These programmes have been developed around the industries and professional areas in which Lincoln University has extensive relationships, teaching and experience. It is available to students who have existing industry knowledge and an undergraduate degree or other appropriate academic background and relevant experience. This would normally be at least two years in a decision-making role but each application will be subject to individual approval. Students, in consultation with a staff member or course adviser, choose a personal study programme which includes individual subjects from a pool of generic management and professional development papers, as well as a group of industry specific papers and a dissertation or research project. This programme will usually be designed to cover a three or four year period.
Specific requirements apply to the property studies specialisation.
Subject to enrolment numbers, the programmes will be delivered in the major centres in New Zealand and there is no requirement in most options for students to travel for enrolment, instruction or assessment. Overseas Applications New Zealand government immigration regulations only permit the issue of student visas to those undertaking full-time study in New Zealand. The Professional Masters Programme is a part-time programme in which students pursue their studies in conjunction with their ongoing careers. Entrance to the Professional Masters Programme, therefore, is only available to New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents or to Australian citizens. The Professional Masterate programme at Lincoln University is specifically designed to provide students with additional skills in both management and professional practice, as well as increased knowledge of industry needs and technology.