About the course

The demand for management roles is expected to grow quickly over the next ten years.

　　There is also an increasing demand for people within these roles to hold higher level qualifications. So, a postgraduate qualification will give you a competitive advantage.

　　This programme will improve your management ability with course options such as Project Management, Analytics for Managers and Financial Decision Making. You begin with two compulsory courses - Capabilities for Managers, and Research and Enquiry - and then choose another two electives.

　　The flexibility of this qualification allows you to match your learning with particular employment opportunities you may have identified. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: NZ$12,359

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Auckland
April, 2024	Dunedin
April, 2024	Auckland
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Auckland
October, 2024	Dunedin
October, 2024	Auckland
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Auckland
April, 2025	Dunedin
April, 2025	Auckland
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Auckland
October, 2025	Dunedin
October, 2025	Auckland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Otago Polytechnic

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline, OR

　　A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above.

　　Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years).

　　TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Otago Polytechnic. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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