A Master of Business is recognised as a wise investment for a senior career, and is likely to boost earning potential. A master’s degree by research is also essential for those considering a possible academic career route. The Master of Business is a research master’s degree that can be completed in just 18 months. Throughout your studies you develop advanced research skills, as well as a rigorous understanding of a specialist business field relevant to your interests. The programme equips you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills in demand in today’s complex and changing business environments. Graduates of the Master of Business are well placed for further study in the PhD programme. Advance your understanding of sport leadership and management, and research a topic of your interest with the Sport and Recreation Management specialisation in the Master of Business. New Zealand is a nation that values sport and recreation. Sport Leadership and Management research at AUT has investigated leadership, sport participation, governance, inter-organisational linkages, law and policy, economics, marketing, consumer behaviour, sponsorship, advertising, social media, sport tourism, as well as event management. As a Master of Business student you conduct research in the field of sport and recreation management, and learn from enthusiastic researchers and academics who are internationally known as experts in their field. To graduate with a Master of Business, you must successfully complete 180 points from: Specialisation papers Research methods paper(s) A thesis or dissertation Key features: An area of growing importance in New Zealand Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field Applies business and management techniques to the sport sector Explores different fields within both sport and business