Program Overview
The Management Studies at The University of Waikato is a Master programme in Business & Management over 18 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 Management Studies 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Applied Economics and Finance
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Management and Sustainability
- Leadership Communication
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Enterprise
- Strategic Management
- Tourism Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will need to supply satisfactory evidence of meeting the English language requirements for their qualification.
Also, you need to have:
- completed a BBA(Fin), BBA(MgtSt), BCS, BECom, BEntre, BMS, BTour(THMgt), or equivalent from another university, or
- completed graduate study in either an honours degree, or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area (at least 120 points), and
- satisfied the requirements to study at graduate level, normally at least a B grade average.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (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 18 months
