Without Specialisation – Master of Business Administration

Admission to Massey

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

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Master of Business Administration you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree, having achieved at least a B- grade average in the highest level courses, or equivalent
• have completed at least 3 years of relevant postgraduate practical work experience
• have been selected into the qualification on the basis of selection process which may include a written application, references and practical exercises.

Application closing dates

There are 3 intakes each year.

First intake application closing date

• International students: 20 January 2025
• Domestic students: 17 February 2025

Second intake application closing date

• International students: 19 May 2025
• Domestic students: 16 June 2025

Third intake application closing date

• International students: 15 September 2025
• Domestic students: 13 October 2025

Documents you need to provide

You need to supply the following documentation with your application:

• copies of official transcripts of all previous university and/or professional qualifications
• a full CV showing at least 3 years work experience
• an application statement covering supplied questions (video or in writing)
• a passport-sized photo for identification purposes.

Application statement

Questions to address in your application statement (video or written):

• Compared with other choices you considered for your studies, what made you select Massey?
• Why have you chosen to do an MBA at this stage in your career?
• How will you draw on your unique skills and experiences to contribute to your cohort’s MBA experience?
• There will be group work during your studies. Tell us about the ways you have managed to perform in groups previously.
• The MBA will require substantial work in class and out of class. In the past, how have you managed your time to be effective?
• What are your career plans following your MBA graduation and how will the MBA help you achieve them?

Work experience

The work experience requirement ensures that you are able to contribute effectively and participate from a position of experience and knowledge. This means that when you have less than the required 3 years’ work experience, we are unlikely to consider you for this MBA.

English language requirements

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

• Massey University English language requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Whatever your industry background or qualifications you hold, the Massey Master of Business Administration can help you progress into leadership and management roles across many sectors: private business, government or non-profits.

As a practically trained, globally competent MBA graduate, you are considered a generalist manager and can position yourself for leadership roles across the board in New Zealand or overseas.

The MBA is designed for emerging managers and leaders who want to broaden their career opportunities by combining a specialist undergraduate degree with a broad and widely applicable MBA. With its strong practical focus, the Massey MBA builds on your practical work experience and adds new relevant learnings you can instantly apply at work. This will be a tremendous advantage when you apply for management and leadership positions.

Massey Career Centre

Massey Career Centre is here to help you build the skills and knowledge you’ll need in your career. You can access our services online or in person, both while you study and after you graduate.

• Massey Career Centre

MBA alumni network

After you graduate from the MBA, you can access our MBA alumni network for your professional networking. It also offers opportunities to pursue more learning which will assist you with remaining current as a manager and leader.