Online studies at Massey University

For international students weighing the cost, upheaval, and paperwork of a traditional study-abroad experience, there’s a compelling middle path: earn a globally recognised New Zealand degree without leaving home. Massey University has been a world leader in distance education for more than 60 years, and today offers over 1,400 courses and a wide range of full qualifications online — from bachelor’s degrees to master’s programmes massey.ac.nz

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What You Can Study Online at Massey

Massey offers 170 qualifications and over 2,700 courses in total across its campuses, with more than 1,400 of those courses available fully online. The online catalogue spans nearly every faculty, meaning international students aren’t limited to a narrow slice of “distance-friendly” subjects.

Broad study areas available online include:

• Business & Management — including the well-regarded Master of Business Administration (MBA), accountancy, finance, marketing, and human resource management.
• Information Sciences & Technology — computer science, information technology, data analytics, and cybersecurity-related papers.
• Education & Teaching — early childhood education, primary teaching pathways, and postgraduate education qualifications.
• Health Sciences & Nursing — public health, health science, and postgraduate nursing specialisations.
• Sciences — agriculture, food technology, environmental management, and applied science subjects that reflect Massey’s traditional research strengths.
• Arts & Humanities — psychology, communication, journalism, English, history, and Māori studies.
• Aviation — Massey is one of the few universities globally offering aviation management qualifications by distance.

Popular Online Programmes Among International Students

Several Massey online offerings have built strong international followings:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Massey’s online MBA is one of its flagship postgraduate qualifications and consistently draws working professionals from across Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas who want a New Zealand credential without pausing their careers.

Bachelor of Business

Available fully online with majors including accountancy, finance, management, marketing, and international business — a flexible undergraduate route for students building a global business career.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Psychology is one of the most enrolled online subjects worldwide, and Massey’s programme is well-established with a strong research foundation.

Master of Analytics / Postgraduate Data Science qualifications

Reflecting global demand for data skills, these programmes let students upskill from anywhere.

Aviation Management

Massey’s aviation qualifications — including the Graduate Diploma in Aviation — are internationally recognised and can be pursued largely by distance, a rarity in the field.

Master of Education & Postgraduate Teaching qualifications

Popular with international educators seeking a New Zealand postgraduate credential to advance in their home school systems.

No matter your preference, we can help you – to study online and/or travel to New Zealand to study at Massey University on Campus. The choice is yours!