Master of Business and Management

This one-year master's degree (180 points) provides a transformative business education that will take your career to new heights.

The Waikato MBM will give you an in-depth understanding of the fast-paced global business environment. It will also prepare you to take on a wide range of management and leadership roles in any industry.

This taught master's programme is designed for graduates of any bachelor's degree - from arts and engineering to teaching and social sciences - who wish to expand their career prospects and increase their earning potential. Previous business experience is not required.

Over 12 months (or longer if you study part-time), you'll hone your skills in all aspects of business and management: planning for strategic growth, marketing, digital business, economics, financial analysis, managing people in organisations, global business, supply chain management, design thinking and innovation, and sustainable and responsible management.

You'll also develop strong communication and problem-solving skills; undertake applied business research and analyse data, learn how to question ideas and findings; and build the confidence to lead teams and manage organisational change.

You can start the Waikato MBM in either February, July or November.

You'll be studying at Waikato Management School, which is ranked #1 in New Zealand for Business & Economics in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2023.

Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally, thanks to its prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB, which the school has held continuously since 2005.

The Waikato MBM qualification does NOT provide the depth of specialised study that is required for doctoral research in management. Additional research methodology and postgraduate papers would be required for MBM graduates intending to proceed to advanced research or doctoral study.