Massey University
Location: Auckland Website: www.massey.ac.nz/mba Programme: MBA and Executive MBA Part-time or full-time: Both options available. Duration: 1 year (full-time MBA); 30 months (part-time EMBA); up to 5 years (part-time MBA). Intake date/s: MBA: Nov 2019, Feb 2020, July 2020, Nov 2020; EMBA Feb 2020. Strengths and emphasis: Unmatched flexibility, with three options including: 1. MBA courses available full-time on campus, allowing completion
in 12 months; 2. MBA fully online, available anywhere in the world; or 3. EMBA every 3rd or 6th weekend over 26 months.
Top ranked in NZ business administration, communication and finance (1st equal) – 2019 Shanghai International rankings.
Leading-edge technology and design, co-developed with awardwinning international design team at Wiley Educational Services.
Multiple possible specialisations (MBA only) – or no specialisation.
Personal Learning Journey, with extensive coaching/mentoring (EMBA only). Programme vision and strategy: Design and delivery guided by three core values: • Personalised experience – eg, online or on-campus; specialised or general; full-time or part-time; weekend, weekday or after hours, personalised learning journey. • Embedded in practice – eg, learning and assessment through practical application of knowledge; extensive use of guest lecturers from industry, live case studies and in-company projects. International study tour of overseas businesses ( EMBA only). • Leading-edge thinking – Core competencies developed include strategic thinking; leading with integrity; sustainability, problem analysis and problem solving; technology savviness; and cultural competence. Admission criteria: Bachelor’s degree (with B- average) or equivalent, plus at least three years of work experience (MBA) or seven years’ experience, three years at management level ( EMBA); plus selection process by MBA Director. Current number of students: EMBA: 2019 cohort 75; most classes 20-35; MBA: New programme starting in October; anticipated 20-30 students. Cost: 2019 $40,800 (MBA); $41,400 plus international study tour (EMBA). Cost for offshore students: $47,500 (MBA) Weekly time commitment: Approximately 20 hours (part-time) to 40 hours full-time. Pass rate: MBA programme is new, starting this year, so unknown.
Accreditation: AACSB (Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association of MBAs).
Skills mastered: Being a reflective practitioner is fundamental to our MBA programmes. Core competencies include: Strategic thinking; leading with integrity; problem analysis and problem solving; technology-savviness; and cultural competence and global awareness. Plus, accreditation by AMBA ensures that content meets international standards for MBAs.