Duration
Full-time: Varies
Next start date
2027 Semester One – 1 March
2027 Semester Two – 19 July
Available locations
City
Points
120 or 180
Programme type
Postgraduate
Taught & research options available

Programme overview

In an age of rapid technological development, Operations Research and Analytics is an essential field. Offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Design, this interdisciplinary programme is open to students with undergraduate backgrounds in Arts, Commerce, Engineering or Science.

There are various study tracks for the MORAn, though they will all focus on developing your competencies in core topics: machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, optimisation under uncertainty, financial statistics, and time series analytics.

With an essential research component in each study track, you’ll also enhance your ability to solve problems, think critically, and adopt the fundamentals of the field: minimising risk, making organisations more effective, and ultimately, responding to ongoing demand in both public and private sectors.

Programme structure

There are four options to complete a MORAn to suit your learning and career needs. Each option involves a thesis or research project, as well as courses to cover the following topics: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, and Time Series Analytics.

120 point research or taught
You can either pursue a 120 point Research or 120 point Taught MORAn depending on your preferred educational outcomes.

180 point research or taught
You can either pursue a 180 point Research MORAn or 180 point Taught MORAn. 

Other options
If you're not ready to commit to a full masters programme, we also offer the following options, which are both pathway programmes to a MORAn:

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

2026 entry requirements

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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
    Research 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
  • Study option
    Research 180 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
  • Study option
    Taught 180 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

You must have completed either:

  • a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.
  • a Bachelors Honours degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 
  • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and at least three years of relevant professional experience. 
  • a Bachelors degree and a relevant postgraduate diploma with at least 60 points of courses with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 

Note: A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed either:

  • a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.
  • a Bachelors Honours degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 
  • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and at least three years of relevant professional experience. 
  • a Bachelors degree and a relevant postgraduate diploma with at least 60 points of courses with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 

Note: A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Or, alternatively, completed a Bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Or, alternatively, completed a Bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. 

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in one of the following:

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

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
    Research 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    One year of postgraduate study.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    One year of postgraduate study.

  • Study option
    Research 180 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

  • Study option
    Taught 180 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

    No bands below 6.0.

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

  • One year of postgraduate-level study
  • A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of relevant postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree.

Note: a relevant four-year bachelors or one year of relevant postgraduate study may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

  • One year of postgraduate-level study
  • A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of relevant postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree.

Note: a relevant four-year bachelors or one year of relevant postgraduate study may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

You must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area at a recognised university (or similar institution).

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPE requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in one of the following:

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject, or
Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed a bachelor's degree and have three years of relevant professional work experience.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Operations Research and Analytics cost per year?

2026 fees

Domestic students
NZ$12,013.20 – $12,854.40*
International students
NZ$55,484*

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 $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Key dates

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.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2026
8 December 2025
Semester Two 2026
8 June 2026

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Operations Research and Analytics is an extensive, multidisciplinary field, allowing you to work in a variety of industries, particularly where big data is prominent. Future career possibilities may even be tailored to your personal interests. Additionally, your advanced skills in self-directed research will allow you to adapt to any new applications that may arise.

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