Why Study / Key Benefits

Massey University’s Master of Management (International Business) is a postgraduate, professionally focused qualification designed for students who want to develop management knowledge for organisations operating across international markets. A previous business degree is not required if the applicant meets the relevant bachelor’s-degree entry requirement. The programme focuses on exporting, internationalisation, multinational enterprise management, global strategy, cross-cultural management, sustainability, logistics and the effect of geopolitical issues on international trade.

Key benefits include:

• Specialisation in International Business within a 180-credit Master of Management.
• Practical understanding of exporting, international market selection, foreign exchange, global marketing and logistics.
• Study of how multinational enterprises expand and operate across different cultural, political and economic environments.
• Development of global business strategy and cross-cultural management skills.
• Exposure to sustainability, resilience and geopolitical issues affecting global business.
• Applied learning using current affairs, practical cases and workplace-related internationalisation challenges.
• Suitable for students changing into or progressing within management careers.
• Auckland-based study with international students permitted to study on campus in New Zealand.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Master of Management is a parts-based qualification. Students complete Part One before progressing to Part Two, and must achieve a B- grade average across Part One courses for progression.

For International Business, the current subject structure includes:

Part One

• 152725 Building Export and Import Businesses – 30 credits
• 152726 Growing Multinational Enterprises – 30 credits
• 152727 Managing Multinational Enterprises – 30 credits

Disciplines / Specialisations

International Business is one of the current Master of Management specialisations.

The Master of Management currently offers:

• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Programme Highlights

• NZQF Level 9 master's degree.
• 180 credits.
• 12 months full-time for the International Business specialisation.
• February/Semester One start for the current full-time International Business pathway.
• Auckland campus.
• Open to international students on campus in New Zealand.
• International-business focus rather than a general management-only curriculum.
• Strong emphasis on applied and experiential learning.
• International trade, exporting and importing.
• Multinational enterprise management.
• Foreign direct investment.
• Global strategy.
• Cross-cultural management.
• Sustainability and resilience.
• Geopolitical influences on global trade.
• Practical cases based on current affairs and internationalisation challenges.
• Professional Practice / applied business project options in Part Two.

Career Outcomes

Massey states that the qualification can open opportunities for international-business specialist positions across a wide range of industries and can support career progression for people already working in organisations with an international dimension.

Potential career areas include:

• International business specialist
• International business development
• Import/export management
• Global marketing
• International logistics
• Multinational enterprise management
• International operations
• Business strategy
• Cross-cultural management
• International trade
• Business consulting
• Management roles in internationally active organisations.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current live programme page confirms that:

• International Business is an active Master of Management specialisation.
• The programme is based at the Auckland campus.
• International students can study on campus in New Zealand.
• The full-time International Business pathway is 12 months with a Semester One start.
• Progression from Part One to Part Two requires a B- grade average across Part One.
• The programme is primarily taught and professionally oriented.
• A previous bachelor's degree does not have to be in business, provided the applicant satisfies the stated relevant-degree/equivalent and grade requirements.
• Students with sufficient prior postgraduate study may be able to replace the standard core course with an approved alternative, subject to Massey's rules.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to physically study this programme at Massey's Auckland campus will generally need a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa.

Immigration New Zealand currently requires applicants to:

• Have an offer of place from an approved education provider.
• Have sufficient funds to pay tuition fees or an appropriate scholarship.
• Demonstrate sufficient living funds or have an acceptable sponsor.
• Have acceptable medical and travel insurance.
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Have a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand.
• Show that they can leave New Zealand at the end of their authorised stay.
• Study full-time in the approved course.