Master of Business
University of Waikato
Program Overview
The Master of Business at the University of Waikato is designed for students who want to advance their professional careers, deepen their expertise in a specialist area of business or management, or prepare for future PhD study and research-focused careers.
This degree helps students develop advanced knowledge, critical thinking, research, and analytical skills needed for leadership roles in today’s competitive business environment. Students can choose a pathway that combines taught papers with a research dissertation or complete the programme through a full research thesis.
The programme is usually completed in a specialist subject area related to the student’s previous undergraduate study. Students who already hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant field may be eligible to complete the qualification in a shorter 120-point pathway.
Taught by experienced lecturers with strong research and consulting connections across businesses, NGOs, and governments worldwide, the Master of Business provides students with the academic and professional foundation to succeed in senior business roles or progress toward doctoral study.
Academic
A recognised bachelor's degree, or a qualification considered equivalent by the Academic Board, with a B- /B /B+ average, and a B- /B /B+ average in a relevant subject (if required). Please refer to the respective master's degree course page for more detailed admission criteria.
English Proficiency
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 56, with no communicative skill below 46
Career Outcome
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Communications Management
- Financial Advisor
- Human Resource Manager
- Logistics and Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relation Advisor
- Researcher
Majors
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Strategic Management
- Public Relations
- Agribusiness
- International Management
Accreditation | Membership
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)
- AMBA (Association of MBAs)
Available Scholarships
Related Courses
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Length:
4 Years
Annual Fee:
NZD 48345.00
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