"I decided to undertake an MBA at The University of Auckland to gain a greater understanding about business and New Zealand. I had originally trained as a scientist, and in order to progress further in my career I felt it necessary to obtain a good grounding in business and commerce. Completing my MBA not only improved my business skills, but studying amongst highly motivated, like-minded people, has also aided my personal growth. It has given me a new set of perspectives and a new sense of purpose. I especially appreciated the strong orientation towards business growth, and the inclusion of courses on complexity and international business."
Matthew Haigh, Head of Innovation, Deloitte, MSci(Hons), MSc, MBA
The MBA programme is designed to help managers and senior executives grow and succeed in their chosen fields. Our lecturers are of the highest calibre, giving you access to the latest business research and thinking. Our students are hand-picked through a rigorous selection process which means you will be studying alongside some of new Zealand’s brightest business minds.
Throughout the programme you will gain valuable practical insights from top level executives from many leading businesses. Fonterra, Air New Zealand and The Warehouse are some of the companies involved with our MBA students.
The programme is divided into two streams: the NZ Executive MBA and the Auckland MBA™. Although the course content is identical in both streams, the teaching schedule is structured differently to meet varying student requirements.
View the MBA programme structure.
Auckland MBA
The Auckland MBA™ is aimed at professionals in their early to mid-thirties who are currently in middle management roles and looking to enhance their executive skills. This maximises the opportunities for you to share your experience and aspirations with your peers in a stimulating environment.
The year is split into four teaching periods (quarters) with each quarter being ten weeks long. Students complete The Auckland MBA™ in two years by doing two courses per quarter. The Auckland MBA™ is taught on two weekday nights, for ten consecutive weeks per quarter.
NZ Executive MBA
The NZ Executive MBA is aimed at senior level executives with an average of 15 years’ work experience, who bring with them a rich diversity of knowledge and skills. This ensures a dynamic environment where you can learn from your fellow students as well as your lecturers. The emphasis is on the enhancement of thinking and decision-making.
Taught in block courses fortnightly on Fridays and Saturdays, the NZ Executive MBA gives people who need to travel from outside Auckland the opportunity to participate.