Overview
۶ƵBusiness 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:
- top 200 for Accounting and Finance, and Communications and Media Studies
- top 300 for Economics and Econometrics.
Under the Shanghai global ranking of academic subjects, we are:
- number 1 in New Zealand for Finance and Communication
- number 2 in New Zealand for Business Administration.
With campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, we offer study and research across all aspects of business expertise and leadership.
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 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
۶ƵBusiness 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 ۶ƵBusiness 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 ۶Ƶ 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.

Professor Jo Bensemann
Jo's 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 , 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 Liping Zou
Liping is the Vice Dean of ۶ƵInstitute 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 ۶Ƶin 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 ۶ƵBusiness 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 2 schools. We also offer executive education.
School of Accountancy, Economics & Finance
The School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance provides quality education and research in the areas of accountancy, business law, finance, economics and property.
School of Management & Marketing
The School of Management and Marketing is the largest and one of the most highly respected business schools in New Zealand.
Professional & Executive Development
۶ƵBusiness School offers professional qualifications, short courses and bespoke training for professionals and businesses.
Donate to the ۶ƵBusiness School
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Home affordability improves amid declining mortgage rates and rising incomes
The latest Home Affordability report from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa ۶Ƶ has shown a notable improvement this quarter, driven primarily by a decrease in mortgage interest rates and a slight increase in income levels.

۶Ƶresearcher named on global Money Changers list
Financial Education and Research (Fin-Ed) Centre Director Dr Pushpa Wood ONZM has been named by the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA) as one of 50 Money Changers globally.

Financial capability sector to get upskilling boost
A new partnership will grow and formalise the skills of people like budget advisers who help New Zealanders get more financially savvy.

Survey shows resilience and optimism in franchise sector with $10.4b turnover growth
The turnover of Aotearoa New Zealand’s franchise sector is estimated to have increased by $10.4 billion to $47.2 billion, according to the 2024 Franchising New Zealand Report.

Contact ۶ƵBusiness School
۶ƵBusiness School – Auckland campus
- business@massey.ac.nz
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۶ƵBusiness School – Manawatū campus
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۶ƵBusiness School – Wellington campus
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