Master of Management

Program Overview

The Master of Management (MMgt) from Massey University is a professional qualification designed for non-business graduates seeking to enhance their business knowledge and management skills. This rigorous program, taught by leading business experts, offers specializations in various business areas and includes a significant professional practice component. Graduates are highly sought after by employers and can expect career advancement opportunities in management roles.

Program Outline

Master of Management (MMgt) - Massey University

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To increase your business knowledge and develop the skills needed for effective management within and outside your organization.

Description:

• A professional qualification designed for those with an undergraduate degree (not necessarily in business) who want to:
• Study business areas in more depth
• Make a career change or progress their career in management
• Pursue a professional degree that is primarily a taught program with a significant practice component

Highlights:

• Rigorous program with a high-quality graduate profile.
• Taught by Massey University's leading business experts.
• Focus on key business skills of communication and understanding current business issues.
• 81% of students satisfied with teaching.
• 84% agree that teaching actively engaged them in learning.

Outline:

Structure:

• Full-time: 18 months
• Part-time: Up to 5 years
• 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
• Progress to Part Two requires a B- grade average in Part One courses.

Schedule A: Core Courses (30 credits)

• Choose 30 credits from:
• Interpersonal Communication at Work (15 credits)
• Current Issues in Business (15 credits)
• Examining Business Dilemmas (30 credits)

Schedule B: Subjects (150 credits)

• Choose a specialization and complete its compulsory courses:
• Communication
• Financial Economics
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Journalism
• Management
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Professional Practice (60 credits)

• Complete a 60-credit professional practice course in your chosen specialization.

Advanced Entry:

• Those with previously completed qualifications may be eligible for credit and complete the degree in 60-120 credits.

Restrictions:

Teaching:

• Taught by Massey University's business experts.
• Rigorous program with a high-quality graduate profile.
• Focus on developing key business skills.

Careers:

• Can facilitate progress into a management role or higher levels of management.
• Graduates are sought-after by employers and earn more than those with a bachelor's degree.
• International trends indicate postgraduate study is well-rewarded, especially in larger enterprises.

Other:

• Fees vary depending on chosen courses.
• Scholarships and awards may be available.
• Ranked in the top 400 universities for business and management by QS.
• Ranked #2 in New Zealand for business administration by ShanghaiRanking.