum Grade Average of C+ will be exempt from the requirement to complete the core courses in Schedule A. Such candidates must complete approved altermative courses totalling 30 credits comprising an additional subject course(s) for their subject or an alternative course from Schedule B, or equivalent.
Specialisations
6. Candidates for the Degree of Master of Management may complete a subject by passing at least 150 credits in a subject including:
(a) a Professional Practice course of 60 credits;
(b) any compulsory courses identified in the Schedule to the Degree, or an approved alternative 700-level course.
The requirements for each subject are set out in the Schedule for the Qualification.
7. Notwithstanding Regulations 3(c) and 6, the course of study for candidates completing the Accountancy or Enterprise Development subject will consist of 180 credits in a subject including:
(a) a Professional Practice course of 60 credits;
(b) any compulsory courses identified in the Schedule for the subject.
The requirements for each subject are set out in the Schedule for the Qualification.
8. Subjects available in the Master of Management are: Agribusiness Communication, Financial Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Organisational Technology Management, Sustainability.
Student progression
9. Candidates must complete the qualification core courses and any compulsory courses for the relevant subject prior to enrolling in the Part One subject courses.
10. For progression from Part One to Part Two, candidates must have achieved a Grade Average of B- over the Part One courses.
11. In cases of sufficient merit, the Degree of Master of Management may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.
Completion requirements
12. The timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates will apply.
13. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for progression from Part One to Part Two, or who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management or the Postgraduate Certificate in Business should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
14. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Master of Management
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Schedule A: Core courses (Choose 30 credits from)
Course code: 115758 Interpersonal Communication at Work credits 15
An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication.
View full course detailsCourse code: 115759 Current Issues in Business credits 15
Comprehensive examination of contemporary business issues providing a contextual platform for further study of business specialisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 295700 Examining Business Dilemmas credits 30
This course delivers a comprehensive examination of business dilemmas. It connects theory around globalisation, governance, strategy, and performance to practice, in order to conduct rigorous applied investigations and solve problems.
View full course detailsSchedule B: Subjects
Agribusiness (150 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Part One
Compulsory Courses
Course code: 178740 Global Food Markets and Trade credits 15
An economic analysis of the global food markets with emphasis on international trade, agri-food policies, and on the industrial organisation of the contemporary food sector.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178742 Environmental Economic Issues credits 15
Economic analysis of policy management issues in the use of natural resources, climate change, and the environment.
View full course detailsSubject Courses
Course code: 112702 International Agri-Food Marketing Strategies credits 15
An advanced study of international agri-food business and marketing. Emphasis is placed on international consumers and agri-food exports, including external environment, terms of trade, transportation, packaging, documentation, methods of payment, risk management, intercultural communication and negotiation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 112743 Cooperative Governance and Management credits 15
An advanced study of the theory and practices of cooperatives and mutuals. Emphasis is placed on the governance and management of cooperatives and their subsequent performance in meeting the demands placed on them through shareholder/supplier or shareholder/buyer complexities. The competitiveness of cooperatives in a global environment is explored through appropriate case studies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 119731 Topics in Agricultural Extension and Consultancy credits 15
This course focuses on extension and consultancy theory and its application in commercial farming and horticulture. The design, implementation and evaluation of extension and consultancy programmes; managing an agricultural consultancy business; codes of practice (ethics); current and emerging extension and consultancy issues. Case studies of local agricultural consultancies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125700 Managerial Finance credits 30
A study of the theory of finance with an emphasis on managerial decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152702 Advanced Strategic Management credits 30
An advanced study of the systems and techniques of strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152707 Leading and Changing Organisations credits 30
A study of the practices, methods and frameworks for leading and changing organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152725 Building Export and Import Businesses credits 30
Focuses on the first stage of international expansion by providing an introduction to the knowledge and skills required for managing import and export businesses and conducting international trade.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156700 Essentials of Marketing credits 30
An introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. This course assumes no previous background in marketing.
View full course detailsCourse code: 188751 Advanced Zero Waste for Sustainability credits 30
An in-depth exploration of the life cycle and environmental issues of solid material resources upon which all economic production depends. Zero Waste is examined as a resource management paradigm shift in philosophy, policy, technology and practices focused on sustainable development.
View full course detailsCourse code: 235702 Māori Resource and Environmental Management - Whenua credits 15
This course offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to learn and apply Māori concepts, values and science processes to the management of whenua or land and whenua sustainability. These values will be discussed in context with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and present day legislation. Case studies will be undertaken to develop skills in the management of Māori whenua or land resources.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsCommunication (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 219702 Management Communication credits 30
This course examines the management of internal communication processes within organisations.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 219703 Perspectives in Business Communication credits 30
An exploration of the theory and practice of workplace communication in diverse organisational settings. Theory is linked to practice through the analysis of contemporary case studies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219704 International and Intercultural Communication credits 30
This course uses communication theory and research to explore ways of developing cross-cultural effectiveness, with an emphasis on communication in organisational settings.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 219888 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake professional practice within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Professional Practice may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations and case studies.
View full course detailsFinancial Economics (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 178703 The Theory and Practice of Economics credits 30
This course is a survey of developments in macroeconomic and microeconomic theory with extension into contemporary issues and practice.
View full course detailsFinance subject courses
Course code: 125700 Managerial Finance credits 30
A study of the theory of finance with an emphasis on managerial decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125732 Advanced Corporate Finance credits 30
Advanced Corporate Finance is a course with a quantitative base. It builds a theoretical foundation from which students can consider finance issues. Consideration of corporate financial management, capital markets and long-term financial strategy is undertaken with the objective of making corporate decisions more efficiently.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125740 Advanced Investment Analysis credits 30
This course provides a comprehensive coverage of advanced theory and practice regarding investments and portfolio management.
View full course detailsEconomics subject courses
Course code: 178712 International Monetary Economics credits 30
This course is concerned with the monetary and macroeconomic relationships between countries. It deals with such issues as balance-of-payments problems and policies, the functioning of foreign exchange rate markets, the determination and causes of exchange-rate movements, the international monetary system, and derivative instruments including swaps, options and futures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178718 Health Economics credits 30
Subject areas to be covered include microeconomics for healthcare, the economics of politics and bureaus, demand for healthcare, the supply and organisation of healthcare, hospital behaviour, moral hazard, cost-benefit analysis in health, private versus public provision of healthcare and contemporary policy issues.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178719 Climate Change Economics and Policy credits 30
An analysis of the economics of climate change and evaluation of the mitigation options used by policy makers globally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178755 Economic Growth, International and Development Economics credits 30
A critical assessment of topics from economic growth, international economics and the nature and measurement of development. There is an emphasis on the empirical and policy implications of development strategies including the relationship between managing development, role of the State, international economy, globalisation, trade theory and policy, global crises, and macroeconomic policy.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 178896 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake professional practice within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Professional Practice may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations and case studies
View full course detailsHuman Resource Management (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 114702 Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations credits 30
This course introduces the area of Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations. Specifically, the focus of the course is on the principles and practices associated with organisational behaviour, employment relations, human resources management and development.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 114709 Managing the Employment Relationship credits 30
A general understanding of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management with an emphasis on contemporary theory and practice. This course provides the opportunity for critical reflection and analysis of theories and practices relating to managing the employment relationship in any organisation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114722 Advanced Organisational Behaviour credits 30
This course is an examination of applied psychology and sociology in the context of organisations. The content is based on a foundation of theory which students are expected to critically analyse. The course is designed so that students apply the theory to modern organisational situations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114735 Competitive Advantage and HRM Strategy credits 30
An examination of how strategic human resource management theory and practice contributes to competitive advantage in business enterprises. Particular reference is made to the environmental factors that influence talent management in New Zealand and globally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114761 International Human Resource Management credits 30
An examination of the management of employees from an international perspective, including comparative HRM, the practice of HRM in multinational firm, and developments in the emerging field of Strategic International Human Resource Management (SIHRM).
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsInternational Business (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 152725 Building Export and Import Businesses credits 30
Focuses on the first stage of international expansion by providing an introduction to the knowledge and skills required for managing import and export businesses and conducting international trade.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 152726 Growing Multinational Enterprises credits 30
Focuses on strategies and implementation challenges of foreign direct investment projects.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152727 Managing Multinational Enterprises credits 30
An examination of management challenges commonly faced by firms that have already expanded internationally, addressing four different levels of internal organisational analysis: the individual, the cross-cultural project team, organisational units such as subsidiaries, and the relationship between the multinational organisation and its host country societies.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsJournalism (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course selection
Course code: 115790 Special Topic credits 30
Course code: 219712 Advanced News Journalism credits 30
Students study the theory and practice of gathering and writing news journalism for publication, including generating news-story ideas, gathering the relevant information, writing these news stories, and publishing them in mainstream media outlets. Students critically reflect on their experience, making links to the relevant scholarly literature.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219713 Advanced Audio-Visual Journalism credits 30
Students study the theory and practice of journalism in various non-print media platforms, including radio, television and multi-media platforms.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219714 Journalism and Society credits 30
Students study and critically reflect on the role and function of journalism in society. This includes the principles of media law and ethics.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219715 Advanced Data and Investigative Journalism credits 30
In the era of big data, journalists need the tools of data and investigative journalism to mine, refine and present stories that matter to their audiences. Students in this course will learn the principles and methods of advanced data and investigative journalism and apply them in a data-investigative journalism project.
View full course detailsAny approved 15 or 30 credit course from the Master of Business Studies or Master of Analytics schedules.
Part Two
Course code: 219888 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake professional practice within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Professional Practice may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations and case studies.
View full course detailsManagement (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 152700 Organisation and Management credits 30
A study of the theories of management and their application within organisations.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 114722 Advanced Organisational Behaviour credits 30
This course is an examination of applied psychology and sociology in the context of organisations. The content is based on a foundation of theory which students are expected to critically analyse. The course is designed so that students apply the theory to modern organisational situations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152702 Advanced Strategic Management credits 30
An advanced study of the systems and techniques of strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152704 Business and Sustainability credits 30
An analysis of the relationships between the business community, the natural environment, and social and environmental sustainability. The course examines global debates on social and environmental issues, introduces theories of sustainability, and considers the implications of sustainability for business policy and management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152707 Leading and Changing Organisations credits 30
A study of the practices, methods and frameworks for leading and changing organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152742 Health Systems Management credits 30
The health care systems of New Zealand and selected nations are compared and critically analysed from a management perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152752 Project Management credits 30
A comprehensive study of the theory and methods employed in project management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157748 Advanced Management, Analytics, and Decision Making credits 30
A comprehensive study of the techniques and issues involved in using data to support organisational decision making.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsMarketing (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course selection
Course code: 156700 Essentials of Marketing credits 30
An introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. This course assumes no previous background in marketing.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156742 Advanced Consumer Behaviour credits 30
A study of the changing nature of consumer behaviour in a dynamic environment. Psychological, sociological and individual factors are investigated with reference to how they affect consumer behaviour. How the study of consumer behaviour is used by academics, practitioners and policymakers is explained.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 156756 Digital Marketing credits 30
A study of theories and practical applications of digital marketing tools.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156757 Marketing Strategy credits 30
A study of theories and practical applications of marketing strategy across different contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156758 Marketing for Social Change credits 30
A detailed study of the social marketing approach used to develop activities aimed at changing or maintaining people's behaviour for the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. The course examines questions about marketing and society; these issues include a consideration of how ‘socially desirable’ behaviours are marketed; how regulations affect marketing decision making; and how ethical issues can influence marketing decisions.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 156894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake professional practice within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Professional Practice may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations and case studies.
View full course detailsOrganisational Technology Management (150 credits)
No new enrolments
This qualification is not accepting new enrolments.
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 157748 Advanced Management, Analytics, and Decision Making credits 30
A comprehensive study of the techniques and issues involved in using data to support organisational decision making.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 152752 Project Management credits 30
A comprehensive study of the theory and methods employed in project management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157749 Technology Innovation Management credits 30
Initiate and develop innovative opportunities within the technology sector.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsSustainability (150 credits)
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 152704 Business and Sustainability credits 30
An analysis of the relationships between the business community, the natural environment, and social and environmental sustainability. The course examines global debates on social and environmental issues, introduces theories of sustainability, and considers the implications of sustainability for business policy and management.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 152728 Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility credits 30
An advanced critique of the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR), business ethics, stakeholder management, and their implications for the management of business organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152730 Advanced Contemporary Issues in Sustainability credits 30
Students will critique the business case for sustainability and develop holistic sustainability strategies to address contemporary economic, ethical, environmental, and social concerns for business, including those relating to sustainable supply chain management, sustainable operations management, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ethical trade.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178719 Climate Change Economics and Policy credits 30
An analysis of the economics of climate change and evaluation of the mitigation options used by policy makers globally.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 152894 Professional Practice credits 60
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
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