Auckland University of Technology

What you'll study

This programme combines core management theory with applied, project‑based learning. Typical study areas include strategic management, organisational behaviour and leadership, operations and supply chain management, marketing strategy, and managerial finance. Students also take research methods for managers to prepare for a capstone project or dissertation option.

Study structure commonly comprises a sequence of core taught courses, elective modules, and a final integrative piece of work. The final component can be a business consultancy project, applied capstone, or a research dissertation depending on your career aims and supervisor availability. Electives frequently allow specialisation in areas such as entrepreneurship and innovation, digital business transformation, international business, sustainability and corporate social responsibility, or human resource management.

• Core subjects: strategic management; leadership and organisational behaviour; managerial finance and accounting; marketing for managers; operations and project management.
• Research and professional skills: research methods, business analytics, communication and stakeholder management.
• Capstone options: applied consultancy project, industry internship (where available), or research dissertation.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in business, commerce or a related discipline with demonstrated academic competence. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and relevant professional experience may also be considered. Some pathways accept a completed postgraduate diploma or graduate certificate in business as entry into the master’s programme.

Selection may take account of professional experience, references and a personal statement outlining motivation and career objectives. International applicants must meet the university’s English language requirements (for example an academic English test or equivalent evidence of tertiary study in English).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for managerial and leadership roles across the private, public and not‑for‑profit sectors. Common career destinations include management consultant, business or data analyst, operations or supply chain manager, marketing manager, project manager, product manager, and general manager roles in small and medium enterprises. The degree also provides a pathway into entrepreneurship and start‑up leadership, or further research study at doctoral level for those interested in academic careers.

The programme emphasises applied skills valued by employers: problem‑solving, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage change—attributes that support career progression into senior roles.

Why study at Auckland University of Technology

AUT is based in New Zealand’s largest metropolitan region, offering strong industry links across finance, technology, creative, and exporting businesses in Auckland. The Business School focuses on practical, applied learning with opportunities for workplace projects, industry guest speakers and networking events that connect students with local and international employers.

Students benefit from a contemporary, professionally oriented curriculum, access to business research centres and faculty with applied research experience, and facilities designed to support collaborative learning and analytics. The programme is well suited to those who want a hands‑on, career‑oriented master’s with direct applicability to managerial practice in a globalised business environment.