NZ Recommend Majors
MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a postgraduate program suitable for students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or have relevant work experience. During the 1-year Postgraduate Diploma or 1.5-year MBA program, students gain essential business knowledge in areas such as marketing, management, and accounting, all tailored to the practical business environment in New Zealand.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma program can apply for a 1-year Post-Study Work Visa, and during both their study period and Post-Study Work Visa period, their children may be exempt from tuition fees. MBA graduates are eligible to apply for a 3-year Post-Study Work Visa, with the same dependent tuition fee exemptions applying.
Study pathways
University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration Level 8 – 1 year
- IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
- 3-year Post-Study Work Visa
- Manager-level positions
Master of Business Administration(MBA) Level 9 – 1.5 years
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Manager-level positions
AIS (Auckland Institute of Studies)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration Level 8 – 1 year
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme (*pathway scholarship available)
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1-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Manager-level positions
Master of Business Administration Level 9 – 1.5 years
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IELTS overall 6.5 or English pathway programme (*pathway scholarship available)
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Manager-level positions
Career opportunities
Across New Zealand, including cities outside Auckland, small and medium-sized businesses and retail companies actively seek managers with professional business qualifications. Graduates can leverage their academic knowledge along with prior experience to secure roles across a variety of industries.
After completing the program, graduates can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa (Job Search Visa) and gain managerial experience during this period, building a pathway for a long-term career in New Zealand’s business sector.
