Overview

Key facts

The Business Administration (MBA) at Auckland Institute of Studies is based on a practical programme with theoretical, applied and research underpinning. It covers a range of business disciplines which form the basis of executive decision-making.

The challenging five-stage programme makes significant time demands in order to reach the required standard.
In addition to assessed courses, the MBA integrates the curriculum through Integrated Management Learning seminars at two critical stages of the programme (after Stages 1 and 2).
The Business Administration (MBA) at Auckland Institute of Studies provides experiential learning with emphasis on sound corporate values, professional skills development and overall growth. Teaching staff are selected for their special blend of academic qualifications, research activities, current business and consulting experience, international involvement and teaching skills; providing exposure to international leading-edge best practices.
The MBA is approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and is continuously reviewed and monitored by international practitioners and academics at the forefront of professional business development.
Programme participants will increase and broaden their skills base and enhance their ability to think laterally, research, problem-solve, be proactive, apply new ideas, think strategically and increase managerial competence. Skills are acquired today that can be applied tomorrow.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Managers
Decision Support Tools and Techniques
Management in a Multicultural Environment
Marketing and Enterprise
Economics and Global Trade
Enterprise and Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

6 intakes per year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Business Administration View 30 other Masters in Business Administration in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

IELTS 6.5 academic (with no band less than 6.0) / TOEFL iBT 79 (with a writing score of 21) / PTE academic score of 58 with no band lower than 50 / NZCEL L5
A degree, or equivalent professional qualification as approved by the Academic Board of AIS; and at least two years relevant work experience as approved by the Academic Board of AIS
hold a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business degree (recognised by Academic Board as being at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard) or other qualification approved by the Academic Head of Business Administration Programmes (or the Academic Director or Academic Registrar in his stead) and include BUAD920 Internship.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24760 NZD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15032 NZD / year

≈ 15032 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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