Master of Business and Management
Transform your career and prepare to become a business leader in only 12 months with the globally respected Master of Business and Management degree.
180 points, 12 months full-time study over three trimesters. Part-time study also available for domestic students.
Hamilton
From 2026, the MBM is offered in-person only.
February (Trimester A), July (Trimester B), or November (Trimester C)
Why study the 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, and help you become aware of your own abilities as a future business leader.
The Waikato Master's in Business and Management degree will give you a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment. It will also prepare you to take on a wide range of management and leadership roles in any industry.
Our Master's in Business and Management 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.
Learn how to carry out applied business research, analyse data and issues, question ideas and findings, and apply different approaches to solve business and management problems.
Master of Business and Management graduates are smart business professionals with strong communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. You will develop the confidence to lead teams, collaborate with others, and manage organisational change.
180 points, 12 months full-time study over three trimesters. Part-time study also available for domestic students.
Hamilton
From 2026, the MBM is offered in-person only.
February (Trimester A), July (Trimester B), or November (Trimester C)
Degree information
Select a tile for more information. International students
International students can email their queries to international@waikato.ac.nz
You can apply for the MBM if you have:
- A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in any subject area, from an approved university
- Achieved at least a B-minus grade average or above in the final year of your degree.
If you don't meet the criteria above, you may still be considered for admission to the Master of Business and Management based on academic merit or relevant work experience. Please email the Management Student Centre at msc@waikato.ac.nz and ask to discuss your study options as all applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Admission to this programme may be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers, or additional work may be required.
English language requirements
International students must meet the English language requirements for postgraduate programmes.
How to apply
To enrol in the Waikato MBM programme, you need to submit an online application through the University of Waikato.
Recommended documentation
We encourage you to include an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume as part of your application, along with a *verified copy* of your academic records; and a *verified copy* of your birth certificate (or passport or marriage certificate if you have changed your name).
Estimated fees
$56,910 per programme (2024)
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Why study a Masters in Business and Management at Waikato?
Top 1% globally
Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally, thanks to our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB, which we have held since 2005.
Integrative Learning Project
You will work in small teams to develop a business plan for an entrepreneurial start-up business, then pitch your ideas to a judging panel in a 'Dragons Den'-style competition against other students.
Industry connections
Learn from passionate lecturers who have strong links with leading companies, NGOs and government departments, and are sought-after business consultants and active researchers in their field.
Course content
Our Masters in Business and Management is designed to be a practical, relevant, challenging and inspiring learning experience.
There are a total of 11 papers in the course and you will have about 30 hours of classes and learning per week.
Learning is through a mix of classroom lectures, real-world case studies, group assignments, video, social media, creative problem solving and reflective learning.
For one of your assignments, students work in small teams to undertake a virtual consultancy project for a local business. These projects are managed by Waikato Management School with input from the host organisations.
Students will also develop applied business research skills by working individually on a case study, and then writing a business research report.
For the Integrative Learning Project, you will work in small teams to develop a business plan for your own entrepreneurial start-up business, and then pitch your ideas to a group of senior business leaders in a 'Dragons' Den'-style situation.
We can also provide students and recent graduates with career tools and support to help you on your job-hunting journey.
Please note:
The Waikato MBM qualification does NOT provide the depth of specialised study that is required for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Master of Business and Management graduates who wish to proceed to advanced research or doctoral study will need to complete additional research methodology and postgraduate papers.
Success stories
MBM has broadened my vision of the corporate world, not only at an operational level but also at a strategic one. The professors went "above and beyond" what I expected, to assist participants.Deep RastogiMaster of Business and Management
