Change direction with a Master’s degree

Commonly referred to as ‘conversion Master’s’, these qualifications are designed to help people with an undergraduate degree transition into a new field.

Many of our postgraduate qualifications give you hands-on experience that you can take from the classroom to the workplace, which is especially important when you don’t yet have formal job experience in your new field.

You’ll also make connections through your lecturers, projects, and partnerships that could lead to job opportunities down the track.

Conversion Master’s we offer

We offer several Master’s degrees across various disciplines that don’t require previous undergraduate study in that area, including:

• Master of Professional Business Analysis—Designed for graduates outside the ICT (information and communication technology) sector aiming to become business analysts.
• Master of Information Studies—For those interested in library, records management, archives, or data management careers.
• Master of Global Business—Offers a global perspective on modern business theory, practice, and strategy.
• Master of Public Policy—Expands expertise in public policy and enhances the ability to analyse and influence policy decisions.
• Master of User Experience Design—Focuses on how people interact with and experience products and services.
• Master of Professional Accounting—For those who want to learn how to manage complex accounting and business issues and gain the confidence to provide specialist expertise.
• Master of Public Management—Enhance your performance as a manager with advanced knowledge of the theory and strategies behind best practice in public management.
• Master of Teaching and Learning—Create positive, inclusive learning environments and become a confident and effective educator.
• Master of Software Development—Develop the knowledge and experience to develop web, mobile, or software applications.
• Master of Nursing Practice—Pathway for graduates of any Bachelor’s degree to pursue a career as a registered nurse in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Master of Communication—Enables you to deconstruct the way that communication is used by others, and creatively apply these theories and approaches in your own work.

These programmes are structured to give you the knowledge and skills for a successful transition into a new field.

Programme structure and duration

Delivery mode

These types of programmes are typically delivered to focus on practical skills and hands-on experience to help you more easily pivot your career in a new direction. This looks like engaging in lectures, assignments, and practical projects to build subject-specific knowledge.

Duration

Most programmes can be completed in 1 to 1.5 years of full-time study, depending on the specific requirements of the degree. This means that in less than two years you can pivot from your current path to something completely new.

Some programmes may also offer part-time study options, allowing you to study at a slower pace or make study more manageable so you can easily fit it around your lifestyle.

Entry requirements

Admission to these Master’s programmes usually requires:

• a Bachelor’s degree—a completed undergraduate degree in any discipline
• English Language Proficiency—demonstrated proficiency in English, meeting the University's requirements.

Specific entry requirements can vary by programme, visit the individual programme pages linked above for detailed information.

If you think you don’t quite meet the entry requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway so that we can assess your eligibility and provide advice and suggestions.