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Overview

Programme Overview

If you have an undergraduate degree in a non-business discipline or a business degree in an unrelated field, this programme has been designed to kick-start your career in management. You will build business-focused capabilities including a strong set of professional skills, as well as practical knowledge and skills in a specialisation chosen from International Business or Marketing. You will be equipped to become a practitioner in your specialist field.

Programme Structure

The MMgt is a 15-month, 180-point programme studied over five quarters. You will study core business courses before selecting a specialisation option in International Business or Marketing. You have the flexibility to change your specialisation at the end of your second quarter of study. You will also complete a professional development module and a course in strategy and a capstone project. These will equip you with the professional skills that you will need to enhance your employability and success in the business world.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

The Master of Management will prepare you for a career in general business. Graduates may find employment in a wide range of positions in the retail, manufacturing or service industries.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Account manager
  • Business analyst
  • Export manager
  • Market planner
  • Management consultant
  • Sales executive
  • Trade development director

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services .

Our Business School Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School Careers Centre.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters .

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University deemed relevant by Senate or its representative with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points of the most advanced courses, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

Note: A relevant undergraduate degree may be in the humanities, sciences, technology or engineering.


Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

Structure and Content

3 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Management Schedule.

b A student enrolled for this degree who has been credited for another degree or diploma with any courses the same or similar to those listed for this degree may, at the discretion of Senate or its representative, be required to substitute additional Part III courses for courses required for Part II.

c A student will not normally be permitted to enrol for Part III unless Part I has been completed with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.

4 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Director.

5 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.



Credit, Cross-credit and Reassignment

6 Cross-credits will not be granted towards the award of the Degree of Master of Management.

7 A student may apply to reassign courses passed from this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Management.

Distinction

8 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Variations

9 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme that does not conform to these regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Director.

Programme Schedules

Complete 180 points comprising:

  • 180 points for one Specialisation from Master of Management Schedule, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

Graduate Profile

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Programme Capabilities

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