This 180-point masters programme will prepare students from business, engineering, social sciences, sciences or technology backgrounds for careers as business analytics professionals.
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Programme overview
This practice-focused programme will equip you to interrogate business challenges and then source, manipulate and analyse data to address issues and inform organisational strategies.
You will also develop a strong portfolio of professional skills that will enable you to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience through the use of data visualisation tools and storytelling.
You will have a choice of three specialisations. These provide the opportunity to develop and apply analytical techniques in your field and engage in a project-based industry capstone that provide experience in responding to the challenges of working in a live business context with real data.
Also available: Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCertBusAn). The PGCertBusAn is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the MBusAn.
The Master of Business Analytics is a 15-month, 180-point coursework masters programme studied over five quarters.
You will study six core courses (Part I) addressing data sources for the formulation of business strategies and the analytics required to inform decision-making. Topics will include business analytics and information management tools, storytelling and data visualisation, predictive analytics, and decision-making and optimisation.
In Part II you will choose to focus on either Marketing, Supply Chain Management or FinTech and enhance and develop your skills sets in a disciplinary context. Following the completion of a business consultancy practice course and a course in advanced project management you will complete an applied industry project.
Requirement:
180 points: Taught masters
Part I
90 points:
BUSINFO 700 (15 points) – Analysis of Business Problems
BUSINFO 701 (15 points) – Business Analytics Tools
BUSINFO 702 (15 points) – Information Management
BUSINFO 703 (15 points) – Data Visualisation for Business
BUSINFO 704 (15 points) – Predictive Business Analytics
BUSINFO 705 (15 points) – Decision Analytics
Part II
Choose from
Marketing Specialisation Courses:
90 points:
BUSINFO 706 (15 points) – Customer and Market Insights
BUSINFO 707 (15 points) – Digital Marketing and Analytics
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
Sample programme structure
180 points: Taught - Note this is a sample structure only for the Marketing specialisation, full-time study starting in Quarter Two.
2023 90 points
Code:
BUSINFO 700 (Q2/22)
Name:
Analysis of Business Problems
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 705 (Q2/22)
Name:
Decision Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 701 (Q3/22)
Name:
Business Analytics Tools
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 702 (Q3/22)
Name:
Information Management
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 703 (Q4/22)
Name:
Data Visualisation for Business
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 704 (Q4/22)
Name:
Predictive Business Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
2024 90 points
Code:
BUSINFO 710 (Q1/23)
Name:
Advanced Project Management
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 706 (Q1/23)
Name:
Customer and Market Insights
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 707 (Q1/23)
Name:
Digital Marketing and Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 711 (Q2/23)
Name:
Consultancy Practice
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 712 (Q2/23)
Name:
Marketing Analytics Industry Project
Type:
Industry Project
Points:
30 pts
Sample programme structure
180 points: Taught - Note this is a sample structure only for the Marketing specialisation, part-time study (15 points per quarter) starting in Quarter Two.
2023 45 points
Code:
BUSINFO 700 (Q2/22)
Name:
Analysis of Business Problems
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 701 (Q3/22)
Name:
Business Analytics Tools
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 704 (Q4/22)
Name:
Predictive Business Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
2024 60 points
Code:
BUSINFO 710 (Q1/23)
Name:
Advanced Project Management
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 705 (Q2/23)
Name:
Decision Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 702 (Q3/23)
Name:
Information Management
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 703 (Q4/23)
Name:
Data Visualisation for Business
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
2025 75 points
Code:
BUSINFO 706 (Q1/24)
Name:
Customer and Market Insights
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 707 (Q1/24)
Name:
Digital Marketing and Analytics
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 711 (Q2/24)
Name:
Consultancy Practice
Type:
Core taught
Points:
15 pts
Code:
BUSINFO 712 (Q2/24)
Name:
Marketing Analytics Industry Project
Type:
Industry experience
Points:
30 pts
2023 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
You must have completed a bachelors or honours degree in business or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering, social sciences, sciences or technology. You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 90 points of the most advanced courses of the bachelors programme, or over the entire honours programme. In addition, you must have passed an undergraduate level course in business statistics (STATS 108) or equivalent.
If you have completed advanced course(s) in an undergraduate degree that are considered substantially similar to courses in this programme, you will be required to complete substitute course(s). Advice will be provided to you on a case-by-case basis.
This programme can be studied full-time or part-time and is open to both international and domestic students.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCertBusAn) is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the Master of Business Analytics (MBusAn).
Courses passed for the postgraduate certificate can be reassigned to the 180-point MBusAn provided you meet the minimum GPA entry requirement and the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Study option
Taught180 points
Grade required
GPEGrade Point Equivalent5.0
An undergraduate degree
Qualification
IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in business or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as arts, engineering, technology, or science. Your study must be from a recognised university (or similar institution), and you will need a GPE of 5.0 in the most advanced courses taken. In addition, you must have passed an undergraduate level course in business statistics (STATS 108) or equivalent.
If you have completed advanced course(s) in an undergraduate degree that are considered substantially similar to courses in this programme you will be required to complete substitute course(s). Advice will be provided to you on a case-by-case basis
International applicants must also have evidence of English language proficiency such as IELTS (score of 6.5, and no bands below 6.0) or equivalent.
Our Business Masters programmes are taught entirely in English. You must be able to understand, speak and write fluently in English. If your English does not meet the required standard, our English Language Academy offers the following courses customised for the Business Masters:
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCertBusAn) is an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the Master of Business Analytics (MBusAn).
Courses passed for the postgraduate certificate can be reassigned to the 180-point MBusAn provided you meet the minimum GPA entry requirement and the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
How much does a Master of Business Analytics cost per year?
2023 fees
The estimated programme fees for the full 180-point programme are:
Domestic students: NZ$28,891
International students: NZ$63,295
The estimated annual fees are:
Domestic students
NZ$21,276*
International students
NZ$41,381 – $49,397*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,131.30 for full-time study (135 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
Key dates
You can apply for entry into your chosen programme up to 12 months before the programme start date and may receive a firm or conditional offer.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
Developing your skills and capabilities
The Business School is committed to giving you opportunities to develop as a scholar, leader, innovator and global citizen.
As you study towards your MBusAn you can expect to develop capabilities that will enhance your career and help you make a positive impact on society. You will acquire these capabilities from your courses and through participation in a range of co-curricular activities.
While enhancing your critical thinking and analytical skills, your studies will equip you with strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills as well as cross-cultural understanding.
A MBusAn graduate is expected to have skills and capabilities in the following areas:
Disciplinary knowledge and practice
Graduates will be able to demonstrate advanced specialised knowledge and integrated understanding of data sources, data storage, and statistical techniques along with a critical awareness of current technologies and business practices.
Critical thinking
Graduates will be able to synthesise and evaluate evidence from one or multiple data sources and analyses to identify actionable insights and inform managerial decision-making.
Solution seeking
Graduates will be able to use data and analytics to address complex business and management issues and develop implementable solutions
Communication and engagement
Graduates will be able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate the results of analytical projects in a variety of modes to technical and non-technical audiences.
Independence and integrity
Graduates will able to engage in independent, reflective, and ethical decision-making, demonstrating consideration of privacy and data governance issues.
Social and environmental responsibility
Graduates will recognise the significance of the principles underpinning the Treaty of Waitangi and of sustainability within the context of business analytics.
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.
Where could this programme take you?
You will be equipped with specialist knowledge and skills and prepare you for entry into careers as business analytics professionals. People with business analytics skills are highly in demand globally.
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