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Master of Business

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

5 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

City Campus

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Summary

Join us in shaping the future of business. Enrol in the Master of Business and join us in advancing the boundaries of business knowledge.

The Master of Business is a research master’s degree that can be completed in just 18 months. You'll develop your understanding in a specialist field of business and learn to conduct research with the potential to make an impact on industry and society.

You undertake specialist or interdisciplinary research relevant to your interests, under the guidance of expert research academics in a supportive community for your advanced learning and development. Graduates of the Master of Business are also well placed for further study in the PhD programme.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications

Completed one of the following or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or above:

  • Bachelor of Business OR
  • Graduate Diploma in Business

Students who studied level 7 business courses as part of a degree different than stated above may also meet the entry requirements. If this applies to you, contact us to find out more.

All final admission to the Master of Business is subject to approval by the dean (or representative).

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

India

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

minimum 70% (final year)

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

B (in final year)

GPA 10 point scale:

7 (in final year)

Indonesia

Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70-74 (final year)

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.00 (final year)

Malaysia

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70 (final year)

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.00 (final year)

Phillipines

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:

3.0 (final year)

GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:

1.75 (final year)

United Arab Emirates

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

80% (final year)

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3

Vietnam

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:

7.0 (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.0 (final year)

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band

English language requirements

Postgraduate pathways to the Master of Business

You can apply for admission to the Master of Business if you're a graduate of:

  • Bachelor of Business (Honours)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Business
  • Professional master's programmes in business
Contact us to find out more

Business Postgraduate Office
Email: business.postgrad@aut.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 921 9906

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