NZQCF Level 7 Pre-Masters Programme: A pre-masters programme designed for international students at NZQCF level 7, equivalent to a Graduate Diploma.
Direct Path to Postgraduate Degrees: Successful completion provides direct entry to a range of postgraduate degree programmes.
Accessible for Qualified Students: Open to students with at least two years of tertiary study and a qualification equivalent to NZQCF level 6, broadening your educational and career opportunities.
Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects and earning potential by obtaining a postgraduate degree.
Academic and Language Support: Receive specialised training from experienced instructors to meet the University’s entry requirements.
Work Visa Eligibility: After completing your postgraduate degree, you can apply for a three-year post-study open work visa, further enriching your career options.
Entry requirements | Duration | Start dates | Points | Award | Location |
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Academic: The equivalent of at least 2 years' full time successful tertiary study and a qualification equivalent to NZQCF Level 6. English language: An overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) or equivalent. Check entry requirements page for more information. | 8 months | February (starting 2025), July, November | 120 | Diploma Level 7 (NZQCF) | Hamilton |
Master of Information Technology: Progression to the 240-point Master of Information Technology requires a minimum GPA of 4.5.
Master of Legal Studies: Progression to the Master of Legal Studies requires a B grade average or higher.
Master of Nursing Practice: Progression to the Master of Nursing Practice requires a B grade average or higher. Additional pre-requisites for admission apply.
Master of Technology Innovation in Business: Progression to the Master of Technology Innovation in Business requires a B average across 300-level papers.
Master of Environment and Society: Progression to the Master of Environment and Society requires a B grade average or higher.
Master of Security and Crime Science: Progression to the Master of Security and Crime Science requires a B+ grade average or higher.
To gain admission to the rest of the progression degrees in Business, students need to complete the DipPP, which requires a pass in each of the seven papers (a result of 50%/C- or more is required to pass a paper).