Management Specialisation - Master of Business
In the Management specialisation in the Master of Business you'll explore why leadership and management issues are central to the functioning of any organisation, and how these issues can present as opportunities and challenges for stakeholders.
The Master of Business in Management covers the theory and practice of management, taught by research-active and dedicated staff with strong local and international connections. You'll learn through a programme of innovative courses while also working one on one with a supervisor to research a topic of your interest.
At AUT your management lecturers are strongly embedded in the real world. They bring practical examples and case studies to make your learning relevant, and are experienced researchers. With topics like wellbeing at work, newcomer socialisation, careers over the life course, decent work and leadership for a better world, you can be assured your learning is current as well as future proof.
Management department academic staff and their current research
This is part of the Master of Business.
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To graduate with a Master of Business in Management, you must successfully complete 180 points from:
- Specialisation courses
- Research methods courses
- Research OR Research and electives
Specialisation courses - choose at least two from
- EMPL804 Power and Rights at Work (15 points)
- INTB807 Strategic Management (15 points)
- MGMT809 Organisational Behaviour and Change (15 points)
- SUSE801 Leadership for Sustainable Organisations (15 points)
Research methods courses - complete the following
- BUSS823 Qualitative Research Design and Analysis (15 points)
- BUSS824 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis (15 points)
And choose one of the following
Research
- BUSS990 Thesis (120 points)
Research and electives
- BUSS998 Thesis (90 points)
- Elective courses - 30 points
If you choose the 90-point thesis you need to complete 30 points of electives chosen from the Master of Business, or another postgraduate degree with the approval of the programme director.
In some cases, a dissertation (60-points) can be completed instead of a thesis, depending on your pathway, with the approval of the programme director.
You can only enrol in the research component if you achieve a B- grade average or higher in your courses, have an approved research proposal, and supervision is available for your research.
Other specialisations in the Master of Business
- Accounting
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Marketing
- Sport Leadership and Management
Other postgraduate study options
- Focuses on management for now and for the future
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in the field of management and related disciplines
- Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge across a range of research approaches
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.