Executive Master of Business Administration – EMBA

Summary

An EMBA that works for you

The Massey Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for experienced managers and leaders from across New Zealand who want to step into senior leadership. Delivered in a flexible weekend format, the qualification brings together professionals from a wide range of industries, creating valuable networks and rich peer learning.

You’ll build a strong foundation in the core disciplines of business and learn to apply them strategically in complex, real-world environments. A strong focus on strategy ensures you can shape and deliver long-term direction for your organisation.

The EMBA includes practical domestic and international consultancy projects, giving you the opportunity to work directly with organisations to solve real challenges. You’ll also explore governance in action, including the opportunity to observe a board, strengthening your understanding of leadership and decision-making at the highest level.

The Massey EMBA combines academic rigour with practical application, and is taught by industry experts and leading academics. It equips you to lead with confidence, drive innovation, and build enduring professional networks.

The EMBA runs over 10 intensive weekends across 16 months, followed by an applied business project that integrates your learning. Between weekends, online sessions with lecturers and peers provide flexibility and help you stay connected while balancing work and life commitments.

Develop your leadership skills

Our practice-led courses strengthen your critical thinking, self-awareness and strategic leadership. You’ll apply world-class business strategies directly in your workplace, turning theory into action from day one.

On completion, you are eligible for Associate membership of the Chartered Governance Institute New Zealand.

A practical learning experience

• Interactive, industry-focused classes
• Assessment through applied projects and consulting work (no exams).
• Input from corporate leaders, exposing you to real business challenges.
• Live case studies, consulting projects and an international study tour.

You will develop superb options for your future

Every stage of the EMBA is designed to position you for the next step in your career. Whether you want to move into senior executive leadership, contribute at board level, or pivot into a new direction, the EMBA offers the skills, networks and confidence to get there.

International study tour; a career-defining experience

A standout feature of the Massey EMBA is the international study tour and consulting project, giving you first-hand experience of operating in a global environment.

In your second year, you’ll take part in a 5-day international study tour, choosing from 2 destinations offered annually. You’ll explore how organisations operate within different economic, cultural and social contexts.

You’ll also complete an international consulting project, working with an overseas organisation to solve real strategic challenges. This experience enables you to deliver tangible value while developing your ability to operate across borders.

Together, the tour and consulting project position you as a leader with genuine global experience; ready to contribute in both international and domestic contexts.

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Related qualifications Master of Business Administration

The Massey MBA is a 180-credit qualification designed for early to mid-career professionals with at least 3 years of work experience. You can complete the qualification in just 1 year full-time on campus.

With specialisations in Global Business and Business Sustainability, the MBA equips you with the practical skills to progress into management or transition into a new career path.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Business (Business Administration)

This qualification consists of 4 courses from the first year of the EMBA. It’s ideal if you want to:

• Ease into study while balancing work and life (up to 2 years to complete).
• Experience the EMBA before committing to the full qualification.
• Create a pathway into the EMBA if you don’t have an undergraduate degree (special admission conditions apply).

With the same entry requirements as the EMBA (7+ years of professional experience, including 3 in management) you’ll study alongside experienced professionals from across New Zealand. Achieve a B– average or higher, and you can transition into the EMBA, carrying your completed courses with you.

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