Postgraduate Management –
Build on your management knowledge and skills and gain a deeper insight into the latest management theories and research.
Gain advanced skills in management, research and analysis with postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll study current national and international developments in management practice, including organisation behaviour and strategic management.
You'll be studying with the School of Management—a leading management school in New Zealand with an international reputation for high-quality scholarship. Take advantage of the School's strong links with industry leaders in both the public and private sectors.
Learn from active researchers with a global reputation in areas that include problem framing, technology management, human resource management, operations management, work and identity, management fads and organisation theory.
Available qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
- Executive Master of Business Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Graduate Diploma in Commerce
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Global Business
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce
- Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
If you're already working in the field you can choose from a flexible range of professional programmes that you can study while you work.
International recognition
You'll be part of Wellington School of Business and Government which is among a small group of schools worldwide that hold the 'Triple Crown' of international business education accreditations. You can be confident your qualification will stand up against the best around the world.
Find out more about accreditations and what they mean for you.
Flexible pathways
Bachelor of Commerce graduates usually enrol in the 180-point Master of Commerce. You can, however, enrol in the Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and choose to transfer to the 180-point Master of Commerce in Trimester 2.
Students with a good relevant undergraduate degree can start their Honours or Master's study in March and finish their Honours in November or their Master's in April the following year.
If you're looking for a broad-based qualification aimed at working professionals, there are two management qualifications in the EMBA family—the Executive MBA and the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration. Choose the qualification with the entry requirements, time commitment and career benefits that suit you.
Research topics
Students thinking of doing a thesis can get ideas for topics by checking the research interests of school staff. Trimester 1 courses are also good opportunities to find topics and supervisors that suit you.
You'll work one-to-one with supervisors who are active researchers of national and international reputation.
Careers
A postgraduate qualification will open up your career opportunities across a variety of roles. You might find work with a management consultancy, financial services firm or in the public sector and local government. Or you might want to be part of a tech start-up or in a business incubator in the social development field.
Since leaving the University I have worked in several organisations across the public sector. I've been able to put the knowledge I gained into practice in interesting organisations, and keep learning.
Full storyAnnie De'Ath, Master of Commerce, Strategy and Support Manager
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Community
Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues from all over the world.
Enjoy the benefits of small, interactive classes and student-led seminars. You'll also have opportunities to attend events, workshops and social functions, and to share ideas and socialise in the School's dedicated postgraduate space.
The Postgraduate Students' Association can give you information on study at the University and provides a voice for you on campus.
Live and study in New Zealand's creative, compact and vibrant capital, where business and government meet. You'll study at Rutherford House—close to the Parliament Buildings, corporate headquarters, government offices, restaurants and shopping. And with an exciting array of sporting events, concerts, shows and nightlife, there'll be plenty to do when you want to take a break from your studies.
Scholarships
You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area and background.
Tutoring and research assistant jobs
Postgraduate students can apply to tutor undergraduate courses or work as research assistants. Contact Garry Tansley about tutoring and any member of staff about research assistant roles.