Master of Business Management* MBM
*Not open to new enrolments in 2012.
The MBM is suitable for students with a first degree – specifically in non-commerce subject areas – good grades, and with little or no business experience. The MBM is designed to develop master’s level knowledge and skills in business and management as part of career preparation and entry. The aim is to prepare individuals for employment either in a field related to their first degree discipline by enhancing the utility and employability of the first discipline, or in a management role.
The MBM is a two-year programme. The first year comprises 10 core courses; in the second year students take seven more courses and complete a research project. Progression into the programme’s second year requires a B grade average over the 10 first-year courses. Students may exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDipBM) on successful completion of the first-year courses.
Entry requirements
Candidates wishing to enrol in the Master of Business Management must be approved as a candidate for the degree by the Dean of Commerce, and either qualified for a New Zealand university degree with at least a B grade average in 300 level courses, or equivalent, or been admitted Ad Eundem Statum as the holder of such a degree; or qualified for admission by transferring from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.
Applicants must demonstrate a high proficiency in English. Applicants who speak English as a second language will be required to produce evidence that their ability to communicate in English is of an adequate standard. This may include TOEFL, or other tests, interview, or comprehension tests in order to ensure that an applicant will be able to communicate and participate fully in the course.
Application process
A special application to the programme is required by 1 September for international students and 13 December for domestic students. It is essential that all applicants discuss their application with the MBM Programme Coordinator before completing the application form.
Courses
The structure of the MBM programme is closely prescribed, and consists of courses listed in Group A of the schedule to the degree, courses listed in Group B of the schedule to the degree and a research project.
The Master of Business Management may be awarded with Distinction.
Group A
- MBUS 611 Accounting for Managers
- MBUS 612 Quantitative Methods for Business
- MBUS 613 Leadership
- MBUS 614 Managerial Economics
- MBUS 615 Organisational Analysis and Development
- MBUS 621 Managerial Finance
- MBUS 622 Operations and Supply Chain Management
- MBUS 623 Marketing
- MBUS 624 Business Strategy
- MBUS 625 Managing People and Teams
Group B
- MBUS 631 Managing Information Technology
- MBUS 632 International Business
- MBUS 633 Managing Change
- MBUS 634 Business Law
- MBUS 635 Business Development
- MBUS 641 Project Management
- MBUS 642 Business Research Methods
- MBUS 680 Research Project
Duration
The degree may be completed in a minimum of 24 months full-time study or part-time in up to five years.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Master of Business Management (University Regulations website).
For course advice contact Malcolm Scott, Programme Coordinator or see the Master of Business Management webpage.