Master of Science - Conservation Biology

at Massey University - Auckland Campus New Zealand

To understand learning in social settings of both formal and informal education, we must also understand the psychological concepts behind learning and social interaction. The Diploma in Arts (Educational Psychology) draws on knowledge from both psychology and education to introduce new ways of thinking about learning and development. It addresses the topics of learning and motivation, individual and systemic educational strategies that are inclusive of all learners.

Specialise in Risk Analytics for your Master of Finance at Massey
As a graduate of the Master of Finance (Risk Analytics) specialisation, you’ll:

• have gained a solid foundation, in-depth knowledge and skills in risk analytics to pursue a career as a financial risk manager;
• have developed an international perspective on the discipline of risk analytics;
• understand and be able to apply research philosophy to the business environment.

Gain the human resource management knowledge and strategic skills to help elevate your career and maximise the potential of people within your organisation.

Massey University’s Master of Management (Human Resource Management) gives you an international perspective on human resource management. You will learn how to become a human resources expert with an in-depth knowledge of the theory of HR. You'll also learn the strategic skills to apply that knowledge to different types of industries and organisations.

This degree is most useful if you come from a discipline outside of HRM and have found yourself working at a level where you need human resource management skills. Or if you have an undergraduate human resources qualification and want to gain more in-depth knowledge.

We teach you how to be a practitioner and a strategist. You'll learn how to take the best of the theory to solve issues in varying workplace situations, including an industry case study.

You will be able to take advantage of Massey University staff research expertise in human resources and related areas.

With a Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing) you will examine great creative works and explore your personal creative approach through poetry, life writing, script writing and fiction.

Inspiration, communication and vocation are at the heart of Massey’s exciting Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing). It offers you the chance to develop your writing so that it’s pitch-perfect for a variety of audiences. You’ll enhance your critical thinking. You’ll also master a wide range of transferrable communication skills, all while pursuing your own creative vision.

Massey’s Zoology graduates are in high demand throughout New Zealand. This is a unique degree in New Zealand. Zoology is the animal science of the natural world. It examines animals on a variety of scales, from biological knowledge at the molecular level to animals as components of systems. It also includes the study of animal behaviour.

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a 240-credit, world-class, career development qualification that prepares you to take on top-level roles in business, government, and non-profit organisations in New Zealand and globally.

As a busy executive, we know your time is precious. This qualification is taught on 10 weekends spread over 15 months plus a multi-month consulting report, complemented by online sessions with your lecturers and fellow students. This convenient structure allows you to schedule the learning  around your life. The classes offer focused and relevant learning with heavy participation by industry leaders, and to provide opportunities for you to network with like-minded peers.

With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Sustainable Built Environment) you’ll learn strategies and techniques for sustainable design and construction of built environments.
Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

• Climate change impacts and mitigation
• Green building practices
• The principles of sustainability
• The UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the built environment.

From here you can go deeper into sustainability techniques in the construction industry, or develop the research skills that will support your further study.

You’ll be able to apply modern sustainable built environment and zero carbon approaches in all facets of construction.

Physiology is a rapidly advancing and exciting subject area. Just how important is physiology? It’s the only biological science for which you can win a Nobel Prize!

Physiology explains how cells, tissues, and organs work together to maintain normal body function. It is the basis of modern medicine, connecting science and health, so we can recognise and understand problems, helping us develop new treatments for disease. You will gain a broad understanding of the functions and integration of the major organ systems of the body, progressing to more in-depth insights as your study progresses.

With Massey’s Master of Science (Conservation Biology), you will learn to address real conservation management problems. You will work in a small group setting and engage with staff of conservation agencies who are working on the ground to save our endangered native species.

The conservation biology qualification has a strong emphasis on integrating theory with practice and teaching state-of-the-art analytical techniques, providing a good stepping-stone to PhD research as well as employment opportunities.

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.