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Business Management

University of Canterbury
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 14 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Christchurch, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Management at University of Canterbury is a Master programme in Business & Management over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Business Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 14 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of frameworks and industry practice within the fields of business and management.
  2. Plans and carries out independent research that demonstrates critical awareness of issues and challenges in the fields of business and management.
  3. Synthesises academic and professional information and effectively communicates findings to a range of audiences in a range of ways.
  4. Has increased career options and commercial insight, given the skills and expertise gained across multiple core business functions.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
  • If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Canterbury directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Canterbury

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University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 14 months