MANAGEMENT COURSES
The Masters in Management (Research) course is a post-graduate master’s degree awarded to students who normally complete a two-to three-year program at Postgraduate level at an accredited academic institution.
The University’s Postgraduate (Management) Program was endorsed by the University Council in its 14th Meeting held in July 1999 as a standalone program and commenced enrolling students in November 2000. Due to the academic level of the program at Postgraduate level (Masters & Postgraduate Diploma), all visiting Professors are qualified at Doctorate and Professorial levels.
The program is PNGUNRE owned with eminent academic professionals from overseas universities and institutions in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and India conducting all lectures as well as provide Thesis Supervision and external marking as External Examiners. The Professors take one or two weeks off from their University commitments to travel to Kokopo to deliver lectures. They take students through a process of course work, research and examination for each module that is offered which forms part of the students’ assessments. When Lecturers are not able to deliver lectures in-person they do so via online where students remain in their locations and attend scheduled online zoom classes.
The program has also contributed to lifting and giving a positive image of the University to the wider community in-country and externally and has also provided an avenue for UNRE Fisheries and Agriculture graduates already in employment, and those who have graduated from other Universities under other academic disciplines to return and upgrade their qualifications to Masters level in the area of leadership and management, so that they are well equipped to take on Management positions in the respective organizations they are serving in. The Postgraduate Program has been one of the success stories of the University.
The program also targets professional staff from industry who need to improve their work performance and qualifications and those preparing to exit formal employment to start up their own businesses.
Faced with the paradox of today’s globalized and interconnected world – how to balance two opposing forces – what you do and need for change and renewal. The Masters in Management (MMgt) course prepares you to embrace the interplay of these two forces as you strive for renewal and stability in your professional and work life.
PNGUNRE offers a range of Postgraduate courses that can be credited towards one of the following PNGUNRE qualifications;
- Professional Development (short course format – per module basis)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (4 core modules)
- Masters in Management (Research) – (6 core modules and 2 electives, )
2.1 Professional Development (short course format – per module basis/8 different modules to choose from)
- MMS111 Quality & Performance Excellence
- MMS112 Financial Management
- MMS121 Leadership & Management
- MMS122 Project Management
- MMS113 Asset Management
- MMS114 Operations Management
- MMS124 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Change & Development
- MMS125 Human Resource Management
2.2 Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (4 core modules required)
- MMS111 Quality & Performance Excellence
- MMS112 Financial Management
- MMS121 Leadership & Management
- MMS122 Project Management
2.3 Masters in Management (MMgt) (Research) – (8 modules required – 6 core modules & 2 electives)
6 Core Modules
- MMS111 Quality & Performance Excellence
- MMS112 Financial Management
- MMS121 Leadership & Management
- MMS122 Project Management
- MMS126 Research Methods
- MMS100 Research Thesis
2 Electives from the 4 below
- MMS113 Asset Management
- MMS114 Operations Management
- MMS124 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Change & Development
- MMS125 Human Resource Management
Masters in Management (MMgt) (Research) students are expected to perform at a much higher standard if they opt to continue to PhD studies or are into research work.
The Masters in Management (MMgt) course is a 24-36 months part-time program. The format chosen is very user-friendly and the course is taught in flexible delivery mode. This model is ideal for participants employed full-time. The learning process is described below:
Participants receive their learning materials (including study guide) 2 – 4 weeks before lecture begins. This process enables them to have prior knowledge of the chosen topic. It also encourages them to start thinking on how it can be related to their real-life work situation.
Participants attend classes either online via zoom or in-person (face-to-face classes) in Kokopo for 1-2 weeks (8am – 5pm daily) intensive, but interactive and participative learning. At the beginning of the week, participants are introduced to relevant theories, concepts and contemporary practices relating to the module materials. As the week progresses, they apply this to their own work situations. And by the end, they develop an action plan to implement a learning project in their workplace or local community. They undertake this for a specified period, where they present their results and document their learning in a word assignment, which when submitted, forms part of formal assessment.
In order to gain credit, participants are required to sit for a formal examination or complete three assessments tasks for each of the modules.
The assessments are articulated, so that the credit from one program flows into the next in a step-wise manner. For a student not wishing to study towards a UNRE qualification, he/she can enroll into a non-award program (Professional Development – short-course type) without a need to sit for formal examination.
A student not completing assessments for a module they attended can be issued a Certificate of Professional Development for that particular module or can repeat the module with full fees.
Interested applicants may enroll anytime whenever a module is being offered. First Time applicants need to complete the UNRE ‘Application for Postgraduate Studies’ form. The program of study for Masters, Post-Graduate Diploma or Professional Development (Short Course) is shown below. Its requirements including entry levels are also stated.
- Masters in Management (MMgt) – (Research)
Entry Level: A bachelor degree in a given academic discipline with 3 years professional experience. - Post-Graduate Diploma in Management:
Entry Level: A bachelor degree in a given academic discipline with 3 years professional experience.
A Postgraduate Diploma graduate can exit the program at this level or opt to continue into the Masters in Management (Research) by taking up two additional electives, Research Methods and the Research Thesis to quality. - Professional Development (Short Courses)
– Enroll in each module
– Participate in face to face in-class learning environment or online (zoom sessions).
– Complete assessment tasks
– Issued a Certificate in Professional Development for module attended. - Professional staff from industry are encouraged to take up these professional development courses to upgrade their skills and knowledge in their specific areas of management/expertise.
The tuition fee is K2,500 per module. The participant pays as he/she enrols and attends each module. Accommodation and meals whilst attending one or two weeks residential classes in Kokopo or elsewhere are additional. Participants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements in Hotels and Guest Houses near to where classes will be conducted.
For the 2025 Academic Year, most of the modules will be offered via external and online/self study mode of delivery. This option also saves board & lodging and travel costs so students only pay for the modules taken and don’t need to travel out of their locations to attend classes. For this year, three modules will be offered as in-person face-to-face classes in Kokopo from June 16 to July 04, 2025.
The following courses/modules will be offered in 2025 academic year.
The M.Mgt Studies course is a 24-36 months (2-3 years) part-time program. The format is user-friendly and the courses are
taught in flexible delivery mode. This model is ideal for participants employed full-time.
1. Masters in Management (Research)
Attempt 6 core modules and 2 electives under the Masters in Management (Research) course.
Entry Level: A bachelor degree in a given academic discipline with 3 years work experience.
2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management:
Attempt four core modules from the program. The modules, MMS126 Research Methods and MMS100 Research
thesis/Project are not available for this course.
Entry Level: A degree or its equivalent in a given academic discipline with years work experience.
3. Professional Development/Short Course format
For those not wishing to study towards a UNRE qualification but would like to attain a Professional Development (Short
Course) Certificate in a particular module, you can enroll into a non-award program (short course type) without a need to sit
for formal examination. Attend face-to-face classes or online zoom sessions/self study for a module you are interested in,
complete all assessment tasks and be issued a Professional Development Certificate of Attendance. Eight (8) modules to
choose from.
The following are modules including the dates they will be offered in 2025 academic year.
We are currently offering the courses through external mode of delivery (online and self study) as well as face-to-face contact
classes in Kokopo.
Visiting Professors from renowned Universities in Australia, New Zealand, India and Malaysia conduct all lectures, as well as
provide Thesis Supervision and External Examiner roles towards the program.
For course information/application forms/costings) you may contact the Executive Officer – Centre for Post-Graduate Studies
& Research (Ms Nawio Api) on phone 9871268, mobile 72901353/77270108, email address pngunrepostgraduate@gmail.com or
Administrative Assistant, Ms Selina Sambre on email address ssambre@unre.ac.pg / ssambre@gmail.com
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