Overview

The Massey University Master of Business Administration is built around you – your goals and your future. The full-time (1 year) on-campus programme taught in Auckland is an immersive experience that gets you into the workforce fast.

You’ll learn from industry experts, senior executives, and globally experienced faculty who bring real-world insight into every lesson. Our MBA features:

Current business case studies and live challenges
Consultancy projects
Guest speakers from across New Zealand
Assessment via practical, business-focused projects (no exams)

Learnings grounded in the latest global research and trends.

Career

Whether you’re pivoting industries, climbing the leadership ladder, or seeking international career growth, the Massey MBA gives you the tools to succeed. This is a qualification that:

Opens leadership and management roles across sectors; business, government, or NGOs
Prepares you to be a strategic, adaptable generalist ready for dynamic roles
Builds directly on your professional experience with instantly applicable insights

This qualification is tailor-made for early to mid-career professionals looking to supercharge their career trajectories. You’ll gain new skills, sharpen your business acumen, and be ready to step into leadership with confidence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Teamwork
Managing People and Organisations
Managing Financial Resources
Marketing Analysis and Strategy
Business Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
have completed at least three years of postgraduate full-time work; and
Have been selected into the qualification on the basis of selection process.

verified transcripts of all previous university and/or professional qualifications
your CV showing at least three years’ work experience
an application statement covering supplied questions (video or in writing)

a passport-sized photo for identification purposes.

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, we are unlikely to consider you for this MBA.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

65150 NZD / year

≈ 65150 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

52300 NZD / year

≈ 52300 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Palmerston North

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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