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Master of Management – MMgt

This course is available

Online, On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Summary

The Master of Management is a professional, relevant and contemporary qualification. Management involves both being able to work independently and making management decisions. But, you also need to be able to work with and direct teams of people.

The Master of Management will help you develop the skills you need for effective management of people within your organisation and externally.

The core course offers an introduction to business management in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the skills, tools and techniques needed for success in professional business practice.. We also have a broad range of business management specialisations to suit your interest and you will upskill in the core fundamentals of whichever area you choose.

**Note:**This qualification is not intended as a route to PhD. If that is your aim, we recommend you enrol in the Master of Business Studies (MBS).

Learn from leading business experts

You will learn from our business experts - Massey University has the largest and one of the most respected management schools in New Zealand.

Rigorous study

The Master of Management is a rigorous qualification, where you will be expected to achieve at a high level. The quality of our graduates reflects this, and contributes to the reputation of the qualification.

Insights

In the 2023 Graduate Destination Survey, 98% of responding Master of Management graduates were in employment, and were employed across a wide range of sectors, from financial services to public administration to telecommunications.
The 2023 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification showed that 83% of students were satisfied with their overall educational experience, with 80% ranking their online learning environment as 'good' or 'very good'.
In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, Massey has climbed to a ranking of 230th globally, and was ranked 81st in the QS Sustainability Rankings in 2024.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Management you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, having achieved a grade average of at least B- in the highest level courses, or
have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business with a B- grade average, or equivalent.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Business as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification, in a single subject. If you are granted credit, the degree will be awarded without a subject.

Students who have completed the equivalent of at least 60 credits at postgraduate level and attained a minimum grade average of C+ or higher may be exempted from the requirement to complete the core course. They will then be required to complete an alternative course of 30 credits, which may be in the intended specialisation or a related subject.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the ‘Get advice’ button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

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