Master of Operations Research and Analytics MORAn at University of Auckland

About

In an age of rapid technological development, Operations Research and Analytics is an essential field. Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Design, this interdisciplinary programme is open to students with undergraduate backgrounds in arts, commerce, engineering or science.

Our graduates are in return, versatile. There are various study tracks for the MORAn, though they will all focus on developing your competencies in core topics: machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, optimisation under uncertainty, financial statistics, and time series analytics.

With an essential research component in each study track, you’ll also enhance your ability to solve problems, think critically, and adopt the fundamentals of the field: minimise risk, make organisations more effective, and ultimately, respond to ongoing demand in both public and private sectors.

Disciplines

Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Research 120 points Taught 120 points Research 180 points Taught 180 points

You must have completed either:

a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.
a Bachelors Honours degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and at least three years of relevant professional experience.
a Bachelors degree and a relevant postgraduate diploma with at least 60 points of courses with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Note: A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed either:

a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.
a Bachelors Honours degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and at least three years of relevant professional experience.
a Bachelors degree and a relevant postgraduate diploma with at least 60 points of courses with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Note: A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Or, alternatively, completred a Bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Or, alternatively, completred a Bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in one of the following:

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject, or
Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study.
Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study.
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands below 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Research 120 points Taught 120 points Research 180 points Taught 180 points

You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

One year of postgraduate-level study
A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of relevant postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree.

Note: a relevant four-year bachelors or one year of relevant postgraduate study may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

One year of postgraduate-level study
A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of relevant postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree.

Note: a relevant four-year bachelors or one year of relevant postgraduate study may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPE requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in one of the following:

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject, or
Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed a bachelor's degree and have three years of relevant professional work experience.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Operations Research and Analytics is an extensive, multidisciplinary field, allowing you to work in a variety of industries, particularly where big data is prominent – future career possibilities may even be tailored to your personal interests. Your advanced skills in self-directed research will additionally provide confidence to adapt to any new applications that may arise.

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Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842

Application Fee

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Master of Operations Research and Analytics MORAn

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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