Overview

Classes can be accessed either in-person or virtually, with key in-person touchpoints, so you gain the benefit of collaborating and developing connections in the classroom.

The Business Administration course from University of Canterbury has strong business collaborations and industry co-teaching, making it the most industry engaged MBA in New Zealand. With real-world case studies and projects, you gain real-world insights that you can apply directly to your work environment.

Careers

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Transformation and Technology_Preparedness

Innovation by Design

Data Informed Strategy.

Agile and Innovation-driven Leadership

Business research Methods

Managerial Finance, Accounting and Governance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Business Administration View 30 other Masters in Business Administration in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must be approved by the Dean of Business, who will take account of the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.

Any bachelor's degree, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, must have been completed with good grades, and at least five years' work experience at an appropriate level is required.

A special application is also required to enrol

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42900 NZD / year

≈ 42900 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

29287 NZD / year

≈ 29287 NZD / year

Additional Details

The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs.

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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