Objectives

Massey graduates apply the skills they develop to capitalize on opportunities, inspire and manage change and drive business in New Zealand forward. Some of the objectives of our programme are to:

• Create Leaders and Transform Businesses
• Provide an engaging and rich learning environment to foster personal development and leadership.
• An opportunity for professionals to update and stay current with business thinking.
• Enhance managerial competencies
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Expand career opportunities
• Build Networks

• Programme is practical and uses theory and research to underpin real time applications.
• Class sessions are interactive and utilize a combination of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, experiential exercises, online support and class discussions.
• Group work is a key element, an opportunity to gain a practical insight into team dynamics, build networks and form friendships.
• Teaching staff are drawn from: senior academics holding formal appointments within the University and senior professionals from the business community and distinguished visiting scholars from New Zealand and overseas.
• An overseas study tour is offered.

Participation of business and/or government sectors

• New students have significant work experience and bring with them a wealth of practical business knowledge. Mutual learning from peers is a key feature of the programme.
• Each paper has time allocated for Guest speakers, usually business people who want to share their experience with new students.
• The research component is often undertaken within the students own company providing an opportunity to develop consulting and research skills.
• Assignments throughout the programme are directly linked to real business cases and also involve your own company.
• Involvement of Alumni is encouraged at all levels of the MBA, as policy advisers, guest presenters and lead lecturers.
• Employers and external business leaders are engaged at all levels via the College of Business Advisory Board and as contributors to the various MBA governing structures.

In 2009