Studying on Master’s degree programs (Level 9) is the most reliable way of Immigration to New Zealand. These programs are available for those, who already have a professional education or work experience. 1 or 1,5 years of study in New Zealand which lead to work visas for 3 years and give significant points when applying for New Zealand residency in the future.
Bellow is the selection of the most advantageous programs for management sphere at ICL, Toi-Ohomai, Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) , Whitireia / Weltec and Southern Institute of Technology. You may briefly read about features and career prospects after completing one of them.
These are the most cost- and time-efficient options we could find for you. However, if you know something more beneficial in terms of price, time and post-study benefits, kindly let us know. We won’t just offer you the same, we’ll gratefully improve the offer for you!
| Institution | ICL Graduate Business School |
| Category | Private Category 1 Institute |
| Programme | Master of Management Level 9 by Thesis |
| Cities | Auckland (flexible) |
| Duration | 12 months in New Zealand |
| Tuition Fee | NZ$ 27,200 (including all university fees) |
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Key Features: No lectures, only thesis writing. Students are allowed to work without restrictions during their studies and are not required to live in the city where the university is located. |
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| Institution | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology |
| Category | Public Institute |
| Programme | Master of Management Level 9 by Thesis |
| Cities | Rotorua (flexible) |
| Duration | 12 months in New Zealand |
| Tuition Fee | NZ$ 28,600 (including all university fees) |
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Key Features: A public university programme with a higher academic level. No lectures, only thesis writing. Students are allowed to work without restrictions during their studies and are not required to live in the city where the university is located. |
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| Institution | ICL Graduate Business School |
| Category | Private Category 1 Institute |
| Programme | Master of Management Level 9 |
| Cities | Auckland |
| Duration | 12 months in New Zealand |
| Tuition Fee | NZ$ 30,200 (including all university fees) |
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Key Features: The programme concludes with a 60-credit applied research project, which can serve as a foundation for pursuing a PhD or as a valuable addition to a CVC. |
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| Institution | Auckland Institute of Studies |
| Category | Private Category 1 Institute |
| Programme | Master of Business Administration Level 9 |
| Cities | Auckland |
| Duration | 6 months online at AIS + 12 months in New Zealand |
| Tuition Fee |
First 6 months online at AIS – NZ$ 8,400 (including all university fees) Following 12 months in New Zealand – NZ$ 23,626 (including all university fees) Total: NZ$ 32,026 |
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Key Features: If studying fully in New Zealand without the online option, AIS offers an additional pathway: NZCEL Level 5 English course leading to admission without IELTS – NZ$ 6,550 (NZ$ 4,000 of this amount is credited towards the MBA tuition). Total for English + MBA: NZ$ 37,539. |
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| Institution | AcademyEX |
| Category | Private Category 1 Institute |
| Programme | Master of Change and Organisational Resilience |
| Cities | Auckland |
| Duration | 14–18 months |
| Tuition Fee | From NZ$ 33,660 (the fee depends on the registration date, available discounts, and scholarships) |
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Key Features: A research-based programme where students not only write academic work but also develop their own projects — applications, digital solutions, or practical products for their industry. |
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| Institution | Southern Institute of Technology |
| Category | Public Institute |
| Programme | Master of Applied Management Level 9 |
| Cities | Invercargill, Auckland, Christchurch |
| Duration | 18 months full-time;
up to 5 years part-time |
| Tuition Fee | NZ$ 33,700 (including all university fees) |
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Key Features: The Master of Applied Management programme is offered across three campuses: Invercargill, Auckland, and Christchurch (tuition fees and duration may vary by campus). |
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| Institution | Whitireia and Weltec + СПБПУ |
| Category | Public Institute |
| Programme | Master of Management Level 9 |
| Cities | Wellington |
| Duration | 6 months online at SPbPU + 12 months in New Zealand |
| Tuition Fee |
First 6 months online at SPbPU – 500,000 RUB per semester ≈ NZ$10,200 (including all university fees) Following 12 months in New Zealand – NZ$ 25,600 (including all university fees) Total: NZ$ 35,800 |
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Key Features: A public university programme with a higher academic level. Students can start the first 6 months online without providing an English language certificate. |
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