UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Gain industry-relevant expertise in a specialist area of business and future-proof your career through Waikato Management School's world-class postgraduate programmes. All courses are available at the University of Waikato's campus in Hamilton, while some are also available online, parttime, or at our campus in Tauranga.
Great option for:
• Business graduates looking for advanced, applied knowledge in their field of expertise, or another relevant field, to propel their career forwards into middle or senior management.
• Career switchers: Graduates and professionals working in any industry – from teaching to science – who wish to switch careers and move into a new role focused on business, finance or management.
• Current team leaders/managers who want a formal qualification that provides the strategic insights required to enhance their leadership and organisational performance.
Waikato Management School has held the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB since 2005, placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally.
Website: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev
Address:
Hamilton campus
Gate 7, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton 3240 Tauranga campus
101 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Study Enquiries:
Waikato Management Student Centre ( MSC) Phone 07 838 4303
Email msc@ waikato.ac.nz
Master of Applied Finance Location: Hamilton
Duration: Full-time study for 12 months Intakes: March 2021
Credits: 180 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev Start your journey to become a Chartered Financial Analyst ( CFA) with this specialist degree. Students will have access to a brand-new finance trading room at Waikato Management School, where they can experience buying and selling shares/ bonds/commodities on global markets.
This course is ideal for graduates who have never majored in finance before, but do have some quantitative analysis skills from their bachelor's degree.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Locations: Hamilton or Tauranga Duration: Part-time study for two years, evenings or weekends
Intakes: March 2021
Credits: 180 points
Enquiries: Phone 07 838 4833 or email execed@ waikato.ac.nz
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev The Waikato MBA develops outstanding business leaders and senior managers who have the best-practice skills and comprehensive knowledge to continuously adapt to global change, and confidently manage any complex challenges that impact on today's organisations. Gain the skills to implement innovative, forward-thinking strategies, drive future innovation, and lead high-performing teams of people. Flexible evening or weekend study options.
Master of Business and Management (MBM)
Location: Hamilton
Duration: Full-time study for 12 months Intakes: July or November 2020, or
March 2021
Credits: 180 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev The Waikato MBM provides a transformative one-year business education for all university graduates – from arts to science – who want to broaden their career horizons and gain the skills to take on a wide range of business and management roles. Gain critical skills in strategy, marketing, digital business, supply chains, innovation, financial analysis, and much more. Includes a one-month internship.
Master of Digital Business (Mdigibus)
Location: Hamilton or Online ( NET) Duration: Part-time or full-time study for 1-2 years
Intakes: July 2020 or March 2021 Credits: 180 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev Prepare to become a tech-savvy manager by developing a sought-after blend of both IT and management skills. Learn how to drive digital business transformation strategy, and enhance the performance and productivity of any organisation. Topics include big data, cloud/mobile computing, real-time analytics, search technology, virtual team communication, supply chain integration and automated logistics. Includes industry internship for 2-3 months.
Master of Management (Mmgmt) – specialise in Marketing or Supply Chain Management
Location: Hamilton
Duration: Full-time study for 12 months Intakes: November 2020
Credits: 180 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev If you aspire to become a marketing manager or a supply chain/logistics manager, this one-year professional qualification is for you. It includes a core suite of papers that provide a broader global business context for your learning. Gain the skills to interpret financial/economic data, make strategic decisions, seize market opportunities, and respond to competitive threats. Then you'll build advanced knowledge in your specialist subject. Includes an internship and applied research project.
Master of Professional Accounting
Location: Hamilton
Duration: Full-time study for 14 months Intakes: November 2020 or January 2021 Credits: 220 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev Launch your career as an accountant after just 14 months of study with this highly practical, accelerated course, approved by CA ANZ, CPA Australia and ACCA. It provides the ideal pathway to find work in a public accounting practice or commercial firm, and then sit your Professional Exams after three years. Develop advanced skills in financial and management accounting, accounting information systems, commercial and corporate law, auditing, taxation, finance and economics for business.
Graduate Certificate in Project Management (Gradcertpm)
Location: Online ( NET) from anywhere Duration: Full-time study for three months; or part-time study for 6-12 months
Intakes: November 2020, March or July 2021
Credits: 60 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev This short, fully online certificate ( four papers) will set you up with the industryrelevant expertise to plan, manage and deliver projects in sectors such as IT, government, communication and consulting. Understand the practical realities of project management, master the essential tools and techniques you require through real-world scenarios, and learn how to effectively manage teams of people. A great way to broaden your professional skillset and stand out in the job market.
Postgraduate Certificate (Pgcert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDIP)
Location: Hamilton
Duration: Full-time or part-time study for 3-24 months.
Intakes: February and July 2021
Credits: Pgcert – 60 points; PGDIP – 120 points
For more info: waikato.ac.nz/go/profdev Postgraduate certificates and diplomas are a short, focused qualification for those who wish to gain in-depth knowledge in one of 13 specialist management subjects: Accounting, Agribusiness, Digital Business, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Management, Leadership Communication, Management & Sustainability, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management.