Master of Applied Business

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations.

International students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
• A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

• Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations.