QUALIFICATION
Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 credits)
Duration
Full-Time: 1 Year (12 months) / Part-Time: Up to 5 years available
Location
Auckland (Albany Campus)
Fees
Domestic: NZD 52,300 (Full 180-credit programme) / International: NZD 65,150 (Full 180-credit programme)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (all bands 6.0 or higher)
Next Intake
February/July/November
Programme Overview
The Massey MBA is a fast-track, professional qualification designed for practitioners who want to move into strategic leadership. It is one of the few MBAs in New Zealand with "Triple Crown" accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), placing it in the top 5% of business schools globally.
The programme is divided into two parts. In Part One, you build a rigorous foundation in core business disciplines. In Part Two, you apply this knowledge through a high-level Action Learning Project, where you work on a real-world business challenge for a host organisation.
What You'll Study
You must complete 180 credits, comprising core courses and either a specialisation or an elective path.
Part One: Core Courses (90 credits)
- 115.764: Leadership and Teamwork (15 credits)
- 115.765: Managing People and Organisations (15 credits)
- 115.766: Managing Financial Resources (15 credits)
- 115.768: Marketing Analysis and Strategy (15 credits)
- 115.769: Business Economics (15 credits)
- 115.774: Operations and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
Specialisations (Choose One - 60 credits total)
- Global Business: Focuses on international market entry and global supply chains.
- Business Sustainability: Focuses on ethical leadership and circular economy models.
- Digital Transformation: Focuses on leading innovation and data-driven strategy.
- General (No Specialisation): Customise your degree with advanced business electives.
Part Two: Capstone (30 credits)
- Action Learning Project: An independent, supervised consultancy project within a business environment.
Why Choose This Programme?
- One-Year Completion: Designed for professionals to minimize time out of the workforce.
- No Exams: Assessment is entirely based on practical, business-focused reports and projects.
- Industry Connections: Features guest speakers from leading NZ firms and live consultancy projects.
- Global Standing: Ranked #1 for Executive MBA in New Zealand and Top 250 globally for Business & Management.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Corporate Leadership | CEO, Chief Operations Officer (COO), General Manager |
| Specialized Management | Supply Chain Director, Sustainability Consultant, Export Manager |
| Strategy & Innovation | Management Consultant, Strategy Lead, Digital Transformation Manager |
| Public & NGO | Policy Director, Regional Manager, Healthcare Administrator |
Entry Requirements
- Academic: A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a B- grade average or higher in final-year courses.
- Professional: Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-graduate work experience.
- Documents: CV, personal statement (addressing career goals and group work experience), and two references.
