About the programme
The Master of Management (Project Management) is an NZQF Level 9 degree at ICL Graduate Business School that combines general management with advanced training in project and programme management. It is worth 180 credits and takes 12 months.
The programme builds on undergraduate study in business, management or a related field. Core management and leadership principles are paired with specialist skills in project planning, execution, governance and evaluation. Students critically review current management theory, carry out applied research and learn to take a strategic, analytical approach in constantly changing conditions.
Graduates should be able to plan, steer and review large projects and programmes with advanced methodologies, governance frameworks and risk management principles. The programme walks through the whole project lifecycle: allocating resources, reducing risk, managing teams and stakeholders, and delivering results that match organisational goals. It favours culturally responsive approaches that work in different countries.
The curriculum consists of eight 15-credit papers, including project portfolio management and sustainable project leadership, plus a 60-credit applied project. Study runs over three 16-week trimesters. Graduates can work in construction, IT, consulting, healthcare, government and infrastructure. Students must bring their own laptop or tablet.
Graduates should also be able to analyse and present project data and performance metrics to support decisions.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree or graduate diploma in a business-related subject from a recognised institution, with full transcripts
- Or evidence of relevant knowledge and skills gained through work or professional experience in business or a related area
- Or a bachelor's degree in another discipline combined with relevant professional experience
- International students: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, achieved in one sitting within the past two years, or an equivalent NZQA-recognised test
What you study
- 8230 Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change
- 8281 Business Professionalism
- 8260 Business Transformation
- 8542 Research Methods
- 9230 Contemporary Leadership and Management
- 9203 Project Management
- 9204 Project Portfolio Management
- 9205 Sustainable Project Leadership and Strategy
- 9537 Applied Project (60 credits)
Careers after graduation
- Project manager or programme manager
- Project coordinator or project analyst
- PMO (project management office) manager
- Agile project manager or Scrum Master
- Operations manager or change manager
- Risk manager or business analyst
- Project consultant
- Senior leadership and project governance roles
Post-study work visa
Up to 3 years
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 09/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the ICL Graduate Business School website