Business School

Master of Management

The MMgt allows you to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in your chosen area.

Quick facts
Points per degree:		120 points
Fulltime:		Not applicable
Part-time:		2 years
Degree structure:		Research
Application closing dates:		1 November (for start date in Quarter 1 of following year)
Start dates:		Friday 13 January 2012 (Quarter 1)

Degree highlights

The Master of Management appeals to those seeking to develop specific expertise in areas such as Administration, Human resources, Health Management and Māori development.

The core of this degree is the research dissertation where you confront a significant organisational or strategic issue. You are supported in this through coursework in research methods and supervision by an experienced researcher.
This programme builds on your Postgraduate Diploma in Business and is designed to develop advanced knowledge in business competencies.
The research foundation gained in this degree provides a pathway into The University of Auckland’s PhD programme.
This degree provides a contributory foundation for new policy developments, strategic interventions and organisational change.

Eligibility

PGDipBus with an average grade of at least B+, or an equivalent specialised postgraduate qualification relevant to your business experience with a similar level of achievement.

At least five years’ fulltime relevant work experience is also required.

Additional information

The two year part-time master’s degree is research-based, requiring completion of a research dissertation supported by coursework in research methods.

Students take the course BUSINESS 710: Research Design (15 points) and then either BUSINESS 704: Quantitative Research Methods (15 points) or BUSINESS 705: Qualitative Research Methods (15 points) in the first year of study followed by a research course MANAGEMT 705: Organisational Research Project (90 points) in the second year of study.

Students with a qualification that includes research methods appropriate to masters research may be permitted to complete the Master of Management through a 120 points thesis (MANAGEMT 797: Applied Research in Organisation).

Applying and enrolling

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