2011

The University of Auckland

Business School
Postgraduate Prospectus

Welcome
Welcome to The University of Auckland Business School. I invite you to study this Postgraduate Prospectus and learn more about our programmes, our vision and our people.
Business education is a powerful agent for change. Business is the principal engine of economic growth, employment creation and prosperity; the vehicle for improving living standards and quality of life. As we make a difference to business practices we improve the communities in which we live. Postgraduate study at the Business School equips New Zealands future decision-makers with the breadth and depth of knowledge and networks needed to successfully navigate the challenges they will face in the global marketplace it will enable them to have impact at the highest levels of business. The need for leaders and innovators with a global mindset is greater now than ever before and The University of Auckland Business School offers a curriculum designed to meet these needs and to strengthen and transform the economy. I invite you to join the Business Schools international network of students, academics, alumni and business executives. Professor Greg Whittred BCom (Hons) Qld, MEc Syd, PhD UNSW Dean, The University of Auckland Business School

Welcome, and thank you for considering postgraduate study at The University of Auckland Business School.
As Associate Dean (Postgraduate), I am committed to making sure that you, as a postgraduate student, are enlightened by your studies and invigorated by the opportunities you find here. Im also committed to ensuring you take the knowledge and understanding you learn here into the wider community. My main focus is to maintain the high academic standards in our postgraduate programmes and produce a rewarding and beneficial academic and social experience for our postgraduate students. Associate Professor Norman Wong MCom, PhD, CA Associate Dean (Postgraduate) The University of Auckland Business School

Where can postgraduate study take me?

Careers advancement
Postgraduates can expect to command higher levels of remuneration. A postgraduate qualification offers a competitive advantage in the job market, both in New Zealand and overseas. Postgraduate qualifications are valued and recognised by employers. Postgraduate study offers opportunities for consulting in your field of expertise. business analysis commercial law specialisation economics IS specialisation management in a variety of fields marketing research property specialisation tax advice and consultancy targeted doctoral workshops as part of the Doctoral Skills Programme, plus general careers workshops for all postgraduate students information on careers fairs, employer events on campus, books and resources on academic careers, and access to the Alumni Careers Network database for careers research online resources, from sample CVs to the Auckland CareerHub, a specialised employment website for graduates (see http://careerhub.auckland.ac.nz)

Career services and support

The University offers a range of career services and support for up to two years after you graduate. These include: individual consultations with a specialist postgraduate careers consultant to discuss any aspect of your career development (future direction, job seeking, skill identification, CV writing, interview skills and practice)

Careers
After studying at postgraduate level, some types of careers you could expect to go into are: academia accountancy advertising management auditing

The Business Schools mission is to build a bridge to a better world by enhancing the growth, productivity and global competitiveness of New Zealand enterprises.

Research that informs and enriches

The University of Auckland Business School has a critical mass of researchers across its seven academic departments: accounting and finance, commercial law, economics, information systems and operations management, management and international business, marketing and property.
As a postgraduate student, you can expect hands-on research to be an integral element of your study in the Business School. Students are provided with the opportunity to: publish aspects of their own research work as assistants on exciting and relevant research projects contribute to the dynamic research undertaken in the Business School New Zealand Asia Institute (Professor Hugh Whittaker, Management and International Business) New Zealand Centre for Supply Chain Management (Ports of Auckland Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Tava Olsen) New Zealand Governance Centre (Professor John Farrar, Commercial Law and Professor Susan Watson, Commercial Law) New Zealand Leadership Institute (Adjunct Professor Lester Levy) Retirement Policy and Research Centre (Associate Professor Susan St John, Economics) The Business School actively encourages business leaders to engage with our researchers and research centres to help drive the direction of research. Exposure to current research can provide you with insights and tools for the future. Research can also open your eyes to the research process itself and demonstrate how to find new solutions and develop new analytical tools, a valuable and highly sought-after skill in the job market.

The Business School hosts the following research centres and institutes:
Centre of Digital Enterprise (Professor Ananth Srinivasan, Information Systems and Operations Management, and Professor Margo BuchananOliver, Marketing) Energy Centre (Professor Basil Sharp, Economics) Mira Szszy Research Centre for Mori and Pacific Economic Development (Dr Manuka Henare, Management and International Business) New Zealand APEC Study Centre (Associate Professor Rob Scollay, Economics)

Professor Peter Boxall, Associate Dean (Research)

Research enables us to understand the major economic, political, environmental and social changes that affect organisations and people around the world. - Peter Boxall
During a research career spanning more than 20 years, Peter has published many articles in refereed journals and co-edited the highly influential Oxford Handbook of Human Resource Management, published by Oxford University Press. His work in international journals includes papers in the British Journal of Industrial Relations, the Journal of Management Studies, the International Journal of Management Reviews, the Human Resource Management Journal and Human Resource Management Review. Professor Boxall was the 2007 recipient of the Business Schools Sustained Research Excellence Award, based on research performance over the preceding ten-year period In 2004 he was awarded the Dutch HRM Network Award for his 2003 book (with Professor John Purcell) of Warwick University, Strategy and Human Resource Management (Palgrave Macmillan). This is an award given by the professors of Human Resource Management (HRM) at the Dutch universities for what they consider the outstanding HRM publication of the year. The book is widely used at European, American and Australasian universities and is now in its second edition. Peter is a member of the editorial boards of various international academic journals in the fields of management studies, industrial relations and HRM. Research training through a postgraduate degree at The University of Auckland Business School can help an individual to gain a research-based position in a large corporation, in professional services, in a think tank or in a government ministry. Research underpins the technological breakthroughs which continue to revolutionise business and daily living. Research activities are critical in economic analysis, in market research, in strategic and operational planning, in public policy and in management consultancy.

Why choose us?

The University of Auckland Business School is one of Asia-Pacifics foremost research-led business schools, known for its excellence, innovation, teaching and research. We are committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and research in topics that are forward-focused and relevant, with the potential to influence the commercial world.
We can offer close ties with local and international business communities and exceptional additional learning opportunities. Our students have the opportunity to gain the highest level of knowledge and business acumen as they build the skills necessary for an increasingly challenging business environment. The Business School has more world-class researchers in business and economics than any university in New Zealand, and our seven departments are consistently ranked among the top in their fields in Australasia. Our entry standards are the highest for business and economics of any New Zealand university, while our graduates have secured leading business and professional positions in top companies all over the world. The Business School is located in the heart of Auckland, within walking distance of the city centre. Auckland is New Zealands main commercial hub and a truly cosmopolitan city with an array of professional and social opportunities. The University of Auckland is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21, a global consortium of research-led universities, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

Purpose-built facilities
The Business Schools Owen G Glenn Building is a purpose-built and architecturally striking facility located five minutes from Aucklands central business district. The building overlooks the busy international port and offers views of Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
We opened the Owen G Glenn Building in 2008 to give Business School students and staff their own distinctive space with the facilities required to help our future business leaders grow and prosper. It is hoped the space will inspire all those who enter into it to work harder, achieve more and enjoy their success.

Spaces to study and relax

As a Business School student, you will attend lectures in state-of-the-art lecture theatres and have access to computers and common areas with wireless capabilities. You can also enjoy coffee and food on-site at Excel Caf or Spicers Restaurant. For postgraduate students, the

building offers dedicated study spaces along with a postgraduate lounge for relaxing between lectures and studying. Doctoral student spaces have panoramic views of the harbour and the Auckland Domain.

Making research easier and more productive

Along with access to the Universitys world-class research library, our students have an additional resource in the Owen G Glenn Buildings Business Information Centre. The centre provides support for all our staff and postgraduate students in their teaching, learning and research activities. In the Business Information Centre, specialists offer research consultations and in-depth database assistance. You can use the librarys collection of electronic and print resources, look through archives of New Zealand company annual reports and search through financial and business databases. The Business Information Centre also maintains a collection of more than 30 New Zealand and international business magazines and newspapers, including the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. For more information please visit www.bic.auckland.ac.nz.

AACSB International is the largest global community of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhancing management education. It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

EQUIS is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.

AMBA is an international brand recognised as the quality mark for the MBA and its awarding institution.

Programme information
Applicants for postgraduate study should have a bachelors degree with a specialisation relevant to the subject they intend to study and above average grades.
Bridging programmes (if required)
GradDipCom 1 year TransCert 6 months - 1 year

Postgraduate level
The first year of postgraduate study is virtually the same content packaged in different options

1st Year 2nd Year

BCom (Hons)

PGDip Com

MCom

BProp (Hons)

PGDip Prop

MProp

MIntBus 18-21 months MCom MProp MTaxS

PhD (3-4 years)

MIntBus entry following completion of a BCom or relevant bachelors degree and business experience

The Business School offers a number of different postgraduate qualifications involving course work or research. The ones outlined here are primarily research and are administered by the Postgraduate and Research Office. For postgraduate qualifications targeted to executives and managers, you are invited to contact the Graduate School of Enterprise. Their contact details are www.gse.auckland.ac.nz
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy is an advanced degree awarded for an original contribution to research in ones discipline, with the findings published in a thesis. The degree provides a qualification for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career and is offered in all departments of the Business School. The PhD is directed by an appointed supervisor, co-supervisor and possibly an advisory committee. It can be completed within three to four years full-time study or on a part-time basis. How do I start? First you should find out more about the conditions for PhD study by visiting www.auckland.ac.nz/postgraduate. When you are ready, you should submit an expression of interest online at www.postgrad.auckland.ac.nz/doctoral/interest Eligibility A masters degree in business with honours (first class, or second class first division) from The University of Auckland, or an approved equivalent from a recognised university is required A Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with first class honours from The University of Auckland may also qualify An MBA is generally not sufficient unless substantial research has been undertaken.

Master of International Business (MIntBus)

The Master of International Business is a specialist applied postgraduate programme featuring both classroom and experiential learning components. The programme contributes to the development of students seeking to improve the performance of businesses competing in a rapidly-changing global marketplace. It features a core of international business courses on aspects of global business, strategic and cross cultural management, global trade and finance, competition, related elective courses and an optional internship. The degree comprises 240 points and can be successfully completed in 18 to 21 months of fulltime study. It cannot be studied part-time. Eligibility A bachelors degree in business with an average grade of at least B or another bachelors degree with an average grade of at least B+ and significant business experience

Master of Commerce (MCom)

The Master of Commerce degree enables the best students to pursue independent research and is designed to prepare them for specialist positions in the public and private sector. It contrasts with the MBA degree, which is aimed at preparing individuals in the workplace for managerial positions. The MCom is a two year full-time programme consisting of 240 points, although it may be studied part-time. The first year is coursework, which may be taken as either an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma. The second year normally comprises a research thesis. Eligibility BCom or equivalent, and a major in the subject intended for this degree with an average grade of B or higher (according to the departments own entry requirements)

Master of Property (MProp)

The Master of Property is a two year programme. The first year comprises course work, which can optionally be taken as either an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma. The second year comprises a research thesis that demonstrates your command of appropriate theory and analytical techniques relevant to the study of property issues. The MProp may be studied parttime. Eligibility BProp with an average grade of B or higher in Part III, or equivalent as approved by the Head of Department

The additional year of research-based study provides students with further understanding of the subject and a larger range of analytical skills, so they are better able to launch themselves into professional careers. BProp(Hons) comprises 120 points and consists of course work and a dissertation. It prepares students for the MProp degree and is designed to expose students to advanced theoretical understandings of property processes and to equip them with analytical skills required to engage with contemporary property markets. The programme can be completed in one year of full-time study or over two years part-time. Eligibility BProp or equivalent as approved by the Head of Department with an average grade of B or higher in Part III

Postgraduate Diploma in Property (PGDipProp)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Property provides for students who wish to obtain a postgraduate course work qualification or continue on to the Master of Property. The PGDipProp is designed to expose students to an advanced theoretical understanding of property processes and to equip them with analytical skills required to engage with contemporary property markets. The PGDipProp comprises 120 points and can be completed in one year of full-time study or over four years part-time. Eligibility BProp with an average grade of B in Part III or equivalent as approved by the Head of Department

Master of Taxation Studies (MTaxS)

The University of Auckland is the only New Zealand university to offer a specialised masters degree in taxation. The Master of Taxation Studies is designed for law and commerce graduates who intend to make tax advocacy or tax consulting their career and who wish to extend their understanding of the theoretical issues that underpin the taxation system. It comprises 120 points and may be completed over one year of full-time study, or between two to four years part-time depending on whether a research or taught masters option is taken. Professional experience in taxation is an advantage. Eligibility BCom, BCom(Hons), LLB or LLB(Hons) including courses in advanced taxation or an approved equivalent, which includes professional experience in taxation

Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce provides for students who wish to obtain a postgraduate coursework qualification. In some cases, it is possible to continue to the second year Master of Commerce. The PGDipCom comprises 120 points and can be completed in one year of full-time study, or over four years part-time. Eligibility BCom or an approved equivalent, with a major in the intended subject and an average grade of B or higher at Stage III PGDipCom is not offered in every subject.

Bridging programmes
Students who do not meet the selection criteria for admission into any of the postgraduate programmes, either because they do not have sufficient prerequisites or because they do not meet the required standard of performance for entry, may be required to undertake a bridging programme. The content of a bridging programme is normally defined by the relevant Graduate Adviser and comprises a set of courses that provide the student with the necessary prerequisite knowledge at the appropriate level. Students enrolling in a bridging programme will normally enrol in either a Graduate Diploma

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom(Hons))

The BCom(Hons) degree is designed to attract high-achieving students into postgraduate level study and research. The year of research-based study provides an opportunity for students to develop a greater range of analytical skills, which benefit them in the marketplace. BCom(Hons) comprises 120 points and consists of course work and a dissertation. It prepares students for the MCom and PhD degrees. The programme can be completed in one year of fulltime study or over two years part-time. Eligibility Students currently studying for the BCom or BBIM degrees may be invited or apply to join the honours programme once they have completed the bachelors degree

Bachelor of Property (Honours) (BProp(Hons))

The BProp(Hons) degree attracts the highest level of students wishing to pursue their learning and research in property at the postgraduate level.

in Commerce (GradDipCom) or a Transitional Certificate (TransCert) following the advice of the Graduate Adviser. The requirements of each of these are outlined below.

the BCom or BBIM degree, or another approved equivalent degree with commerce subjects, or an approved professional qualification in commerce. Further advice and courses can be found in the Business Schools Undergraduate Handbook.

For example, a COP may be used to complete professional requirements or to gain further knowledge in a particular subject relevant to employment. Additional information is available from the Business Schools Postgraduate and Research Office. Please contact the Graduate Adviser if you plan to enrol in COP courses.

Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom)

The Graduate Diploma in Commerce provides graduates with the opportunity to supplement their first degree. The diploma is comprised of undergraduate courses and may be used to extend a major field of study, to study a discipline other than the undergraduate major field of study within the Business School or towards attaining professional recognition such as membership of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. To be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:

Transitional Certificate (TransCert)

The TransCert is a set of additional courses prescribed by the Graduate Adviser to qualify a student for entry to a higher-level programme where the minimum requirements have not been met.

Time limits of postgraduate degrees and diplomas

All postgraduate programmes have a fixed timeframe for completion, details of which are in the General Regulations for masters, honours and postgraduate diplomas available at www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz

Certificate of Proficiency (COP)

Students who do not want to enrol in a full programme are able to enrol in a COP when they propose to study a few courses to further their education.

Fees and money matters

Fees for 2011 will be set towards the end of 2010. Your annual tuition fees will vary according to the subjects you enrol in and your workload.
Domestic students
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (honours) Master of Commerce (first year) Master of Commerce (second year) Master of Taxation Studies Master of International Business (240 points) $6,324-$6,867 $6,324-$6,867 $6,324-$6,867 $6,324-$6,867 $13,100 $26,200

Postgraduate research assistantships

Paid research assistantships give motivated students the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience by working with a staff member on a research project. The exact nature of the work is agreed upon by the staff member and the student.

Postgraduate research grants

Postgraduate research grants of up to $2,500 are available to assist PhD, masters, and honours students with the research component of their programmes. These grants typically fund research costs involved in data collection and travel associated with research.

International students
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (honours) Master of Commerce (first year) Master of Commerce (second year) Master of Taxation Studies Master of International Business (240 points) Doctor of Philosophy (per year) $24,600 $24,600 $24,600 $24,600 $24,600 $49,200 $5,100

Thesis and research essay publication awards

Thesis and research essay publication awards of up to $2,500 are available to enable masters and honours students to prepare a paper from their thesis or dissertation for publication in a refereed journal or other quality publication.

Employment during study

Full-time postgraduate students in some departments may work as paid tutors in undergraduate courses for up to six to ten hours per week. For PhD students, it is recommended that they work no more than 500 hours per year. This usually means working as a teaching assistant for groups of undergraduate students. Marking duties may also be involved.

Scholarships and prizes

The University of Auckland has a number of scholarships available to postgraduate students. You can find out more about these by visiting www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships.

When fees for 2011 are set, updated information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees. In addition to tuition fees, students pay a Student Services Fee and a Building Levy.

PhD candidate, Hamish Macalister

I enrolled in The University of Auckland Business Schools PhD programme in mid-2009, in the Department of Accounting and Finance. I had completed a Master of Commerce with First Class Honours in Economics at The University of Auckland in 1994 and spent most of the intervening 15 years working offshore for a selection of investment banks and asset managers. My roles have included head of strategy for Citibanks Australian global markets business based in Sydney, and head of Asia-Pacific quantitative strategy for Deutsche Bank based in Hong Kong. I have always been passionate about identifying and researching new opportunities in the world of finance. I have also always dabbled with the notion of one day combining my practical experience in the field with a desire for additional academic rigour, and hence was keen to complete a PhD at some point. With the outbreak of sub-prime-induced economic and financial miasma, I felt this provided a phenomenal opportunity to step away from the industry for a few years, develop fresh perspectives, and either re-emerge in the world of practitioners or take up the new option of academia, with the PhD essentially acting as the testing ground for this as a career option. I chose to return to The University of Auckland for a variety of personal reasons, but I double-checked this choice with a selection of international head-hunters to obtain their perspectives, which were all positive. Since enrolling, I have been amazed by the facilities available here the IT services are better than any company I have worked for! and the extraordinary friendliness of all staff and students. With a range of University, faculty and departmental postgraduate and PhD groups, clubs and committees, there is no end of opportunities to obtain assistance, support and develop contacts and friends.

How to apply
Apply for a place in one or more programmes online at www.auckland.ac.nz (Apply Now button), or phone the Universitys call centre on 0800 61 62 65 Closing dates for postgraduate programmes 2011
For these programmes: MCom, MProp, MTaxS, BCom(Hons), BProp(Hons), PGDipCom, PGDipProp Semester One: 8 December 2010 Semester Two: 31 May 2011 For MIntBus Quarter Three: 31 March 2011 Please check the availability of programmes for Semester Two admission on the Business School website www.business.auckland.ac.nz

Other useful publications

Visit www.postgraduate.business.auckland.ac.nz for pamphlets providing details of postgraduate programmes in these areas: Accounting and Finance Commercial Law Commercial Law: Taxation Economics Information Systems and Operations Management Management and International Business Marketing Master of International Business Property

For the Graduate School of Enterprise Prospectus, visit www.gse.auckland.ac.nz

Disclaimer Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for students and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at The University of Auckland must consult its official document, the current Calendar of The University of Auckland, to ensure that they are aware of and comply with all regulations, requirements and policies.

NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS Contact: Postgraduate and Research Office The University of Auckland Business School Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building 12 Grafton Road, Auckland 1142, New Zealand Phone: 0800 61 62 65 Email: postgradinfo@auckland.ac.nz Web: www.postgraduate.business.auckland.ac.nz

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Contact: Auckland International Room G23, Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street, Auckland 1142 New Zealand Phone: +64 9 373 7513 Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz Web: www.auckland.ac.nz/international