Study a Master of Business Studies – MBS

Massey University’s Master of Business Studies combines study of advanced theory with research. It gives you the skills you need to progress your career, or continue to further study.

 

What will you learn?

A master’s is a rigorous, challenging, rewarding and exciting programme of study. Your study will focus on your chosen specialisation, in the context of other business disciplines. This reflects the reality of today’s business environment.

 

You will learn the processes and disciplines involved in high-level in-depth research and how to apply them to business. You will complete and present a comprehensive written report on an independent research topic.

 

We utilise our relationships with industry and help you draw on experience you may have to give your learning context and relevance to the real world.

 

The Master of Business Studies qualification will also develop your oral and written communication skills to the level expected of senior business leaders.

 

Insights

• The 2021 Student Experience Survey results for this programme found that 80% of students found the assessment tasks challenged them to learn, and 94% highlight that the programme has given them excellent “research skills”.

• The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this programme found that 75% of graduates are in employment and 58% have continued in further study. A common job title for graduated students was “Strategic Projects Officer”. Respondents indicated that 64% were earning above the New Zealand median national salary.

• Between 2018 and 2021 the average number of students enrolled in the programme was 116 (headcount) and across the whole programme, 88% of courses were successfully completed during 2020.

• The QS World University Ranking by Subject ranks Massey in the top 350 universities worldwide in this subject area. Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 ranks Massey in the top 300 universities globally and 1st in New Zealand in this subject area.