Program Overview
The Business and Management at The University of Waikato is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 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 and Management 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Builds on the knowledge and skills you have obtained from an undergraduate degree in your own specialist area
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of the business environment
- Develops the skills required to become a business leader and entrepreneur
- Provides you with an understanding of the importance and role of business leaders in achieving sustainable success
- Well-developed communication and collaborative skills, including an ability to work in and lead teams
- Provides you with creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to observe, diagnose, think critically and apply a systems or holistic approach to a problem.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The MBM is taught over 12 months and is ideal for those:
- With an undergraduate degree in any discipline
- Without management experience preparing for a career in management
- Seeking a fast track to a career in management.
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to a New Zealand bachelors degree
- International applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, no band less than 6.0.
- Basic Office fluency (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
- Basic maths fluency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,650 (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 12 months
