Master of Analytics – MAnalyt

Massey’s Master of Analytics will equip you with technical ability and competence in devising data-driven solutions. These are the skills needed to transform massive amounts of data into insights that enable better decision making and innovation both in the private and public sectors.

Businesses and organisations today collect unprecedented amounts of detailed data. They can use this to become more competitive through greater efficiencies and new product creation. But in practice, the sheer volume of information is often overwhelming.

The Master of Analytics will help you understand all these things, as well as give you training in communicating your findings in a compelling way to a business audience. Your study will cover fundamental data analysis tools, including machine learning, data mining, statistics, and econometrics.

In the last phase of study, you will complete an applied analytics project, where you will address a real-world problem in collaboration with an organisation. We also give you training in communicating your findings in a compelling way to a business audience.

Gain globally recognised industry certification

The Master of Analytics is supported by the world's leading business analytics software provider - SAS. Students earn the globally recognised SAS Academic Specialisation, which recognises knowledge learnt that further enhances a graduate’s industry skills. The Specialisation supports students to prepare to work in a data-rich business environment and documents students’ coursework using SAS’ award-winning software to solve real-world business problems. Massey University was the first New Zealand university to offer the SAS Academic Specialisation.

Latest theory, technology and practical learning

Your course of study in the Master of Analytics will cover the fundamental theoretical concepts in analytics as well as the latest and cutting-edge technologies in the industry such as Python and R, together with SQL.

You will then learn how these tools are applied in a specialisation of your choosing. In the last phase of study you will complete an applied analytics project, where the knowledge and skills you have learnt will be utilised to address a real-world problem in collaboration with an organisation.

Insights

• The 2020 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification found that 83% of students on this qualification believed assessment tasks challenged students to learn, 87% believe that the qualification has given them excellent “knowledge of the field you are studying”, and 79% highlight that the qualification has given them “critical thinking skills”.
• The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this qualification found that 75% of graduates are in employment and 50% have continued in further study. The most common industry graduated students were working in was “Finance and Insurance Services”. Respondents indicated that 100% were earning above the New Zealand median national salary.
• Between 2018 and 2021 the average number of students enrolled in the qualification was 86 (headcount) and across the whole qualification, 88% of courses were successfully completed during 2020.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Analytics you will:

• have sufficient background in statistical analysis tools to satisfy the qualification coordinator that you have the capacity to undertake the qualification; and
• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum B- grade average in the higher level courses, or equivalent: or
• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree, and have completed at least two years' experience in a relevant field of work or professional activity, or equivalent.

You will provide the following documents:

• copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
• a current CV showing all relevant work experience with statistical software.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

• Massey University English language requirements

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

• Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
• Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.