Develop strategic leadership ability to operate at senior level
The Executive MBA is a rigorous, world-class professional development qualification to help you take your place in top-level strategic leadership roles.
As a busy executive, we know you have limited time. This is a study programme, taught at two locations in New Zealand with convenient weekend teaching complemented by online sessions with your lecturers. So you can structure learning around your life. The classes are solely for EMBA students enabling focused, relevant learning and deep connections with networks of like-minded peers. The Massey MBA programme is the longest continuously-running MBA programme in New Zealand (running since 1972) and has accumulated an extensive and illustrious network.
Our challenging courses and one-on-one executive coaching will help develop your critical and reflective skills and strategic leadership ability. You will grow in self-awareness, confidence and develop your own personal leadership style.
You will learn how to apply and integrate business functions to develop as well as implement robust business strategies. We help you relate the leadership development insights you gain from the programme to your own work context and objectives.
You’ll be taught by teaching faculty chosen for their ability to span the academic-practitioner divide. They have international and local management experience, are active researchers and are joined by guest speakers from industry.
There are also opportunities to engage in live case studies and to develop consultancy skills with business clients, leading to an applied business research project.
You’ll develop characteristics of an effective and resilient strategic leader who can respond to emerging challenges facing business. Every part of your study will help you develop the skills necessary for enhancing business performance through effective management of people – a key sustainable source of competitive advantage for business.
An international study tour is a unique highlight in the second year of the Massey EMBA. You will visit large and small companies, learning from their management strategies and challenges and their cultural context, which will increase your confidence to operate in an international business environment.
The international study tour may not take place if there are international travel restrictions imposed over which the University does not have any influence. In such a case an alternative option or postponement will be offered to EMBA students.
Suitable if you have 3+ years full-time work experience. Suitable for international and domestic students. You can choose a full-time or online delivery mode.
No matter which industry you are in, the Massey Executive Master of Business Administration can help you progress into senior leadership and senior management roles faster.
In a study conducted in 2020, the career advancement of Massey EMBA graduates over the past five years was tracked. Findings showed that 98 per cent advanced in their role and that 69 per cent changed the organisation they worked for.
In addition to this New Zealand Ministry of Education reports show that earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed.
This puts our EMBA graduates ahead of those without a master’s.
The Career Accelerator specially offered to MBA and EMBA students will also give you the edge for making your next career move.
After you have graduated from the EMBA, we provide you access to the MBA alumni forum for your professional networking and other life-long learning offerings which will assist you in keeping your currency as a manager and leader.
Join us at our MBA Information Evenings to learn about our range of flexible offerings - including New Zealand's only online MBA.
Find out moreAll students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Executive Master of Business Administration programme you will:
Applications for this programme close on 15 February 2021.
To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
You need to supply with your application the following documentation:
The work experience requirement ensures that you are able to contribute significantly to group discussions and debates from a position of experience and knowledge. Consequently, if you such experience you are unlikely to be considered for entry.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
From the Schedule to the Degree including:
Compulsory courses from Part One
Compulsory courses from Part Two
Elective courses
There are regulations around completion of Part One before progressing to Part Two.
Attend contact workshops, block courses, field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.
See ‘Courses for this programme’ below for schedules of courses.
| 120 credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| 115723 | Accounting I | 15 |
| 115724 | Business Finance | 15 |
| 115725 | Leadership and People | 15 |
| 115726 | Marketing | 15 |
| 115728 | Contemporary Strategy | 15 |
| 115732 | Operations and Logistics | 15 |
| 115745 | Economics - Applied and International | 15 |
| 115775 | Business Law | 15 |
| 105 credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| 115709 | Applied Personal Leadership | 15 |
| 115710 | Governance and Responsibility | 15 |
| 115735 | Applied Business Research | 15 |
| 115821 | Strategic Management and International Business | 30 |
| 115822 | Applied Research Project | 30 |
| At least 15 credits from | ||
|---|---|---|
| 115736 | Business Development | 15 |
| 115739 | Special Topic I | 15 |
| 115740 | Special Topic II | 15 |
The Massey EMBA is for full-time working executives and managers who want to study part-time. It is available as a 24-month programme which can be extended to 30 months to accommodate individual circumstances. It is conducted every third weekend at the Auckland campus in Albany and every sixth weekend at Auckland Airport.
The Exective MBA is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete the first part, before moving to the second. For progression to Part Two you must have achieved a B- grade average across 105 credits (seven courses) completed in Part One.
Part One courses run over 27 weekend days at three to four-week intervals at the Auckland campus in Albany. The Auckland Airport is offered as three or four-day block courses over 9 weekends. You can transfer between locations giving you flexibility, allowing you to structure learning around your life, both professional and personal.
Part Two courses will be offered in one location nationally in block mode (Friday-Monday) at approximately 5-6 week intervals. You will be required to spend 15-30 hours per week on individual and group study between the weekend classes. Your time management is critical to be able to meet the demands of the programme.
A unique aspect of the Massey EMBA is the two-week international study tour. This trip takes place in the second year of your study. You will gain invaluable experience of international business operations, economic and social frameworks. Typically, each year different destinations are visited between which students can choose.
There are time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the programme if you wish to continue your studies.
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with a class of Honours, or Distinction or Merit.
The 2021 tuition cost for domestic students is approximately $43,500 - $2690 for each 15 credit course (in 2021) and approximately $2750 for 2022. The cost includes all study materials, books/e-books, and catering on contact days.
There are also annual non-tuition fees that apply to all Massey papers, you can find the 2020 non-tuition fees here.
We also ask students to have another $10,000 for travel within New Zealand and the international study tour. The two-week study tour cost is limited to about $8,700 and it is within the total of $10,000. The tuition cost, non-tuition fees and the international study tour can be paid under the student loan.
If you already know which courses you are going to take, you can use our fees calculator to get an estimate of your fees.
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students will find their National Student Number on their student homepage.
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“Massey MBA opened up the door to management consulting for me in 1998; Since then, I have never changed the course of the journey which brings me not only career achievement but also life satisfaction.”
” Jack Lim
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During the Massey MBA we were taught knowledge, but more importantly we were taught how to apply that knowledge in a systematic and practical way. Learning to think critically meant I knew what to do when I was in new situations. I knew the right questions to ask, to help me decide which steps to take.
” Kevin Wang Gang
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The MBA for me wasn’t so much about the theory but the overall journey. I gained a network of like minded business people, a space to generate ideas and be challenged, and a platform of general business knowledge to build and grow in my leadership career.
” Rob Woolner
Massey's Executive MBA programme is accredited by the Association of MBAs, with programme-specific endorsements in accountancy, finance and aviation.
Massey Business School is rated in the top 5% of global business colleges by AACSB International.
This international magazine for executives ranked Massey's EMBA programme in its top MBA programmes for 2020.
Massey University is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 300 universities for business and management.
Massey University is ranked #1 in New Zealand and in the top 150 universities globally for business administration and finance by ShanghaiRanking.
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Review this important information before you apply for this programme. This gives you full details of the rules and regulations about what you need to study and what you must achieve in order to graduate with this qualification. That includes structure, courses and requirements. These regulations should be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including the below.
General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
If you are ready to apply, have a look at our application checklist. It will help you get prepared with what you need. Please also check the entry requirements carefully before you apply.
You will apply for the programme using the Apply now button on this page. You’ll also choose your specialisation (major, subject or endorsement) if applicable.
Some programmes have additional requirements such as the submission of a portfolio or CV. Click on Apply now and you will be able to submit those documents as part of the application process.
You will receive an Admission Offer of Place when you have been accepted into the programme. You need to accept this before you can enrol in your courses. International students also need to pay their fees at this point.
You’ll then get access to your own student homepage (also known as the student portal). This is where you can enrol in courses. Any updates on your application or enrolments will also be on your student homepage. Make sure you check this regularly.
When you choose courses, ensure you check for any requirements that apply including:
Each of our courses has its own webpage where you can find this information. You can use our course search to find course pages.
More information on courses is in the ‘Courses for this programme’ section on this page.
You can find information on application due dates and semester dates on the key dates page.
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You will have some compulsory courses and some you can choose from.
Each course is worth a certain amount of credits (often 15 credits, but this does vary). You must gain a set number of credits to be able to graduate from this programme.
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