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The Master of Business is an 18-month research-focused graduate program that deepens your expertise in a specific business area while equipping you with impactful research skills.
Under the mentorship of experienced academics, you'll pursue specialized or interdisciplinary research aligned with your interests within a collaborative learning environment. This degree also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies through AUT's PhD program.
An economics specialization within the Master of Business offers particularly strong career prospects - this postgraduate qualification opens diverse professional pathways and accelerates career advancement.
The Economics specialization prioritizes employer-valued competencies, particularly business and policy data analytics. Our economics alumni are highly sought after by organizations worldwide, across both government and corporate sectors.
As a postgraduate student, you'll actively contribute to academic life through supervised research projects and potential teaching/research assistant roles. You'll join a dynamic scholarly network with access to premier resources like the NZ Policy Research Institute and New Zealand's cutting-edge Integrated Data Infrastructure.