Overview
Massey Business School is one of New Zealand’s leading and largest business schools and has been an integral part of New Zealand for 50 years.
We provide on-campus, online, and blended learning options for domestic and international students.
Under the QS World University subject rankings, we are ranked:
- in the top 100 globally for Communications and Media Studies
- top 200 for Accounting and Finance
- top 300 for Economics and Econometrics and Business and Management Studies.
Under the Shanghai global ranking of academic subjects, we are:
- number 1 in New Zealand for Communication, Economics and Finance
- number 2 in Business Administration
- number 3 in Management.
With campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, we offer study and research across all aspects of business expertise and leadership, together with the Massey School of Aviation.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Massey
We are deeply committed to being a Tiriti-led university, demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – The Treaty of Waitangi at Massey
Study with us
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful career in business, aviation or property.
We also offer professional qualifications (eg Master of Business Administration), short courses and bespoke training for professionals and businesses.
Our research
Our academic research enhances knowledge across a broad range of business and organisational disciplines.
About us
Find out about our people, schools, rankings, accreditations, support services and strategy.
Industry, alumni and community
Massey Business School works closely with with industry, our alumni and our community to improve business, communities and society.
Who we are
Our people make us who we are. Meet senior leaders in the Massey Business School.
Professor Jonathan Elms
Jonathan holds the Sir Stephen Tindall Chair Professor in Retail Management and is the founding Director of the Centre for Advanced Retail Studies in New Zealand. Before Massey, he spent seven years at the Institute for Retail Studies, University of Stirling.
Professor Jo Cullinane
Jo’s academic background is in strategic management and human resource management. She joined Massey University as Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor in August 2017, having previously worked in roles in the UK such as Academic Dean at Coventry University in London and Director of Learning and Teaching in the Business Faculty, University of Greenwich.
Associate Professor Claire Matthews
Claire became Acting Head for the School of Accountancy in 2024, having been Associate Dean Academic Quality since 2014 after teaching banking and financial advice. A recognised expert on banking and personal finance, her research interests are consumers’ financial behaviour, decisions and attitudes, with a focus on payments, financial capability, retirement planning and KiwiSaver.
Mr Ashok Poduval
Ashok has been a training captain with Indian Airlines and Gulf Air and has over 12,500 hours of airline jet flying experience. He has held corporate positions with IATA and Gulf Air and is a frequent international presenter and consultant.
Professor Stephen Croucher
Stephen was listed in the top 1 per cent of all communication scholars globally from 2012–2016. An award-winning and widely published scholar, his research expertise is in immigrant cultural adaptation, religion and communication, statistics, and conflict.
Professor Sasha Molchanov
Sasha became the Acting Head of School of Economics and Finance after serving six years as an Associate Head of School. His research interests are in the fields of investments, international finance, econometrics, politics, and market design. Sasha is a faculty mentor of the Student Investment Club
Professor Jo Bensemann
Jo became the Head of School for the School of Management in 2019, after five years as Associate Head of School. Her academic background is in human resource management, tourism and entrepreneurship. She maintains research interests in entrepreneurship and innovation, agribusiness and family business, along with women and work.
Professor Matt Roskruge
Matthew Roskruge (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Tama) is a Rutherford Discovery Fellow, Director of Te Au Rangahau, Associate Dean Māori and Professor in the School of Economics and Finance.
He has an academic background in health and population economics, and researches as an applied economist and social scientist.
Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller
Jens has been a CEO and Director in global firms, including more than 9 years as Board Director for the $1+ Billion PHARMAC Crown entity, an advisor to Governments and corporate leaders and is also a Licensed Immigration Adviser.
Professor Liping Zou
Liping is the Vice Dean of Massey Institute at NUFE (MIAN) and a Professor in Finance at the School of Economics and Finance. Liping has an academic background and qualification in accountancy, computer science, and finance. Her research focuses on corporate finance, portfolio management and strategy, corporate governance, and machine learning in finance.
Dr Jeffrey Stangl
Jeff has transitioned through both business and academia. Before joining Massey in 2004, his 25-year business career primarily involved launching innovative startups, giving him extensive experience in business development and financial management. Jeff holds degrees in Economics, an MBA, a PhD in investments, and is a CFA.
Rebecca Izzard
Rebecca’s extensive tertiary sector management experience spans nearly 20 years across business schools in both New Zealand and Australia. She has previously held Research Manager and Client Service Manager positions prior to commencing as College Executive Manager in 2024.
Associate Professor David Brougham
Dr David Brougham is an Associate Professor at Massey Business School. David is researching how employees and businesses plan to adapt to changes as a result of technological disruption from AI, automation, robotics, etc. David is the Editor for the New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management.
Schools
Our college is home to five schools. We also offer executive education.
School of Accountancy
The School of Accountancy is a quality accounting and business law education and research faculty.
School of Aviation
Massey's School of Aviation offers New Zealand's only aviation degrees. Study aviation management or qualify as a pilot.
School of Communication, Journalism & Marketing
Kick-start your communication, journalism or marketing career.
School of Economics & Finance
The School of Economics and Finance is a New Zealand centre of expertise in finance, banking, economics and property.
School of Management
The School of Management is the largest and one of the most highly-respected management school in New Zealand.
Professional & Executive Development
Massey Business School offers professional qualifications, short courses and bespoke training for professionals and businesses.
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Understanding how to optimise organisational culture is the subject of a first-of-its-kind research initiative led by Massey Business School PhD candidate Susanna Lee.
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Bachelor of Business graduate Chris Kent, Te Āti Awa, walked away from university with more than he ever imagined, from learning his whakapapa to making connections across the world and creating a career from his passion for helping people.
2023 Professorial promotions announced
In the most recent promotion round, 18 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University staff were promoted to Professor and 25 to Associate Professor. The promotions will take effect from 1 January 2024.
Contact Massey Business School
Massey Business School – Auckland campus
- business@massey.ac.nz
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Massey Business School – Manawatū campus
- business@massey.ac.nz
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Massey Business School – Wellington campus
- business@massey.ac.nz
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