Programme details

Master of Business and Management - MBM

This globally recognised MBM degree will transform your career and have you become a business leader in just 12 months

Course description

Elevate your career and become a future business leader with the Waikato MBM degree, a transformative one-year master’s program (180 points). This highly regarded degree offers a comprehensive business education designed to take your career to new heights while enhancing your self-awareness as a leader.

The Waikato MBM provides an in-depth understanding of the global business landscape, equipping you to take on various management and leadership roles across industries. Whether you hold a bachelor’s degree in arts, engineering, teaching, social sciences, or any other field, this program will expand your career prospects and boost your earning potential—no prior business experience needed.

In just 12 months, you’ll develop expertise in all key areas of business and management, including strategic planning, marketing, digital business, economics, financial analysis, organisational management, global business, supply chain management, design thinking and innovation, and sustainable management.

You’ll also learn to conduct applied business research, analyze data and issues, challenge ideas, and implement diverse approaches to solve business and management challenges.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Waikato MBM emerge as savvy business professionals with strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You’ll gain the confidence to lead teams, collaborate effectively, and manage organizational change.

Entry requirements

You can apply for the MBM program if you meet the following criteria:

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in any subject area from an approved university.
Have achieved at least a B-minus grade average or above in the final year of your degree.

If you don’t meet the above criteria, you may still be considered for admission to the Master of Business and Management based on academic merit or relevant work experience. Please email us to discuss your study options, as all applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Admission to the program may require the completion of qualifying papers or additional work.