Our world-class, multidisciplinary research creates innovative responses to the challenges faced in today’s business environment. More than 200 staff are researching business and economic-related fields and disciplines.
Covered by our research centres, groups and special interest groups, much of our research falls into 5 themes:
- sustainability
- technology and digital transformation
- social justice, well-being and decent work
- performance and governance
- markets and prosperity.
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Massey Business School's research centres and special interest groups study and explore innovative solutions to a range of contemporary issues.
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We value research both as a knowledge-seeking endeavour and as a practical means to improve lives, lift social and economic wellbeing and nurture our environment.
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Massey University is committed to fostering and supporting a culture of striving for research excellence. We achieve this with investment via internal funding, partnership funding and scholarships.
Business research news
New research highlights gaps in financial education for diverse learners
A new study is calling for financial education in Aotearoa New Zealand schools to be more inclusive of the cultural identities and lived experiences of diverse learners, particularly for Māori and Pacific youth.
Happy workers are more productive – and the numbers prove it
New research has revealed that happier employees are not only more productive, but also more helpful and innovative.
Less than $500k savings enough for most retirees
The latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines show that while retirees in Aotearoa New Zealand continue to spend beyond their superannuation payment, for many the excess expenditure is less than reported previously.
Investors leading property price escalation in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
In his doctoral thesis, Dr David White researched whether investors have been pushing up house prices in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
