Programme details

Master of Management Studies

Establish yourself as a future industry leader and ascend to the pinnacle of your field through specialized management skills.

Course description

This program is designed to help you advance your professional career by specializing in a business or management area that you are passionate about. It will also prepare you for a career in research. The Master of Management Studies (MMS) is tailored to provide you with advanced knowledge in your chosen field and equip you for leadership positions that demand strong critical thinking and information analysis skills. The degree typically consists of a combination of taught courses and a research dissertation, although it is also possible to complete a full research thesis. All courses are focused on the subject area of your undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma, with a choice of 12 subjects available.

Specialisations

Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Management, Leadership Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Management, Tourism Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance

Immigration benefits

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

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

Career Prospects

A Master of Management from the University of Waikato can open up a wide range of career opportunities across various sectors. Here are some potential career prospects:

Analytics & Insights Manager
Business analyst / consultant
Business development manager
CEO / General manager
Coach/Performance Manager
Communications and engagement manager
Customer Insights Analyst
Digital business or e-commerce manager
Environmental sustainability consultant
Financial advisor / analyst
Human resources manager
Logistics / Supply chain manager
Marketing manager
Operations manager
Policy Advisor
Project Manager
Researcher

Entry requirements

For MMS 180 points, completion of a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area is required.

Alternatively, for MMS 120 points, an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area, along with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers in that subject, and satisfaction of the prerequisites for graduate study in the intended subject are necessary.

Admission to the program does not automatically imply admission to specific papers, so completion of prerequisite papers may be necessary.

If the entry requirements are not met, consideration for admission may still be possible based on academic merit and relevant experience after completing any qualifying papers prescribed by the Academic Board.

You must also meet the English Language requirements recognised by the University.

-an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or
-an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of at least 90, with a Writing score of at least 21, or
-a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
-an overall score of C (with at least a C in the Writing band) in the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes, or
-a PTE Academic overall score of at least 56, with no less than 46 for each communicative skill.