Auckland University of Technology

Master of Business

Qualification Education systems in some countries might use a level system divided into 10 levels. High levels imply more complex learning. Learn more	Master's Degree
Level Most education systems cover a wide range of qualifications from certificates to PhD. Learn more	9
Duration	18 Months
Credits	180
Study area	Business
English level requirement	IELTS 6.5
Country	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Price international Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.	29,950
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Programme overview

A Master of Business is recognised as a wise investment for a senior career, and is likely to boost earning potential. A master's degree by research is also essential for those considering a possible academic career route. The Master of Business is a research master’s degree that can be completed in just 18 months. Throughout your studies you develop advanced research skills, as well as a rigorous understanding of a specialist business field relevant to your interests. The programme equips you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills in demand in today’s complex and changing business environments. Graduates of the Master of Business are well placed for further study in the PhD programme.

Course Content

To graduate with a Master of Business, you must successfully complete 180 points from:

- specialisation paper;

- research methods paper(s);

- a thesis or dissertation.

ACCOUNTING:
Advanced Financial Reporting
Accounting Issues in Emerging Markets
Advanced Topics in Accounting Information Systems
Contemporary Auditing
Contemporary Issues in International Accounting
International Financial Statement Analysis
Sustainability Accounting and Accountability
Accounting for Strategic Decision Making
Concepts of Income, Deductions and Capital Gains Taxation

INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Research Design
Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Enterprise systems: Theory and Applications
Advanced Project Management
Strategic Information Systems
Business Analytics
Business Process Modelling
Enterprise Architecture
Advanced Supply Chain Management
Digital Technology: Theoretical Foundations and Implications

ECONOMICS:
Microeconomic Theory and Policy
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Econometric Theory and Applications
Industrial Organisation
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Development Economics
Labour Economics
International Trade Theory and Policy
Economics of Public Policy
Health Economics
Foundations for Economic Research
Economic Policy Evaluation
Time Series Econometrics
Urban Economics
Social Data Science

FINANCE:
Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Investment and Risk Analysis
Financial Modelling
International Finance
Financial Econometrics
Research Methods in Finance

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:
International Business Management
Leadership Challenges in International Management
International Business and Large Emerging Markets (LEMs)
The International Business Environment

MANAGEMENT:
Advanced Supply Chain Management
Work and Employment
Comparative Employment Relations
Occupational Health and Safety
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Human Resources and Analytics
Human Resource Development
Organisational Change
Diversity in Organisations
Strategic Management
Organisational Behaviour
Sustainable Enterprise Strategies

MARKETING:
Brands and Communications
Multivariate Analysis and Experimental Design
Qualitative Research Methods
Advances in Services Research
Business and Organisational Marketing
Consumption and Consumer Behaviour
Advanced Brand Management
Shopping Environment Studies

SPORT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:
Advanced Sport Development
Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
Advanced Sport Marketing
Advanced Sport Event Management

Entry requirements

Master of Business

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