Programme details

Master of Business Administration – MBA

Gain essential business skills with a qualification deeply connected to real-world business practice. Massey’s MBA offers unique features designed to accelerate your career both in New Zealand and internationally.

Course description

The Massey University Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies to align with your specific interests.

Learn from exceptional instructors, many with decades of corporate experience, as well as subject matter experts and executives who serve as guest speakers. Engage in discussions about current management challenges and real-world business issues from New Zealand and around the globe. Your education will be enriched by the latest research and trends. Assessments are practical, taking the form of written, oral, and video assignments—there are no examinations in this program.

Massey’s MBA teaching faculty bring extensive international and local experience. Our approachable staff are dedicated to supporting your career aspirations.

Massey’s AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation ensures that our program equips students to:

Positively impact themselves, organizations, and society for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Understand and address global challenges through sound business practices.
Lead themselves and others in achieving organizational goals within the framework of sustainable development, effectively contributing to diverse and inclusive teams.
Think critically and make decisions with integrity, based on complex information, understanding the broader implications of managerial decision-making.
Comprehend organizations and their stakeholders, with awareness of public policy and regulatory environments.
Integrate functional knowledge and apply strategic management skills at a senior level in dynamic business environments.
Operate effectively and respectfully in cross-cultural settings.
Enhance careers and commit to lifelong learning.

Specialisations

Business Sustainability, Global Business, Digital Transformation

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

An MBA from Massey University positions graduates for high-impact roles in diverse industries, with the skills and networks necessary to drive their careers forward. Here are some potential career paths:

General Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Management Consultant
Business Strategy Consultant
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Production Manager
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager
International Trade Consultant

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Business Administration you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree, having achieved at least a B- grade average in the highest level courses, or equivalent; and
have completed at least three years of postgraduate full-time work; and
have been selected into the qualification on the basis of selection process.

Work experience

The work experience requirement ensures that you are able to contribute effectively to group discussions and participate from a position of experience and knowledge. This means that when you have less than the required 3 years’ work experience, Massey is unlikely to consider you for this MBA.

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University’s English language standards. Recognised English language examinations:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Cambridge English Qualifications
NZCEL
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
LanguageCert.

Credits
180

Duration
1 year full-time

Intakes

Mar, July or Nov

International fees
About $53030 to $66150

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