Program Overview
The Business Administration at The University of Waikato is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Managerial economics
- Commercial law
- Human resources
- Financial analysis and accounting
- Investment decision-making
- Marketing
- Developing strategy
- Logistics and global business
- Organisational behaviour and culture
- Leading large teams of people
- Dealing with conflict, negotiation, crisis management and change management.
- Leadership and transformation of individuals and organisations
- Strategic value creation
- Corporate finance
- Sustainability
- Ethics and governance
- Business research methods
- International study experience
- Hamilton: Part One evening only: Monday and/or Thursday 6pm - 9pm (over one or two years)
- Tauranga: Part One only: Alternate Saturdays 8.30am - 5pm (for two years)
- Hamilton: Parts One and Two: Alternate Fridays 2pm - 6pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 4.30pm (for two years)
- Hopuhopu: Parts One and Two: Friday 8am - 4.30pm and Saturday 8am - 4.30pm (for two years)
- Hamilton: Part Two only: Alternate Fridays 2pm - 6pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 4.30pm (for one year).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You can apply for Part One of the MBA if you have
- A bachelor\'s degree, and
- At least three years\' relevant management experience.
You can apply for Part Two of the MBA if you have:
- Completed Part One of the MBA with a B+ grade average; or
- Completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies with a B+ grade average
- OR have completed a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours with a B+ grade average.
You may be required to attend an interview before being admitted to this programme
We will ask you to provide the following:
- A CV that outlines your employment history including previous job titles, responsibilities and duration of contract. Please include name and contact details of your direct manager in your last two or three positions (where applicable). We may wish to contact them for verification.
- Three written referees recommendations (employer and character).
It is expected that you will be competent in the areas of:
Basic Office fluency (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
Basic maths fluency
It would be an advantage to be competent in the following areas:
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Speed reading
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
