Executive MBA PROGRAMME INFORMATION
2021 WELLINGTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENTPROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMMES
AT THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENTAt the
Wellington School of Business and Government, we offer a
comprehensive suite of professionally focused postgraduate
programmes for people at all stages in life, from recent graduates
looking to kick-start their career in a particular area, to working
professionals looking to take that next step to enhance their
leadership qualities.
Study at a leading business schoolThe Wellington School of
Business and Government is among the 1 percent of business schools
worldwide to hold the prestigious Triple Crown of accreditation, an
international mark of distinction.
Enhance your careerOur professional programmes combine academic
knowledge and practical and professional experience, with a focus
on career progression. You’ll develop practical skills that you can
immediately put to use in your professional life and build a bank
of knowledge and tools that will maximise your career potential.
You’ll gain a broad understanding of the global business
environment, leading to opportunities not just in New Zealand but
globally. As well as subject-specific knowledge, you will develop
capabilities you can transfer to everyday life, such as
negotiation, presentation, and problem solving. Over the course of
your programme, you’ll build a strong network of fellow students,
leading academics, and industry leaders through regular group work,
internship opportunities, and consultancy projects.
Study that fits around youAll our programmes have been designed
with the flexibility to fit around your work and life commitments
and goals. Most programmes can be completed in just over a year of
full-time study for those looking for an intensive pathway to
jump-start their career and for international students looking to
travel to New Zealand. However, many of our students will choose to
study part time, taking just one or two courses per trimester, as a
way to balance their studies with their other commitments. This
ensures pursuing your career goals doesn’t mean sacrificing the
things that are most important to you. The total workload for each
15-point course is about 10–12 hours per week, including contact
time on the weeks you have lectures.
Contact usProfessional Programmes Office Poppy Norton
Professional Programmes Manager– Recruitment and Partnerships
[email protected]
“The Executive MBA challenged me from the beginning to think
strategically about issues and trends outside my normal area of
expertise. Through a mix of individual learning and teamwork, it
gave me the opportunity to grow and develop as a person and a
leader.” Nathan Thomas Student, Executive MBA
INTRODUCTION www.wgtn.ac.nz/emba
The Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA)
is an internationally recognised management qualification that
sends a powerful message to your professional peers and future
employers about your intellectual ability, professional experience,
and executive problem-solving skills to take on leading roles in
business and government.
You will master tools and models that improve strategic
thinking, decision-making, and leadership, and build powerful
professional networks with leading academics, fellow students, and
external stakeholders in the business community.
QUICK FACTSENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo be accepted into the Executive
MBA programme, you will need:
■ at least five years of work experience in leadership or
management roles
■ a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or a Postgraduate
Certificate in Business Administration with at least a B
average
■ to be accepted by the academic programme leader as capable of
proceeding with the proposed course of study.
While previous university-level study is an advantage,
prospective students may be admitted based on extensive practical
or professional experience of an appropriate kind.
Entry requirements for international students may differ. See
www.wgtn.ac.nz/emba for the latest entry requirements.
CAREER PROSPECTSSet your sights on leadership roles such as
chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief information
officer, and general manager. Many Executive MBA graduates are now
C-suite business and public sector executives, both in New Zealand
and overseas. The performance lift that the Executive MBA
qualification offers can significantly increase your earning power
and opportunities for promotion.
COURSESFor the Executive MBA, you’ll study:
Core courses ■ EMBA 501 Leading and Managing People in
Organisations ■ EMBA 502 Economic Analysis for Business
Decisions ■ EMBA 503 Leading Digital Transformation ■ EMBA 504
Fundamentals of Financial and
Management Accounting ■ EMBA 505 Corporate Financial Management
■ EMBA 506 Strategic Marketing ■ EMBA 507 Strategic Operations
Management ■ EMBA 508 Either Integrative Strategic Consultancy
or EMBA 509 Integrative Strategic Consultancy
(International)
Staircasing optionsDepending on your goals, you can opt for a
shorter postgraduate management qualification by doing the
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration. Courses
completed as part of the Certificate can count towards the full
Executive MBA programme if you decide to continue your studies.
EXECUTIVE MBA
CORE COURSES8 ELECTIVE COURSES4
ElectivesElective courses can be selected from across the
Wellington School of Business and Government and can be tailored to
your career needs and interests.
Course deliveryClasses are held on Fridays and Saturdays across
all three trimesters and will cover critical course material and a
variety of professional development activities designed to support
your personal and professional growth and provide networking
opportunities.
You will learn as part of a cohort of students; at the beginning
of your study you will be placed into a diverse group that
simulates a management team. With this team you will carry out
discussions and debates, and complete projects and assignments
based on real businesses and issues.
ACCREDITATION The Executive MBA programme is accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA), an internationally recognised global
standard for all MBA programmes, so you can be confident your
qualification will stand up against the best around the world.
Minimum 16 months, duration: four trimesters
Location: On campus (Pipitea, Wellington)
Format: Block courses
Intensity: Intensive or part time
Start date: 22 February 2021
Complete: 180 points (12 courses)
QUICK FACTS
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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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