Graduate School of Management

Graduate School of
Management
New business ready masters programmes
2013/2014
Nadine France
Marketing Coordinator
February 2013
What will we cover in this training session?
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What are the new masters
programmes
Curriculum
Admissions requirements
Why Auckland?
Important dates
Fees
Questions
What are the new masters programmes?
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Master of Management (15 months, 180
points)
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Business, Accounting or International
Business
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Master of International Business (18
months, 240 points)
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Master of Professional Accounting (18
months, 240 points)
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Two yearly intakes, in September and
April
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Focus on employability and careers
Why study our masters?
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Conversion masters, with focus on
employability and career prospects
with ASB Career Centre support
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Triple Crown accreditation: AACSB
International, EFMD EQUIS and AMBA.
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University of Auckland ranked 83rd in
QS World University Rankings
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Part of the Graduate School of
Management, focussed on
professionals
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Auckland is a safe and affordable city
with a multicultural population
Masters curriculum
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Quarter delivery , four ten-week quarters per year
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Core papers, specialisations and the strategy capstone.
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Team based learning, with real life examples and peer support to
encourage creative thinking.
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Professional development modules to increase employability and build “soft
skills” which appeal to employers.
Professional Development Modules to increase
your employability and job prospects
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Communication
Team work
Project management
Problem-solving
Negotiation
Sales skills
Business context
e-Portfolio
Leadership
Student admissions requirements
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Little or no work experience
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Bachelors degree from recognised
university
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B- average or higher in at least
90 points or equivalent for most
advanced courses.
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IELTS 6.5 with no band lower
than 6.0 or TOEFL equivalent.
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Cognate and non-cognate
pathways
Important dates: application and entry dates
Fees for the 2013 intake
Programme
Points & Duration
2013 International
Student Fees
Master of Management
180 pts,
15‐months
$50,580
Master of International
Business
240 pts,
18‐months
$67,440
Master of Professional
Accounting
240 pts,
18‐months
$67,440
Key points about the masters:
- Masters of Management, Master of
International Business or Master of
Professional Accounting
- September and April intakes
- Focus on careers and employability
- Taught in an internationally ranked
Business School
‐ Access to networking and the business
community
‐ Students need a bachelors degree, limited
work experience, and IELTS of 6.5
Other sources of
information
•GSM website
gsm.auckland.ac.nz/masters
•E-book prospectus
•You Tube video
•Regular webinars