The Degree of Master of Business Administration – MBA

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

a either

(i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 60 points in the most advanced courses, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) been awarded a PhD from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iv) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b normally, at least three years’ relevant management experience approved by Senate or its representative

and

c demonstrated, in accordance with approved selection criteria, the qualities determined appropriate by the Faculty of Business and Economics. This requirement will normally involve an interview, provision of references and may include tests of aptitude.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student:

a who has attained extensive relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent by Senate or its representative to the requirements in Regulation 1a

and

b who has at least three years’ relevant management experience approved by Senate or its representative

and

c demonstrated in accordance with approved selection criteria the qualities determined appropriate by the Faculty of Business and Economics. This requirement will normally involve an interview, provision of references and may include tests of aptitude.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

3 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c must not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Business Administration Schedule.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Business Administration cannot continue.

6 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 A student enrolled for this degree who has been credited for another degree or diploma with any courses the same or similar to those listed for this degree, is to substitute for each course so credited an alternative course approved by Senate or its representative.

8 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Director of the Programme prior to enrolment.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or the Postgraduate Certificate in Business.

10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.