Professional Management (International)
The University of WaikatoProgram Overview
The Professional Management (International) at The University of Waikato is a MBA 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 Professional Management (International) 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 4,780 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Management (International) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- E-Global business: Strategic Management and Marketing
- International Business Management
- Applied International Management Research Project
- International Business Environment
- Managing International Alliances and Networks
- Doing Business in the Emerging Markets of Asia-Pacific
- global Mind Set and Cross-Cultural Management
- Strategy for International Business
- Action Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will be eligible to apply for the MPM if you have:
- Completed a Waikato Management School bachelors degree, or equivalent commerce, management or business degree from another university, or a bachelors degree in a relevant specialist area (for example, agribusiness, finance or communication), and
- Completed graduate study in either an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area (at least 120 points), and
- Achieved at least a B- grade average in papers for your final year of enrolment, or for your graduate study
International students must have an equivalent qualification from a recognised university, and if applicable, meet the English language 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,780 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,780 (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- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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