- Where you can study
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Auckland campus
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International students
International students are not New Zealand citizens or residents.
- Open to international students on campus in New Zealand
- Note:
- Note: Full-time study: Auckland Semester 1; only available over 12 months (includes summer school). Distance learning: 18 months
Specialise in International Business for your Master of Management at Massey
You may not have previous international business experience, but have found yourself a manager of staff working in this area. Or you may be looking at moving into a management role in the international business area. If so, Massey’s Master of Management (International Business) will increase your understanding and expertise in international-business related skills and knowledge. Such expertise is particularly relevant when working for firms in countries with small domestic markets (like New Zealand), where internationalisation is imperative.
The Master of Management is a rigorous qualification, where you will be expected to achieve at a high level. The quality of our graduates reflects this, and contributes to the reputation of the qualification.
Exporting, internationalisation, and managing in a multinational environment
You will learn and gain practical insights about:
- essentials of exporting, including international market choice, basics of foreign exchange, international marketing and logistics
- the underlying trade and internationalisation theories
- how to grow a multinational enterprise across diverse cultural, administrative and political, geographic and economic environments
- strategies to enter foreign markets
- strategies to compete successfully in international markets
- how to respond to cross-cultural management challenges such as working in multicultural teams
- how to respond to grand challenges in global markets (sustainability and resilience in times of crisis).
Real-world learning
We place a high emphasis on applied hands-on experiential learning activities. Teaching focuses on current affairs and uses practical teaching cases to illustrate course concepts and their application in internationalisation challenges.. You will learn from our business experts – Massey University has the largest and one of the most highly respected management schools in New Zealand.
Interested in a PhD?
To progress to a PhD, choose Massey’s research-based Master of Business Studies.
A Master of Management in International Business is a good fit if you:
- have an undergraduate degree (not necessarily in business)
- would like to change or progress a management career
- are interested in a qualification that is primarily taught and offers connections and opportunities for learning linked to current practice in the workplace with a focus on employability.
Planning information
Planning information
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.
For progression to Part Two of the Master of Management, you will need to achieve a B- grade average across the Part One courses.
If you have completed at least 60 credits of postgraduate study with a minimum grade average of C+ you will not need to complete the core course in Schedule A (152716). However, this is not a credit and you must complete an approved alternative course/s totalling 30 credits in your subject, or an alternative course from Schedule B, or equivalent. You will need to add the course using the Special Permission function on the Course Enrolment page in your portal.
If you are admitted directly to Part Two of the Master of Management on the basis of credit for Part One, you will be awarded the qualification without a subject.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Courses you can enrol in
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.
Core courses for the Master of Management
As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Master of Management core courses
International Business courses
Part One
Compulsory course
Course code: 152725 Building Export and Import Businesses 30 credits
Focuses on the first stage of international expansion by providing an introduction to the knowledge and skills required for managing import and export businesses and conducting international trade.
View full course detailsSubject courses
Course code: 152726 Growing Multinational Enterprises 30 credits
Focuses on strategies and implementation challenges of foreign direct investment projects.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152727 Managing Multinational Enterprises 30 credits
An examination of management challenges commonly faced by firms that have already expanded internationally, addressing four different levels of internal organisational analysis: the individual, the cross-cultural project team, organisational units such as subsidiaries, and the relationship between the multinational organisation and its host country societies.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 115815 Special Topic 30 credits
An advanced course of study designed to meet the needs of a student at 800-level.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152810 Innovative Business Solutions 30 credits
Using a design thinking approach to solving business problems, transdisciplinary teams will tackle managerial problems in conversation with industry partners, via a live-action learning project with real impact for global business.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152894 Professional Practice 60 credits
Candidates will undertake a professional action investigation within the subject area in which the Master of Management is being completed. Investigations may be conducted either individually or in groups and assessment of the outcome of the investigation may be in a variety of ways including written and oral presentations.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Management (International Business) you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, having achieved a grade average of at least B- in the highest level courses, or
- have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business with a B- grade average, or equivalent.
If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification, in a single subject. If you are granted credit, the degree will be awarded without a subject.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $10,652
- International students: $39,840
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
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, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
Find more scholarships and awardsFees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
Careers and job opportunities
This qualification will open the doors to a huge range of positions as an international business specialist within almost any industry. If you are currently working this qualification will help you understand the international context of your organisation and progress up the career hierarchy.
Sought after by employers
International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.
Earn more
A Ministry of Education report found that:
- earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
- five years after leaving study, most young domestic graduates will be earning above the national median earnings
- young masters graduates earn 86 per cent more than the national median
- good careers are associated with better health, better wellbeing and more satisfying lives
Research has also shown that managers in exporting industries and multinational corporations earn above-average wages.
International students
International students
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated 5 star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least 3 months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
Accreditations and rankings
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Massey Business School is rated in the top 5% of global business colleges by AACSB International.
QS Ranking - Business Management Studies
Massey University is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 500 universities for business and management.
ShanghaiRanking – Business Administration
Massey University is ranked #2 in New Zealand for business administration by ShanghaiRanking.
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