Massey University

What you'll study

The MBA curriculum builds advanced managerial knowledge across core business disciplines and combines theory with practical, applied learning. Typical study areas include strategic management, corporate finance and financial decision‑making, marketing strategy, organisational behaviour and leadership, operations and supply chain management, and ethics and corporate governance.

Most programmes include a mix of core courses and electives, together with a capstone experience such as a consultancy project, integrated case studies or a research dissertation. Modules you can expect are:

• Strategic Management – frameworks for strategy formulation and implementation at corporate and business-unit level.
• Financial Management and Accounting – interpretation of financial statements, investment appraisal and funding decisions.
• Marketing Strategy – market analysis, brand management and digital marketing considerations for strategic advantage.
• Leadership and Organisational Behaviour – leadership models, team dynamics and change management.
• Operations and Supply Chain – process improvement, capacity planning and resource optimisation.
• Research Methods/Business Analytics – quantitative and qualitative methods to support evidence‑based decision making.
• Capstone Project or Dissertation – applied consulting project or supervised research that addresses a real organisational problem.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification and have several years of relevant, post‑qualification work experience. For many applicants, substantial managerial or professional experience can be considered in lieu of formal academic credentials. A statement of purpose, current CV and references are typically required as part of the application.

International applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate proficiency in English through an accepted test or prior study in English; Massey University provides guidance on acceptable qualifications and scores. Some candidates may be asked to attend an interview or provide evidence of leadership potential.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MBA move into a range of senior and strategic roles across public, private and not‑for‑profit sectors. Common career trajectories include:

• General management and divisional leadership roles
• Strategy and management consulting
• Senior roles in finance, such as corporate finance or financial controller positions
• Marketing leadership and product management
• Operations and supply chain management
• Entrepreneurship and leadership of start‑ups or scale‑ups

The MBA also helps experienced professionals broaden their networks and translate technical expertise into roles with greater organisational influence.

Why study at Massey University

Massey offers a business education that emphasises applied learning and relevance to industry. The university provides flexible study modes, including on‑campus and distance/online options, enabling managers to combine study with work. Massey’s business faculty includes academics with applied research and industry experience, and the programme is designed to connect students with businesses through projects and industry engagement.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment, support services for postgraduate students and access to professional development resources to build leadership and career skills. The programme’s practical focus is intended to prepare graduates to make strategic contributions immediately on return to their organisations or in new leadership positions.