Student stories
Hear from some of our graduates about their experiences studying a Business Masters degree at the University of Auckland.
Karthik Meenakshisundaram, India
Karthik Meenakshisundaram, India
(Graduate)
“You get an opportunity to work with professors who not only have a strong academic profile, but also have a good deal of industry exposure.”
“I got to work with students who come from different cultural, educational and professional backgrounds, which I believe is a personal learning experience in itself.”
Imogen Swain, New Zealand
Imogen Swain, New Zealand
(Graduate)
“One of the benefits that I gained from the programme was the practical skills that I can apply here in my current role.”
“Choosing to study of Business Masters at the University of Auckland was really valuable for me. It is New Zealand’s top business school and they have some fantastic facilities and some really impressive professional and academic teaching staff.”
Toby Auyeung
Toby Auyeung
(Graduate)
“I think that the programme has been devised to really carefully to match what is happening in the real world.”
“The benefits and the advantages from the masters programme are so much more than just the certificate. It’s more about the professional knowledge, and the soft and hard skills that I learned during the process.”
Jenny Ung New Zealand
Jenny Ung, New Zealand
Master of International Business
(Graduate)
“Because everyone in our masters programme was from diverse backgrounds it provided very lively class discussions that ultimately enhanced my learning experience.”
“The internship project enabled me to develop my communication, leadership and business networking skills – skills that I am now using in my current role.”
Alexander Ivanov Russia
Alexander Ivanov, Russia
Master of Management
(Graduate)
“The programme helped me to further develop myself as an individual. Besides gaining a lot of useful knowledge in management and international business, I have dramatically improved my writing, presentation, teamwork and leadership skills. I believe that the opportunities that you could have after finishing this degree are countless.”
Steve Wang China
Steve Wang, China
Master of Professional Accounting
(Graduate)
“This is a great programme to help me establish my career. Giving presentations to the class helped me improve my English and gave me a lot of confidence in public speaking. The programme gave me a qualification in accounting and opportunity to work with people from all over the world. I think this experience with diversity was the key to getting my current position.”
Charitha Gunawardana Sri Lanka
Charitha Gunawardana, Sri Lanka
Master of Professional Accounting
(Graduate)
“I chose the University of Auckland because I wanted to study a programme that was internationally recognised. A highlight of the programme is how theoretical knowledge is applied to the real world, it really helped me get into the corporate culture when I first started working.”
Rachel Poon Singapore and Philippines
Rachel Poon, Singapore and Philippines
Master of Marketing
(Graduate)
“The programme helped me identify what key skills I’d like to develop in my career. I wanted to work in FMCG and I was able to do a project with a supplier that helped me get a foot in the door and understand the industry’s dynamics. What I learned in the programme, I apply in my everyday life at work.”
Zaki Sobuctgeen Malaysia
Zaki Sobuctgeen, Malaysia
Master of Management
(Graduate)
“I chose the University of Auckland because of its reputation, prestige and consistent rank amongst the top universities in the region.”
Katie Griffith USA
Katie Griffith, USA
Master of International Business
(Graduate)
“One of the really great things about the programme is the diversity of students from around the world.”
“My internship was a great experience, I really got stuck into the business, the whole board came to my presentation and they valued my ideas.”
Olivia Panzic New Zealand
Olivia Panzic New Zealand
Master of International Business
(Graduate)
“I really liked the range of courses on offer, I thought this was really unique compared with other programmes. If you’re thinking about doing a business masters, just do it – with such a wide range of programmes, there’s something for everyone.”
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