Overview

In an age of rapid technological development, Operations Research is an essential field. Offered with the Faculty of Science, this Master of Operations Research and Analytics from University of Auckland is open to students with undergraduate backgrounds in arts, commerce, engineering or science.

The graduates are in return, versatile. This research qualification develops your ability to solve problems, think critically, and adopt the fundamentals of the field: minimise risk, make organisations more effective, and ultimately, respond to ongoing demand in both public and private sectors.

Career

Operations Research is an extensive, multidisciplinary field, allowing you to work in a variety of industries, particularly where big data is prominent – future career possibilities may even be tailored to your personal interests. Your advanced skills in self-directed research will additionally provide confidence to adapt to any new applications that may arise.

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Continuous improvement manager

Data scientist

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Project Engineer

Senior consultant

Software developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Uncertainty in Data

Machine Learning and Data Mining

Artificial Intelligence

Advanced Machine Learning

Probabilistic Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Operations Research View 3 other Masters in Operations Research in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

One year of postgraduate-level study
A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of relevant postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree.

Taught 180 points

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area at a recognised university (or similar institution).

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Tuition Fees

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55484 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

12013 NZD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic students NZ$12,013.20 – $12,854.40

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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Funding

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