Master of Business - Economics

The Master of Business is a research master’s degree that can be completed in just 18 months. You'll develop your understanding in a specialist field of business and learn to conduct research with the potential to make an impact on industry and society.

You undertake specialist or interdisciplinary research relevant to your interests, under the guidance of expert research academics in a supportive community for your advanced learning and development. Graduates of the Master of Business are also well placed for further study in the PhD programme.

A postgraduate degree in economics is a valuable professional qualification - with the Economics specialisation in the Master of Business you can go further, faster and in many more directions.

The Master of Business in Economics emphasises the skills most sought-after by employers, especially data analytics for business and policy. Our economics graduates are in high demand across the public and private sectors, both in New Zealand and around the world.

Our postgraduate students are an integral part of the academic life. You'll work with an academic supervisor on a research project, and could also work as a tutor or research assistant while you're studying at AUT. You’ll be joining a vibrant academic community, with access to the NZ Policy Research Institute and New Zealand’s world leading Integrated Data Infrastructure.

Minimum entry requirements:
Completed one of the following or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in all relevant prerequisite papers in the selected subject area:
Bachelor of Business OR
Graduate Diploma in Business
Admission to the Master of Business is subject to approval by the Dean (or representative).
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent. TOEFL IBT - 90.