Regulations for The Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA

Official rules and regulations for the Executive Master of Business Administration. These regulations are for the 2024 intake to this qualification.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the degree of Executive Master of Business Administration requires that the candidate will:

(a) meet the University admission requirements as specified; and

(b) have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent;

(c) have completed at least seven years business experience, at least three of which must be at management level; and

(d) have been selected into the programme on the basis of a selection process which may include a written application, interview and practical exercises.

Qualification requirements

2. Candidates for the degree of Executive Master of Business Administration shall follow a flexible programme of study, totalling at least 240 credits comprising:

(a) the courses listed in the Schedule to the Degree;

and including:

(b) attending contact workshops, block courses, field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.

Specialisations

3. The Executive Master of Business Administration is awarded without a subject specialisation.

Student progression

4. In cases of sufficient merit, the degree of Executive Master of Business Administration may be awarded with a class of honours on the basis of the grade average achieved across all courses listed in the Schedule of Courses except for 295.703 and 295.704, and provided that the requirements for the award of the Executive Master of Business Administration are completed within 2 years and 6 months.

Completion requirements

5. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or the Postgraduate Certificate in Business should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

6. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.

Transitional provisions

7. Subject to any Maximum Time to Completion and the Abandonment of Studies provisions specified in the Part I regulations for the degree, candidates enrolled in the Executive Master of Business Administration prior to 1 January 2023 may count one or more of the following courses, if successfully completed, towards the requirements of the degree: 115710, 115723, 115724, 115736, 115739, 115740, 115745.

8. These transition arrangements expire 31 December 2026.

Schedule for the Executive Master of Business Administration

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

Compulsory courses (Choose 240 credits from)

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Course code: 115709 Applied Personal Leadership 15 credits

An advanced-level study of leadership theory and practice. The course provides a particular focus on preparing students for senior leadership roles.

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Course code: 115725 Leadership and People 15 credits

A study of organisational behaviour theory and practice in the contemporary environment. The course provides a particular focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills involved in management, leadership and teamwork.

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Course code: 115726 Marketing 15 credits

A study of the marketing function in business, including a range of marketing tools and techniques and their application to marketing situations.

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Course code: 115728 Contemporary Strategy 15 credits

This course examines the purpose, processes and practices of strategic planning and execution in organisations. Contemporary strategic challenges are examined.

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Course code: 115732 Operations and Logistics 15 credits

This course examines the operations management function and its links to organisational strategic objectives. This course explores how organisations can leverage their operational capabilities to create value and achieve competitive advantage.

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Course code: 115735 Applied Business Research Methods 15 credits

This course provides students with an applied understanding of the role and techniques of business research.

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Course code: 115775 Business Law for New Zealand and International Contexts 15 credits

A study of the business law systems and rules applicable in NZ and selected international jurisdictions.

Restrictions: 115721

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Course code: 115821 Strategic Management and International Business 30 credits

This course requires students to integrate and apply knowledge from diverse business functions to enhance understanding of business models and value creation in global business.

Prerequisites: 115728

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Course code: 115822 Applied Business Project 30 credits

Independent business project on a topic approved by the EMBA Director, directed towards the improvement of business practice.

Prerequisites: Prior completion of 150 credits from the Executive MBA schedule of courses which must include 115735

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Course code: 295701 Managing Financial Decisions 15 credits

Critical examination of the context, process, and implications of integrated management of financial decisions at an executive level.

Restrictions: 115723, 115724, 115745

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Course code: 295702 Applied Global Governance and Responsibility 30 credits

A reconciliation of global best practices in governance and ethical decision-making with corporate reality, and including a practical assessment of boards in varied organizational structures and settings.

Restrictions: 115710

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Course code: 295703 Portfolio I - Global Management 15 credits

A collection of reflective evidence-based learnings in contemporary work environment/s.

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Course code: 295704 Portfolio II - Global Leadership 15 credits

A collection of reflective evidence-based learnings in relation to leadership practice in contemporary work environment/s.

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