Master of Business Administration

Program Overview

The AUT Master of Business Administration (MBA) enhances leadership skills and advances business careers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of business divisions and cross-cultural team management. Graduates gain advanced knowledge and skills in key business areas, preparing them for senior management roles, self-employment, or further career advancement. The program emphasizes practical application, real-world examples, and case studies, delivered by experienced faculty and industry experts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AUT is designed to enhance leadership skills and advance business careers. It aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of all business divisions and cross-cultural team management in a rapidly changing business landscape. Graduates will gain advanced knowledge and skills in key areas of business, enabling them to assume senior management roles, fully utilize their potential as existing senior managers, or succeed as self-employed business owners.

Outline:

Core Courses (120 points):

• ACCT843: Accounting and Financial Analysis
• BSYS843: Operations and Strategic Supply Chain Management
• ECON846: Economics for Business Managers
• HRMG843: Diversity and Inclusion
• INTB844: Developing Strategy and Strategic Thinking
• MGMT839: Essentials of Leadership and Leading Change
• MKTG848: Market Analyses and Strategy
• SUSE846: Transformative Change for Sustainability
• BUSS991: Applied Business Project - Part A
• BUSS992: Applied Business Project - Part B (30 points)

Elective Courses (60 points):

Participants can select any six of the following elective courses:

• BSYS845: Managing Projects
• BSYS846: Digital Business Transformation
• ENTR842: The Entrepreneurial Edge
• MGMT831: Peak Performance - Health and Wellbeing
• MGMT836: Developing High Performing Teams
• MGMT837: Negotiation for Influence, Inclusion, and Impact
• MGMT838: Co-ignition: Intelligence, Ideas, Innovation
• SALE841: Sales Management

Assessment:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AUT employs various assessment methods to evaluate student learning. These encompass:

• Examinations
• Quizzes
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Projects
• Group work
• Research papers
• Participation in class discussions and simulations
• Completion of the required Applied Business Project

Teaching:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AUT is delivered by a combination of highly experienced faculty members, industry experts, and business leaders who are actively engaged in their respective fields. The program emphasizes practical application, real-world examples, and case studies, fostering a dynamic learning environment in which students can critically engage with course material, learn from diverse perspectives, and develop their analytical and problem-solving skills. The program also provides opportunities for students to work with start-up companies, develop their own business ideas or projects, and participate in international exchange experiences through the university's partnerships with leading business schools worldwide.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from AUT are equipped with a comprehensive skill set and are well-positioned to assume influential leadership roles. They possess the capability, credibility, and judgment necessary to handle significant projects, manage teams, business units, and organizations effectively. MBA graduates from AUT have consistently demonstrated their ability to provide inspiring leadership from a multidisciplinary business perspective, leveraging an assertive and principled approach to their professional practices while aiming for significant organizational impact and driving positive business outcomes.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic $31,277 (for 120 points) ($30,131 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy) International $58,719 (for 180 points) ($57,000 tuition fees + $1719 student services levy) Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated. There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.