MBA in New Zealand - Application Procedure

This section explains the process of applying to New Zealand universities for an MBA programme.

Application Forms
Eligibility

Application Requirements

1. University Academic Transcripts
2. Evidence of Graduation
3. Standardised Tests
4. Work History
5. Letter of Recommendation
6. Statement of Purpose

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Application Forms:

Send enquiries at least 15 to 18 months before the proposed date of admission. There are three ways to get application forms.

1. Requesting Application Forms via email : You can request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed online to request application material.
   
   
2. Requesting Application Forms via Air Mail : The other way is to send a request by airmail for application material. The request should contain a brief description of your educational background, academic objectives, source of financial support, English proficiency and standardized test scores.
   
   
3. Downloading from the Net : Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print versions of their application forms on the net. They can be used for applying.

Eligibility:

Most New Zealand universities accept the three-year graduation system for entry into the MBA programme. So, if you have a three-year bachelor degree like Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Science (BSc), this is acceptable as it is considered equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree.

However, some universities may require an Honours degree. This is usually equivalent to B.Com. (H), B.Sc. (H) or a four year degree course like B.E.

For most good business schools in New Zealand, a good first degree from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.

University Academic Transcripts:

Full details of your education including your course subjects and grades are required in the MBA applications. Transcripts or official records of your previous academic qualifications are crucial for your MBA application.

Students applying for admission to MBA programmes are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university that they have attended after secondary school with complete details of the subjects, credits involved and other details like correspondence courses, diplomas etc.

Most universities ask for the transcript to be sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be done for each and every college that you have attended. Some universities may ask for more than one transcript but most require only one.

If the originals are not in English, copies and a good English translation must be enclosed.

Documents may be certified as true copies by a justice of the peace, or a notary public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner of oaths, or an official of the institution that issued the document.

Evidence of Graduation:

Most business schools in New Zealand would require copies of your first degree certificate as evidence of your graduation. The certificate should either be in original or as a certified true copy.

Documents may be certified as true copies by a justice of peace, or a notary public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner of oaths, or an official of the institution that issued the document.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fees is different for different universities. We have listed here the approximate tuition fee. For more specific details, please contact the universities.

University	Program length	Tuition Fee (Full Course)
University of Auckland	24 months	NZ $ 31,128
Victoria University of Wellington	16 months	NZ $ 31,000
Massey University	12 months	NZ $ 18,504
University of Canterbury	15 months	NZ $ 39,400
University of Otago	16 months	NZ $ 25,500
University of Waikato	12 months	NZ $ 28,125

Living Expenses

The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 12,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses.

However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea, based on the recommendations on the university websites.

Note: The approximate currency exchange rate is: 1 New Zealand Dollar = US Dollars 0.68 Indian Rupees 31 Pakistani Rupees 41 Bangladesh Taka 41 Nigerian Naira 91 Euro 0.54 For the latest conversion rates, Check out http://finance.yahoo.com/m3

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