Master of Business Administration

Masters (Coursework)

The University of Canterbury's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a key professional milestone for many aspiring and accomplished business leaders.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

16 months full-time, 60 months part-time

Course Code

MBA

Domestic Fees

$38,033 per year / $50,711 total

International Fees

$55,950 per year / $74,600 total

About this course

The University of Canterbury's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a key professional milestone for many aspiring and accomplished business leaders. By focusing on collaboration with industry, the UC MBA produces well-rounded leaders capable of creating and growing international organisations through innovation, digital transformation, data-informed strategy making, and responsible societal engagement.

The programme facilitates opportunities to attend seminars, guest lectures, and networking events, in addition to the course structure which incorporates compulsory and elective courses as well as a consulting project.

The MBA offers a chance to upskill through postgraduate study, make a career change, and gain relevant business connections and experiences.

UC's MBA is accredited by AMBA which is the global standard for MBA's. Only the top two per cent of business schools internationally offer AMBA accredited programmes. Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is also accredited by AACSB and EQUIS; only one percent of business schools in the world have attained all three.

Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship

The Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship supports rising talent to undertake their MBA at UC. For more information, visit the Ben Gough Family Foundation Leaders Scholarship page.

Entry requirements

Students must be approved by the Dean of Business, who will take account of the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.

Any bachelor's degree, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, must have been completed with good grades, and at least five years' work experience is required.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Business Administration or use the admission requirements checker.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration pathway

You may choose to first enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and later progress into the full MBA programme. The Diploma includes the same core courses as the MBA, and you will attend the same classes as MBA students.

Contact the Master of Business Administration Team for more information.

How to apply

See the MBA application process for details of entry requirements, application forms, and start dates.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
Te Ropu Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
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