The Degree of Master of Business Administration – MBA

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

(iii) completed the requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(iv) been awarded a PhD from this University, or have equivalent prior study

or

(v) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree

and

(b) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

b normally, at least three years’ relevant management experience approved by the Programme Director

and

c demonstrated, in accordance with approved selection criteria, the qualities determined appropriate by the Faculty of Business and Economics. This requirement will normally involve an interview, provision of references and may include tests of aptitude.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Business Administration Schedule.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Business Administration cannot continue.

7 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 A student enrolled for this degree who has been credited for another degree or diploma with any courses the same as, or similar to, those listed for this degree is to substitute for each course so credited an alternative course approved by Senate or its representative.

9 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Director of the Programme prior to enrolment.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or the Postgraduate Certificate in Business.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.