Master of Professional Business Analysis

Summary

If you want to pivot into a new career as a business analyst, this degree equips you with a strong industry-focused skillset.

Want to solve complex business problems using technology, processes, and data? The Master of Professional Business Analysis (MBusAn) shows you how. Designed for people from any background, this programme equips you with a strong, industry-focused qualification.

The Master of Business Analysis (MBusAn) prepares you to identify business needs and help design effective solutions for complex, technology-driven environments.

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Join Cathal Doyle, who teaches on the Master of Professional Business Analysis, for a short lecture on what business analysts actually do.

Scholarships for international students

We are currently offering a NZ$10,000 VUW Postgraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma programme. Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.

What you'll learn

You’ll build expertise in:

• stakeholder engagement
• design thinking
• business process analysis and modelling
• digital strategy and innovation
• digital architecture
• digital project management
• data analytics and insights
• digital transformation consulting.

While the programme includes a course in data analytics to strengthen evidence-based insights and decision-making, it is not a specialised business data analytics qualification. Graduates typically progress to roles such as business analyst, business process consultant, change manager, product owner, or digital transformation consultant, guiding organisations through strategic and technological change.

Career prospects

Our graduates work across the public and private sector at organisations such as Datacom, ANZ, PwC, ACC, the Department of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry for Primary Industries, the New Zealand Police, Westpac, the Ministry of Education, and more.

Community

Postgraduate study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, University staff, and future colleagues.

You’ll have opportunities to attend events, seminars, workshops, and social functions. The Postgraduate Students’ Association offers information on study at the University and provides a voice for you on campus.

Scholarships

You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area, and background.

Learn about how and what you’ll study on the MBusAn programme.

Programme structure and duration

The MBusAn programme has eight core courses and three electives. Full-time students can complete the programme in four consecutive trimesters over 16 months. Part-time students take their electives at the end of their studies to complete the degree in five or six trimesters, approximately 2 to 2.5 years.

Programme structure and duration

The MBusAn programme has eight core courses and three electives. Full-time students can complete the programme in four consecutive trimesters over 16 months.

How you’ll learn

The Master of Professional Business Analysis programme focuses on practical learning through on-campus experiences with instructors, industry experts, and peers. It emphasises hands-on engagement to develop job-ready skills—that’s why the MBusAn is not offered fully online.

You’ll learn through pre-recorded content, seminars, and various hands-on activities like workshops and team-based tasks. These activities are crucial to help you understand business analysis concepts and skills.

Capstone project

In the final trimester, there’s a capstone industry project (MBUA 532). You will work closely with industry partners, an academic supervisor, and your fellow MBusAn students.

This intensive hands-on project will consolidate your learning and develop teamwork and client-facing skills, while providing practical work experience for your CV. Your physical presence in Wellington for this project is essential. If you foresee any challenges meeting this requirement, contact us to discuss possible solutions before enrolling. While we support remote learning for some courses, it’s only possible for MBUA 532 in exceptional circumstances.

Core course overview Business and Systems Analysis—MBUA 510 (15 points)

Learn modelling and design techniques used by business analysts, including the methods and tools used to document business flows, information analysis, rules, classes,...