Auckland University of Technology
Faculty of Business
Auckland

AUT MBA

Start dates: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct          Length: 12 months FT; up to 48 months PT

First offered: 2004

Fees, includes texts:         Domestic                $26,541             

                                            Non-domestic         $32,500

Objectives
  • provides a tool box of models and techniques for all the core functions of management.
  • designed for practising managers and for professionals aspiring to future managerial careers.
  • focuses on a general grounding in all functional business and management areas in order to develop knowledge, confidence and skills for emerging and middle level managers.
  • graduates will be able to operate at a senior organisational level, providing overall leadership.

Particular strengths or unique aspects
  • academic year comprises six, eight week terms with classes being offered at 9am, 1pm and 6pm daily.
  • part and full time study options can start (and recommence) when you need to plan study time according to work commitments.
  • students bring perspectives from a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, health, business and education.
  • classroom learning is supplemented by guest lecturers (industry leaders and visiting overseas academics), on-line learning, collaborative team work and action learning in the work place.

Teaching method
  • lecturers have experience in teaching and keep up to date with current professional practice also drawing on their own industry experiences.
  • small classes help emphasize development as a business professional, allowing greater individual contribution and participation, fostering team work and inter-personal skills


Participation of business and/or government sectors

“When studying for the AUT MBA, your learning will be based on real industry examples. A Business Advisory Committee made up of respected business leaders and experts in a range of business fields continuously monitors local and international trends to ensure the curriculum remains up to date.”

In 2007

Number of faculty teaching   45 Classroom hours (approx)   432
Entering students   91 Students enrolled   225

Graduating students                         51   Total NZ Graduates                   174