NZ MBA GUIDE 2008

Select the ‘right’ programme for you.
Click here to use the Decision Matrix.


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What is the MBA?

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Who pursues the MBA degree in New Zealand?

Work experience
Management experience
Age
Gender
Education

Cultural Background


Why pursue an MBA degree ?

Self development
Career advancement or change
Networking
Recognised qualification


What do MBA degree students learn?

Personal skill development
Internal organisational processes
People – individual and group behaviour
Organisational boundary and external forces


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MBA Programmes Offered in New Zealand

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Where are MBA programmes offered?
   
How are New Zealand MBA programmes designed?

Full-time (FT)
Part-time (PT)
Specialised (SP)
Stair-cased (SC)

   
How do NZ programmes compare - faculty, hours, students and graduates?
   
Admission requirements for NZ MBA Programmes?
   
What is the GMAT®?
   
The selection process
   
What preparation is required before enrolling?
   
Do students ever fail within NZ MBA programmes?
 
How much do New Zealand MBA programmes cost?
   
How do you make an informed choice?

Gather more information
Identify and prioritise your criteria


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Personal Objectives

   

Commitment

   

Programme design

   

Location of programmes
   

Reputation of programmes
   

Programme quality (Accreditation/ Rankings)
   

Learning Community

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Impact on Family / Work Commitments

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Cost
   

Programme visit and intuition

   

The MBA Agency Decision Matrix
   
           How reliable is this decision process?

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How do you apply for an MBA programme?

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What happens after you gain admission to an MBA programme?

 


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