Masters (Coursework)
Join us in shaping the future of business. Enrol in the Master of Business and join us in advancing the boundaries of business knowledge.
Completed one of the following or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or above:
Students who studied level 7 business courses as part of a degree different than stated above may also meet the entry requirements. If this applies to you, contact us to find out more.
All final admission to the Master of Business is subject to approval by the dean (or representative).
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Minimum scores
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Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
English language requirementsYou can apply for admission to the Master of Business if you're a graduate of:
Faculty Postgraduate Research Office
Email business.postgraduate@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 9219999 ext 5280
To graduate with a Master of Business, you must successfully complete 180 points from:
Any remaining courses can be chosen from courses listed in the Master of Business or other postgraduate courses with the approval of the programme director.
The class of honours awarded in the programme depends on your grade performance.
Specialisation courses (at least 30 points)These advanced-level courses cover the latest research and theories in your chosen area of business, and help you prepare for your independent research thesis.
Click on the Specialisations tab above to view the courses you can study in each specialisation of the Master of Business.
Research methods courses (30 points)The research methods courses explore the research process and philosophical issues underpinning the design of research . They include training in research methods to prepare students to conduct methodologically rigorous research.
*Students taking the Economics specialisation are expected to enter the programme with relatively strong quantitative skills from their entry qualification. Additional specialised techniques are taught within the relevant specialisation courses studied.
Thesis (90 or 120 points)A thesis is a research inquiry on a topic in your business discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor. In your thesis you present an independent scholarly argument involving original research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your discipline.
*In some cases, a 60-point dissertation can be completed instead of a thesis, with the approval of the programme director.
Skills you will developThe outcome for graduates for the Master of Business are outlines in the Graduate Profile below.