International Trade Relations & Master of Management

International Trade Relations and Master of Management is a joint master’s program developed by the PSE consortium, created in collaboration between Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) in Russia and WelTec New Zealand. It is an international program combining the academic and practical strengths of Russian and New Zealand universities.

This master’s program was specifically designed to:

Ease the adaptation process for students;
Reduce the financial burden, considering current global realities;
Provide students with recognized academic credentials from two countries, while allowing them to save significantly on tuition and living costs.

Advantages of the program

- The total cost of relocation is over 40% lower compared to enrolling in a master’s program directly in New Zealand. And as you may know, pursuing a master’s degree is one of the most reliable and transparent immigration pathways.
- Unlike most international programs, official IELTS or equivalent is not mandatory required at the beginning — only at the stage of receiving the offer and applying for the visa.
- Smooth integration into academic process.
- The program allows for staged financial investment in your education. You don’t need to pay for the whole tuition at once. First pay for the SPbPU online semester, and only after completing it and when applying for a student visa, proceed with payment for WelTec tuition.
- You can prepare for relocation while studying, minimizing the stress of a sudden life change.
- It offers an additional bonus when explaining your case to an immigration officer. Not only will you have an offer of place from the university, but also official confirmation that you are enrolled in a special joint program, and they are expecting you.
- You will build a network of fellow students, making the move much easier — we have a private community of all current and former students of joint programs.
- The first semester is fully online, and all lectures are recorded — so you can review them anytime. Most importantly, you don’t need to put your life on hold — you can keep working and living as usual while progressing step by step.
- From the beginning, the program includes group projects as well as individual assignments, so you won’t be alone — support and collaboration will be there.
- You can bring your partner (including a de facto partner) on an open work visa, and your children can attend free preschool school in New Zealand (children are linked to the partner’s work visa).
- You have the right to work up to 20 hours per week during your studies and unlimited hours during official breaks in New Zealand.
- After graduation, you can apply for a 3-year open post-study work visa.
- You receive maximum immigration points for your master’s degree when applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category, with potential additional points for New Zealand work experience in your field.

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General information

Start dates

- At SPbPU (Russia): September 22, 2025 and March 2, 2026
- At WelTec (New Zealand): Twice a year — in February and July, depending on the completion of your SPbPU semester.

After completing the upcoming intake, you will have time to prepare for the on-campus portion of the program in New Zealand, starting in either July 2026 or February 2027.

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum average score of 50%
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or an equivalent English language test

You can apply and start online semester without taking an entrance exam, but please note that:

The program is entirely in English
An official IELTS certificate is required to receive an offer from WelTec and to apply for a student visa
To progress to WelTec, students must successfully complete the SPbPU online semester and receive the Postgraduate Certificate from SPbPU.

Tuition Fees

SPbPU (Russia) — RUB 219,000 (~ 4,500 NZ$) per semester (check the current rate). Payment is processed through Kiwi Education, the general university partner and program coordinator.
WelTec (New Zealand) — NZ$ 28,776 (check the current rate)
Total program cost: approximately NZ$ 33,000
(In comparison, the cost of completing the entire program solely in New Zealand is NZ$ 40,776)

Please note: Tuition fees in New Zealand are subject to annual changes due to inflation.

Structure of the program

Semester 1 – SPbPU (Russia)

Credits: 60
Diploma awarded: Postgraduate Program in International Trade Relations
Language of instruction: English
Mode of study: Online

Schedule:

- 4 days per week
- 2 academic sessions per day (90 minutes each)
- Session 1: 16:00–17:30 (Moscow time)
- Break: 17:30–18:00
- Session 2: 18:00–19:30

All lectures are recorded and available in the student’s personal account, which will be created by the university. You will also receive access to all required study materials online.

Program Focus

The program prepares highly qualified professionals for organizational, analytical, and research activities in international trade and business development. Special emphasis is placed on foreign trade, logistics, and international marketing.

Key Courses

Trade Departments of Diplomatic Missions
International Trade Organizations
Transnational Trading Corporations

Year 2 – WelTec (New Zealand)

Credits: 120
Diploma awarded: Master of Management
Mode of study: On-campus in New Zealand

Program Aim

The program trains skilled specialists for the international trade sector, providing the expertise needed to address current global challenges and support the sustainable growth of international trade relations.

Study Path Options

Upon receiving your WelTec offer, you can choose your academic pathway. This allows students (including those from non-business backgrounds) to specialize and shift their careers into IT, Marketing, or Management.