Master of Food Technology

at Massey University - Auckland Campus New Zealand

You can develop your passion for literature, studying how great writing has shaped identity, culture and society. Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (English) offers you thorough coverage of great literature in English, from Shakespeare to the present day. Our courses are taught by active researchers who share your love of literature. They’ll introduce you to amazing writing and the reasons why it matters.

The Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) is part of the most well-established offering of mechatronics within New Zealand. Massey staff have many years work experience in these areas.

With the Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) you will gain advanced knowledge in research methods, mechatronics, and robotics, as well as additive manufacturing and system design and integrations. This is through the taught element of the qualification. You will then have the opportunity to develop these further in a postgraduate research project.

The Master of Quality Systems is unique in New Zealand. It is the only graduate-level tertiary academic qualification in quality management throughout New Zealand and Australia. It will give you a career advantage in seeking positions related to quality management.

What will you learn?
This program focuses on developing critical awareness of and expertise in the following areas:

• Quality management and its component aspects (inspection, quality control, assurance, and continual improvement).
• Contemporary quality thinking and methods including iso systems, statistical thinking, systems thinking, business excellence, lean, and six sigma improvement.
• The application of management theory to quality systems
• Ability to conduct self-directed research in an aspect of quality management theory or practice
• research methods
• Management of people undertaking quality projects and the people-related aspects of quality program implementation.

Topics you will study include quality systems design, lean management, six sigma statistical analysis, value chain management and quality improvement. You will learn how to undertake in-depth research, followed by your own in-depth research (thesis) on an area of interest to you.

The Bachelor of Business (Economics) is a versatile degree where you will learn how the world of business works and gain the skills to interpret global information and events. In this major you can specialise in a number of areas including: international trade and finance, resource and environmental economics, financial economics, managerial economics and public policy.

The Bachelor of Business will give you the leadership, communication and critical thinking skills that will make you a sought-after employee. It will give you skills you can use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) is a stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s. Gain advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers.

During the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying), you will develop advanced proficiencies. You will gain advanced knowledge in quantity surveying and commercial and contractual management of construction projects, construction law and research.

Specialise in Financial Analytics and Research for your Master of Finance at Massey
Massey’s Master of Finance (Financial Analytics and Research) combines the study of advanced finance theory and research to complete the qualification.
As a graduate of the Master of Finance (Financial Analytics and Research) specialisation, you’ll:

• Develop an international perspective within the discipline of finance
• Further develop your knowledge and skills in financial analytics
• Understand and be able to apply research philosophy to the business environment
• Practised in clearly and concisely communicating research findings

The specialisation requires completion and presentation of either a comprehensive research report on an independent research topic in finance.

Improve your economic decision-making skills and understanding with Massey’s Diploma in Arts (Economics).We make economic decisions every day, whether we buy that 'must have' item and blow the budget or decide to wait until the item is on sale. The study of economics can help to improve our decision making. Economics offers a way of thinking about the world that enables us to make the best of what we have yet still improve on it.

The Master of Information Sciences will give you in-depth knowledge and expertise in a range of topics within the area of information sciences.In the Master of Information Sciences you will study several topics in depth and explore how best to apply your new knowledge and some new technologies.

Studying towards your master’s is a satisfying and challenging process that will give you a sought-after postgraduate qualification. If you want to gain a more detailed understanding of an area of study, either for interest, or to perhaps move up the hierarchy in your career, you should consider this qualification.

What will you learn?
During your study you will learn how to apply problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to the analysis of, and solutions to, complex computing problems in areas such as:

• machine learning
• computer vision
• system security
• user interface design
• data science and analytics.

If you want to be the sport manager of tomorrow, you will need a strong background in both sport and business management.

Massey University’s Bachelor of Sport Management teaches you the business and management skills you’ll need to meet the demands of the growing sports industry including:

• Facilitating participation in sport
• Controlling the production of sport-associated goods and services
• Overseeing sports venues and facilities
• The strategic development of local, regional, and national sport organisations
• Managing sporting events
• Sport sponsorship and marketing.

Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.

The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability.