Overview

The Business Management programme from University of Canterbury is open to anyone with an undergraduate qualification in any discipline with core business topics that will position you to work in commercial roles within the private and public sector.

UC Business School’s Master of Business Management is applicable to a broad range of industries including human resources, management, strategy, innovation and general business.

Through a mix of coursework, collaborative projects, and a final project or consultancy experience, you’ll build practical management capabilities while developing your confidence to lead and make informed business decisions in real-world settings.

Careers

UC MBM graduates will be equipped for employment in a range of roles in both the public and private sectors.

Knowledge and skills gained through the MBM, combined with that of your undergraduate degree, may enable you to gain work in business consultancy, HR, business strategy, business operations and logistics, or management.

MBM graduates also have the ability to start and manage their own business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Managers

Business Economics

Managerial Finance

Leadership

Managing People and Performance

Evidence Based Management

Business Strategy.

Innovation

Marketing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 30 other Masters in Business Administration in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

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120

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the MBM you will need to have completed either:

any bachelor’s degree with at least a B- grade average in your final-year courses; or

a Postgraduate Certificate in Business; or

another degree assessed to be of an equivalent standard.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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