Waikato Management School
International Prospectus
EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND’S BEST
Welcome to the University of Waikato. I applaud your decision to investigate the outstanding
education facilities and lifestyle choices offered by our institution and look forward to sharing
the advantages with you.
We offer our international students an outstanding, quality
education. But we also provide an introduction to our unique
New Zealand culture and the opportunity to make
New Zealand friends and connections. We hope that their
connections with New Zealand will become strong, and that
even when they return home their connections will remain
active throughout their careers and their lives.
Our Vision for the future embraces our three key strength;
Excellence, Distinctiveness and International Connectedness.
We commit to the delivery of a world-class education and
research portfolio, providing a full and dynamic university
experience which is distinctive in character and pursuing
strong international linkages to advance knowledge.
Firmly positioned as one of New Zealand’s leading and
most innovative universities, the University of Waikato
offers all of our students outstanding teaching and research
opportunities. What’s more, situated in the heart of the
Waikato, with easy access to some of this country’s most
beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes and mountains, we offer you
the complete package – a university experience to remember
and benefit from the rest of your life.
Nationally and internationally, qualifications awarded by
the University of Waikato are recognised and respected,
while our graduates are sought after for a range of academic
and commercial roles. We pride ourselves on our strong
and diverse global connections, and acknowledge too that
the social and culturally inclusive make-up of our student
population contributes to this.
The very special character of the University of Waikato
does not just rest on our academic laurels. Our close links
with our region – characterized by its farming, successful
entrepreneurs and businesses people, innovative scientists
and researchers, sportspeople and adventurers, cosmopolitan
cities and small towns, and the strong influence of the original
Māori tribe of the region, Tainui, are reflected in the Waikato
University experience.
Our excellence is self evident in the individual experiences
of students – undergraduate and postgraduate – and our
successes reflected in the national monitoring of research
achievements – we were rated first in 10 subjects in the last
review round. Moreover our clear leadership in some areas,
including Computer Science, Management, Education and the
Sciences is clear.
We value our distinctiveness in our commitment to
sustainability – environmentally, socially and economically,
our close connection with Māori, particularly Tainui, and
our support of educational achievement for our indigenous
population, and our leadership role enabling and inspiring
people (especially students) towards their full potential and
in the enhancement of shared social, economic cultural and
environmental outcomes.
At the University of Waikato we pursue strong international
linkages to advance knowledge. We foster elite international
alliances to enhance our international reputation and profile,
build staff capability through academic collaboration, enhance
student learning through shared curriculum development and
student exchanges, and collaborate in quality assurance, best
practice and benchmarking.
The Waikato University experience is unique, stimulating,
challenging and rewarding – we look forward to sharing it.
Professor Roy Crawford
Vice-Chancellor
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C H O O S E YO U R
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N
Why choose Waikato
Management School?
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Where is Waikato
Management School?
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10 things you need to
know about Waikato
Management School
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Why New Zealand
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Why Waikato
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Qualifications overview
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Pathways
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Bachelor of
Management Studies
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Bachelor of Business
Analysis – Financial
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Bachelor of
Electronic Commerce
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Bachelor of
Communication Studies
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Bachelor of Tourism
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Certificates and Diplomas
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Graduate Certificates and
Graduate Diplomas
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Postgraduate Certificates
and Postgraduate Diplomas
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Master of
Management Studies
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Master of
Electronic Commerce
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Higher Degrees
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Living and learning
in New Zealand
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Living in Hamilton city
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10 reasons to live
on campus
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Accommodation
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Support
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CHOOSE YOUR QUAL
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DO IT
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WHY CHOOSE WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL?
Waikato Management School stands out because we have heart and use it to drive our
commitment to sustainable business success.
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Sustainable business is about participating in a global
economy while preserving the environment, cultural values
and community identities where we work. Our teaching
embraces sustainability and exposes students to leading-edge
education, research and business practice.
Our students go on to become leaders in the public and
private sectors, graduating with essential business skills and
knowledge and with the ability to think critically and carefully
and to act responsibly and ethically.
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We are distinct because our purpose is clear. We recognise
that long-term business success depends not just on profit,
but on responsiveness to resource, social and environmental
issues. Sustainable business is at the core of our purpose and
our goal is to become a world leading business school in this
area. Waikato Management School was the first Australasian
business school to be accepted into the European Academy
of Business in Society (EABIS) and we have founded the Asia
Pacific Academy of Business in Society (APABIS).
What sets us apart?
Excellence
Research Rankings
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Distinction
Waikato Management School has a strong track record
of generating world leading research. The most recent
(2007) national tertiary research evaluations confirmed
Waikato Management School as the leading researchbased management school in Accounting and Finance,
and Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations,
International Business and Other Business. These subjects
represent the large majority of business education research
activity in New Zealand.
Triple Crown Accreditation
Waikato Management School is a member of an elite group
of business schools that have earned “Triple Crown” status
– an international acknowledgement of excellence in business
education. We’re accredited to AACSB (The United Statesbased Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
– the world’s longest-established assessor of business
education, EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement
System) and AMBA (The Association of MBAs). Only one
percent of the world’s business schools have met the strict
standards of all three accreditation bodies.
Practice Relevance
Waikato Management School is committed to ensuring all
students receive a research-led, practice relevant education.
The skills and curiosity of our students are developed through
an education philosophy that promotes independent thinking
and collaborative work. Because our faculty are active
researchers, students are exposed to fresh ideas, emerging
theory and real-world, real-time business cases.
International Connectivity
We have alliances with a number of international
universities and our faculty are drawn from the best
universities around the world. As a global business school
competing in a global market for education and research,
our focus is both international and national. We play a
significant role on the international scene through world
leading research, strong links to multinational companies
and major universities, and by providing education that
equips students for the global business environment.
Our faculty bring the rich experience gained through
international research and consulting connections to
their teaching. Our student body is truly multinational;
international students come from more than 40 countries to
study with us and make up a quarter of our student body.
Experience
Waikato Management School strives to offer an outstanding
experience to all stakeholders. Students are supported by an
extensive range of services aimed to ensure their learning and
social experience is enjoyable and successful. The School is well
resourced, modern, and has high quality computing facilities.
An active alumni programme ensures our relationship with
students extends beyond graduation. Our faculty members
have joined us from the best universities in the world and are
our biggest asset.
WHERE IS WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL?
Waikato Management School is a leading business school and part of New Zealand's most
progressive university, The University of Waikato. The School is in Hamilton, the hub of the
Waikato region in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island.
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GROUND BREAKING RESEARCH
In the first ever Performance-Based Research Funding (PBRF) rankings,
Waikato Management School was the top performer in the categories
of Accounting and Finance and Management and this achievement was
repeated in the 2007 rankings. Waikato Management School consistently
attracts leading international scholars who share their ground-breaking
research with students in our academic programmes and with scholars
overseas via international conferences and publications.
LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
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Waikato Management School takes a stand – our aim is to produce
graduates who understand that business can make the world a better place.
We’re committed to sustainability in our teaching and research; in fact we’re
the only business school in New Zealand to have sustainable success as our
purpose. To support this commitment, we’re a gold foundation member of
the Sustainable Business Network and we’re a strategic partner of the
New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development.
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WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL GRADS GET JOBS
Waikato Management School qualifications allow students to
encounter real-life business challenges first hand through case
competitions and off-campus business projects. This practical work
is underpinned by a strong theoretical base ensuring that our
graduates are equipped to make an impact in the workplace.
CLOSE CORPORATE CONNECTIONS
Waikato Management School works closely with some of
New Zealand’s most influential companies and organisations –
including Telecom, Fonterra, Zespri International and AgResearch
– offering leadership and management development
programmes and collaborating on research initiatives.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO MĀORI
Waikato Management School is committed to offering specific
assistance and opportunities for Māori students. We have a marae
on campus and strive to offer a supportive environment where
Māori can fully participate in the life of the University.
The University is a recognised leader in education for Māori with 22
percent of our student population identifying themselves as Māori.
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INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE
Waikato Management School is one of a small group of elite
business schools worldwide to have earned Triple Crown
accreditation for its business education programmes. It’s an
achievement shared by less than one percent of business schools
across the world, and only three institutions in Australia and
New Zealand have earned this international recognition.
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PREMIUM TEACHING STAFF
Our lecturers are active contributors to major business issues, such as:
entrepreneurship; e-commerce; household saving; property tax and ecotourism. They bring their expertise and knowledge into the classroom
making learning practice-relevant. Waikato Management School
lecturers regularly win national teaching awards and as a student with
the School, you’ll benefit from lecturers who write the textbooks.
STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
A quarter of our student body is international. These students
bring a diverse range of cultures, experiences and perspectives,
to the classroom and help to create a truly international learning
community. The friendships and networks students make at Waikato
Management School stand them in good stead throughout their
business career, wherever in the world they may be.
FIRST CLASS FACILITIES
Waikato Management School’s facilities ensure that our students’
learning experience is the best possible. Our modern lecture
theatres have the latest audio-visual technology, students have
access to hundreds of computers 24/7 and they have their own
personalized study portal on the award-winning MyWeb.
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SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Waikato Management School has a number of support and cultural
services to guide students through their university journey. Our lecturers
and tutors provide the academic support and encouragement students
need to tackle their chosen course of study. But we know life at
university is not just about study and help is on hand for any concerns
students might face. This ensures that a student’s time at Waikato
Management School is richly challenging and inspiring.
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WHY NEW ZEALAND?
Why go to the end of the earth for your education? Because it’s there you’ll find a
culture of innovation, adaptability and risk-taking that is taking New Zealand forward
in today’s global knowledge economy.
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Located in the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is around
the same size as Japan or Britain, with a population of just
over four million.
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With typical ingenuity, Kiwis – as New Zealanders call
themselves - have turned their distance from the major
world markets and low population density into a competitive
advantage: it's made them into a nation of resourceful
all-rounders.
Around the world, Kiwis are known for their can-do attitude
and ability to find creative solutions to a range of problems.
A tiny nation by global standards, New Zealand has shown its
businesses can stand proud among the best in the world.
Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy
put New Zealand's creative technologies on the map –
and proved that blockbuster movies do not have to come out
of Hollywood.
Merino wool clothing manufacturer Icebreaker has given
the traditional Kiwi woollen singlet a new twist, marrying
sustainability with luxury, and transforming it into a
high-performance brand with global reach.
And New Zealand's dairy cooperative Fonterra is the
world's No. 2 exporter of traded milk products, second
only to Nestle.
New Zealand's reputation for innovation and adaptability is
matched by an exceptional quality of life. Lack of pollution
and the stunning diversity of scenery provide the perfect
setting for work and play, and New Zealanders are known for
their honesty, friendliness and openness. You can be sure of
a warm welcome from New Zealand's unique mix of Māori,
Pacific, Asian and European peoples.
For more information on New Zealand visit:
www.newzealand.com
R I C K Y YA O
PhD student
“A trip into the country taught me there’s so much more value in
the environment than in money or material things. Back home in the
Philippines I visited an upland farming family who lived in a shackhouse that was almost falling over. I asked them how they were
doing. ‘Good,’ they said. ‘No problems.’ I thought, ‘What?’ Then it hit
me, the family had enough food to get by, and wonderful mountains
and forests to enjoy every day. That single visit provided the catalyst
for my PhD; I’m examining the value of biodiversity on private and
government owned land in New Zealand.
“I chose New Zealand to study because New Zealanders have
a passion for their environment that’s driving protection and
enhancement initiatives. I’m thrilled to contribute, and hope
New Zealand’s local ideas grow to have global impact.”
WHY WAIKATO?
New Zealand has proved it can take on the world with its agile and innovative businesses.
Dairy cooperative Fonterra is expanding into nutraceuticals such as chocolate cheese;
Comvita has cornered the global market with its innovative manuka honey based health
products, while Endace is a world leader in internet traffic monitoring equipment.
All these companies crucially combine knowledge and
innovation, and all are based alongside the University of
Waikato in New Zealand's innovation heartland, the centre of
the nation's agricultural manufacturing economy.
Just an hour-and-a-half's drive south from the main city of
Auckland, the Waikato region is home to three-quarters of
New Zealand's scientists, and contains the world's largest
dairy and cheese plants.
The University itself is a major contributor to innovation,
and punches well above its weight in global terms.
The University of Waikato outperforms its American
counterparts in research commercialisation, achieving the
highest return on investment compared to all US universities
according to 2005 data.
Innovative business needs innovative people, and Waikato
Management School is dedicated to turning out top-quality
graduates committed to sustainable business success. The
School's ‘triple crown’ accreditation by the worlds' three
leading assessors of business education means a Waikato
degree is recognised and valued anywhere in the world.
Typically, many young Kiwis choose to live and work
overseas for a few years after finishing their studies in what's
known as the Big OE (overseas experience). Sought-after
as employees around the world, they have a reputation for
bringing with them an inquiring mind, a can-do attitude and
a positive outlook.
Studying alongside Kiwi students at Waikato will give you
the opportunity to share their optimism for the future,
develop new ways of thinking and hone your innovative
problem-solving skills. Then you too will be ready to take on
the world.
XIAOMAN (CHARMAINE) CUI (BMS)
FX Dealer, ANZ BANK
Foreign exchange dealer and first-class honours graduate Xiaoman
(Charmaine) Cui beat out 6000 applicants for one of only 297
Australasian jobs with ANZ. Peter Green heads up ANZ Bank’s Franchise
Services and thinks Cui has what it takes. “Xiaoman has coped
admirably with the rigours of the dealing room environment and has
shown great ability to learn the ways of the financial markets.”
Cui’s education went beyond economics, finance and the mechanics
of foreign exchange. The young woman from Ningxia, China worked
hard to understand English and Kiwi culture. “I’m always looking to
get involved and find opportunities to stand out from the crowd. And
coming to Waikato University has given me the chance to do that.”
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Waikato Management School offers five bachelor degrees. Each of these degrees provides
the opportunity to study a ‘major’ or specialisation within the area of the degree. It is also
possible to take a ‘second major’ from any other subject offered by the School or from
elsewhere within the University.
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Subject
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QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
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An area of study in which students can ‘major’. A major,
such as finance or tourism, forms a significant part of the
points required to obtain a qualification.
Bachelor Degrees
A structured course in an area of study such as management
or communication. Each degree has a different 'make-up' with
a set number of papers at different levels.
Certificates
One semester, or one year, qualifications typically used for
short specialised programmes or as bridging programmes.
Provides a programme similar to the first year of a
bachelor degree.
Diplomas
Awarded at a higher level than a certificate. Diplomas
cover a range of subjects and represent the second stage of
undergraduate study; corresponding to the second year of a
degree programme.
Bachelor Honours Degree
Either one-year full-time postgraduate programmes which
are a qualification in their own right, or part of a larger
programme that includes the bachelor degree.
Graduate Certificates
Require the equivalent of one semester of full time study at
graduate level. These can provide a bridge for students who
wish to seek admission into a postgraduate diploma.
Graduate Diplomas
Generally a one year full-time programme. These provide the
equivalent of a major in a subject other than that in which the
student has majored for their first degree.
Postgraduate Certificates
Available for graduates who wish to build on an earlier degree.
These programmes can broaden existing knowledge, provide
industry experience or retrain in areas of demand.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Generally comprise a one year full-time programme of
graduate papers. They build on attainment in a prior
degree and demonstrated practical, professional or
scholarly experience.
Masters Degrees
Advanced qualification involving intensive study and
supervised research. Specialist degrees such as the Master of
Management Studies (MMS) and generalist degrees such as
the Master of Business Administration (MBA) are offered.
Doctoral Degree
Gives the student extensive knowledge in their chosen
field, trains them to do original and meaningful research
and prepares them to function as a member of a
teaching faculty.
Undergraduate Study
Graduate Study
Undergraduate study provides the fundamental building
blocks of a university education – the foundation for your
career. At Waikato Management School you can take the
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS). It provides an
integrated programme across all the essential areas needed to
be an effective manager and future business leader. Specialised
degrees are also available in communication studies (BCS),
electronic commerce (BECom), financial analysis (BBA(Fin))
and tourism (BTour). Certificates and diplomas provide short
programmes in management generally, or in a specialised
area associated with one of the degree programmes offered.
As well as providing valuable programmes in their own
right, certificates and diplomas are transferrable to degree
programmes for those who want to continue their studies.
Our graduate programmes are designed to practically assist
people already in business or commerce, as well as students
continuing with higher education. We work with companies to
provide tailored corporate and executive education for staff.
Our research degree students are encouraged to work
with and be informed by business and research. We would
welcome an opportunity to design, with you, a programme
or research investigation that meets your needs.
Undergraduate Study
First year of
Postgraduate Study
BMS with Honours
Honours Year
BMS without Honours
Postgraduate Certificate/
Diploma
Other Bachelors with
Specialisation
BCS
BCS(Hons)
BTour
BTour(Hons)
BECom
BECom(Hons)
BBA(Fin)
BBA(Hons)(Fin)
Certificate
Diploma
Graduate Diploma
Bachelors
without full
Specialisation
Relevant
ManagerialProfessional
Experience
Graduate
Diploma
Graduate
Certificate
Graduate
Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate/
Diploma
PATHWAYS
PATHWAYS
As well as our own programmes, we have arrangements
with other schools at The University of Waikato, and other
universities to enable you, with respect to non-research
degrees, to combine qualifications and programmes to suit
your goals.
Second Year of
Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate
Research
Masters
PhD
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BMS
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
You won’t find a business degree anywhere else that’s as varied yet focused, flexible and
consistently high quality. With us you get more than a standard commerce degree.
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YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Accounting for
Management
Business
Economics and
the New Zealand
Economy
Introduction
to Marketing
International
Management
Information
Systems and
Supply Chain
Management
Management
Statistics
Introduction to
Management
ACCT101
ECON100
MKTG151
MSYS111
STAT160
STMG191
Macroeconomics
and the Global
Economy
Finance
Organisational
Behaviour
Management
Communication
Business Law, Ethics,
Sustainability
and the Treaty of
Waitangi
ECON200
FINA201
HRMG241
MCOM200
MNGT221
Strategic
Management
STMG391
YEAR 4
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YEAR 1
DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS)
Report of an
Investigation
XXXX499
COMPULSORY PAPERS
Key papers that must be passed.
COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS
The subject in which you specialise.
SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS
You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers.
In addition to the 26 papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. These modules will develop your skills and
show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.
Why do a BMS?
It’s the focus on management that makes our Bachelor of
Management Studies (BMS) stand out. You’ll receive a solid
grounding in your specialty subject, as well as learn what
makes a business tick and what makes a manager great.
Waikato’s BMS has long been recognised by employers as
New Zealand’s premier management degree. The extra year
of the BMS compared to other commerce degrees means
that as well as covering all the core subjects that are central
to management, you can specialise in up to two different
areas, achieve a good grounding in both and expand your
career options.
Throughout your degree you’ll get practical experience.
You’ll develop a new product and marketing plan in your first
year, take part in a case competition in your third year, and in
your fourth year you’ll investigate an issue within a company
and produce a research report.
F E AT U R E S O F T H E B M S
Highly regarded by employers
Internationally recognised
Wide choice of study programmes
Real-world management experience
Can meet NZICA (Chartered Accountancy) academic requirements
Option of BMS Honours degree
Opportunity to take a conjoint degree
Overseas exchanges available
BMS
Majors
A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject.
You must take one major (called your first major) and you can
choose whether to take a second.
Choose from
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Management
International Management
Case Competition
In this practical project, teams of students analyse the
chosen company and then write and present reports on their
recommended strategies. Our own staff research and write
the case on a real-life business problem.
As well as being a great way to gain confidence and
experience, the winning team shares $1500 donated by Lion
Nathan and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The competition is
offered in Semesters A and B only.
For more information and examples, see
www.management.ac.nz/case
Report of an Investigation (The 499)
Employers rate our 499 project highly. They like the fact
they are recruiting staff with proven analytical abilities and
work experience. In your 499, you’ll choose a project related
to your specialty area then use what you’ve learnt in class
to solve real problems in an actual management situation.
With the freedom to choose your own project, you can focus
on an area that’s close to your heart. It could be anything
from promoting a music festival to sorting out the supply
chain for a new clothing label.
For more information and examples, check out
www.management.ac.nz/projects
Management Communication
Marketing
Public Relations
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Tourism Management
Your second major can also be chosen from any
undergraduate subject; this choice may mean that you need
to take extra papers and you will need to carefully plan your
programme in the first year. For example, you might like to
consider law, computer science, a language, or psychology
as a second major; if you are thinking of this option, talk to
a Management Student Centre (MSC) Advisor for further
information. The inside back cover of this publication
provides MSC’s contact details.
BMS Honours
In the third year of the BMS, top students may qualify for
entry to the highly regarded BMS Honours degree. The BMS
Honours programme provides an opportunity to further
explore and develop areas of interest in your chosen field as
well as demonstrate excellence to employers, and enables
you to include a first year of graduate study as part of your
degree. Honours is considered to be a pivotal year in which
you are able to synthesise ideas, develop skills and prepare
for independence in your chosen field, whether in further
study or paid employment.
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BBA(FIN)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS // FINANCIAL
The Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial is a professionally recognised specialist degree
that will prime you for a career in the areas of accounting, economics and finance.
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YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Accounting for
Management
Business
Economics and
the New Zealand
Economy
Management
Mathematics
Information
Systems and
Supply Chain
Management
Management
Statistics
Introduction to
Management
ACCT101
ECON100
MATH166
MSYS111
STAT160
STMG191
Macroeconomics
and the Global
Economy
Finance
ECON200
FINA201
YEAR 3
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DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS – FINANCIAL (BBA(Fin))
COMPULSORY PAPERS
Key papers that must be passed.
COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS
The subject in which you specialise.
SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS
You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers.
In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. These modules will develop your skills and
show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.
Why do a BBA?
This uniquely focused programme offers you an alternative
business degree to management studies if numbers and their
meaning are your game.
The BBA(Fin) is a three-year degree with a particular emphasis
on financial management, so you can get your qualification
and get on with investment banking or stock broking or other
financial sector careers. Rather than covering the broader
aspects of business management, you’ll look in depth at the
quantitative (math based) disciplines.
Your first major will be in accounting, or economics or
finance and it’s strongly recommended that you also choose
a second major. While this can be in any subject, you’ll
really focus your qualification if you take a second major
in another BBA subject; you can study any combination of
two of the three subjects, such as accounting and finance,
or economics and accounting. Other good second major
subjects include statistics, mathematics or computing.
If you choose to major in accounting, you can use this degree
(with either an Honours year or a Graduate Diploma), as a
route to meet the academic requirements for membership of
the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
F E AT U R E S O F T H E B B A ( F i n )
Specialist financial management degree
Meets industry demands for specialist financial analysts
Can meet NZICA requirements with an additional fourth year
(either Honours or Graduate Diploma)
Approved by the CPA Australia
Overseas exchanges available
Your second major can also be chosen from any undergraduate
subject; this choice may mean that you need to take extra
papers. If you choose to take a second major you will need
to carefully plan your programme in the first year, as you will
need to take a year one paper at 200 level for your second
major. You might like to consider law, mathematics, statistics
or computer science as a second major; if you are thinking of
this option talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for
further information. The inside back cover of this publication
provides MSC’s contact details.
BBA Honours – Financial
Majors
A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject.
You must take one major (called your first major) and you can
choose whether to take a second.
Choose from
First majors must be taken in one of the following areas:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
The BBA(Hons(Fin)) degree provides a first year of graduate
study that follows on from the BBA(Fin).
Students who have been awarded the BBA(Fin) degree at
the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered
equivalent by the Academic Board, with a B+ average in the
specialist subject area that they intend to take at honours
level, may apply for entry into the BBA(Hons(Fin)). Students
will normally complete Honours within one year of full-time
study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
BECOM
BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
The Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (BECom) was New Zealand’s first e-commerce degree
and it’s still ahead of the game. You won’t find another e-commerce qualification with the same
mix of technical and business skills and hands-on experience.
Practical
Programming
Communication
and Cyberspace
Introduction to
Marketing and
International
Management
Information
Systems and
Supply Chain
Management
The World
of Electronic
Commerce
Introduction to
Management
COMP153
MCOM102
MKTG151
MSYS111
MSYS121
STMG191
YEAR 3
YEAR 2
YEAR 1
DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (BECom)
Electronic
Commerce Field
Project
MSYS319
COMPULSORY PAPERS
Key papers that must be passed.
COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS
The subject in which you specialise.
SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS
You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers.
In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. These modules will develop your skills and
show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.
Why do a BECom?
The BECom is a career launching pad for anyone who has the
foresight to see the tremendous opportunities and challenges
that lie ahead in the knowledge economy.
Employers want graduates who know more than just a few
e-commerce buzzwords. They want people with applied skills
and a broader knowledge of business and e-commerce. In the
face of global labour shortages, a BECom will equip you for an
industry that’s bursting with opportunity.
Our lecturers are both researchers and business advisors so
they’re hooked into emerging trends and industry needs. Your
classes will also cover broad management areas, so you’ll
study e-commerce from a range of perspectives including
communications, finance and business strategy as well as
hone your technical skills by studying programming and
through industry placements.
You’ll work on a real business challenge, which could be
anything from building a website to helping a company assess
its e-commerce strategy. This practical experience will give
you credibility and confidence when you are face to face with
potential employers.
F E AT U R E S O F T H E B E C o m
Uniquely blends computer science and management
Encourages entrepreneurship
Industry work experience
Option of BECom Honours degree
Overseas exchanges available
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BECOM
BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Majors
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION
A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject.
You must take one major (called your first major) and you
are strongly encouraged to take a second major in one of the
following undergraduate subjects; Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Information Systems Management, Marketing,
Management Communication or Supply Chain Management.
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Your First Major
Electronic Commerce
Your second major can also be chosen from any
undergraduate subject; this choice may mean that you need
to take extra papers. If you choose to take a second major
you will need to carefully plan your programme in the first
year, as you will need to take a year one paper at 200 level
for your second major; if you are thinking of this option
talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for further
information. The inside back cover of this publication
provides MSC’s contact details.
BECom Honours
The BECom Honours degree provides a bridge into further
academic study in the electronic commerce area at masters
or PhD level. Because of the focus on further academic
study, the degree includes a research methods paper to
introduce you to the processes and techniques of conducting
and publishing academic research. The methods paper is
normally completed before undertaking the other required
paper – a one paper dissertation (591) – in which you, under
the guidance of an academic supervisor, will devise and
design a research project in the electronic commerce area.
The dissertation work will usually involve the development
of a literature review, selection of appropriate research
methodology and the design and execution of field data
collection. This work is then followed by analysis of the data
collected and the write-up of the dissertation.
Students who have been awarded the BECom degree at the
University of Waikato, or a qualification considered equivalent
by the Academic Board, with an academic average of B+ or
better may apply for entry in to the BECom(Hons) degree.
Students will normally complete Honours within one year of
full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
BCS
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Communication is a powerful tool. Learn how to use this power strategically and creatively to
address communication challenges, build loyalty and drive organisational success.
YEAR 2
YEAR 1
DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES (BCS)
The Use of
Language
Communication
and Cyberspace
Introduction
to Corporate
Communication
Communication in
Aotearoa
New Zealand
The Media and
Society 1
The Creative
Industries
LING132
MCOM102
MCOM133
TIKA121
SMST102
SMST120
Communication
Theory
YEAR 3
MCOM220
COMPULSORY PAPERS
Key papers that must be passed.
COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS
The subject in which you specialise.
SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS
You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers.
In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take writing module. These modules will develop your skills and show potential
employers you can handle day to day tasks.
Why do a BCS?
F E AT U R E S O F T H E B C S
The Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) blends
creative disciplines with practical communication theory.
The unique mix of arts and management papers provide the
skills and knowledge needed to become a strategy-based
communication or media practitioner.
You’ll also learn about the responsibilities of the media
and communication industries in local, national and global
contexts, and how communication affects individuals, groups
and social culture.
The degree provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience
of communication and media practice in the classroom and
in industry and community organisations. You’ll be taught
by internationally sought-after media and communication
consultants and researchers.
By the time you graduate, you’ll understand the role of
communication in business and society and have a set of
practical vocational industry skills. Your personal, written and
verbal communication abilities will stand you in good stead
wherever you go and whatever you do.
Unique combination of arts and management
Work on a real Public Relations campaign
Opportunity to complete BCS Honours degree
Diverse career opportunities
Overseas exchanges available
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You may also take a major through the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences. Majors through FASS include:
English Studies
Linguistics
Media Studies
Your second major can also be chosen from any
undergraduate subject; this choice may mean that you need
to take extra papers and you may need to carefully plan
your programme in the first year. If you are thinking of this
option talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for
further information. The inside back cover of this publication
provides MSC’s contact details.
Majors
BCS Honours
A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject.
You must take one major (called your first major) and you can
choose whether to take a second.
The BCS Honours degree provides a first year of graduate
study that follows on from the BCS degree. Each subject
already forms part of a recognised field of study and
has a specified programme that takes account of papers
previously passed in the BCS degree. Students who have
been awarded the BCS degree at the University of Waikato,
or a qualification considered equivalent by the Academic
Board with an appropriate grade average may apply for entry
into the BCS(Hons) degree. Students will normally complete
Honours within one year of full-time study, or the equivalent
in part-time study.
Choose from
The following majors may be taken through Waikato
Management School:
Management Communication
Marketing
Public Relations
BTOUR
BACHELOR OF TOURISM
Tourism is New Zealand's fastest growing industry and it needs skilled managers to steer that
growth in the right direction.
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
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Business
Economics and
the New Zealand
Economy
The World
of Electronic
Commerce
Concepts of Sport
and Leisure
Tourism Product
Design and Pricing
Introduction to
Tourism and
Hospitality
Introduction to
Tourism Studies
ECON100
MSYS121
SPLS102
TOMG100
TOMG101
TOST100
YEAR 2
Tourism in Society
TOST203
Directed Study
YEAR 3
CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION
YEAR 1
DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF TOURISM (BTour)
TOMG390 or
TOST390
COMPULSORY PAPERS
Key papers that must be passed.
COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS
The subject in which you specialise.
SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS
You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers.
In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take writing module. These modules will develop your skills and show potential
employers you can handle day to day tasks
Why do a BTour?
With a Bachelor of Tourism (BTour), you will be joining
the world’s fastest-growing industry at a time when your
combination of practical business skills and industry
knowledge will be most valuable.
As tourism and tourist activities grow, so too does the need
for balanced managers that understand the environmental,
cultural and social impacts and benefits of tourism. You’ll
gain an understanding of national and international tourism
management and be well-equipped to shape the tourism and
hospitality industry of the future.
The BTour combines papers from management, leisure
studies and social sciences to offer a broad perspective
of tourism and hospitality. You will learn how these two
industries are changing to accommodate new pressures
and emerging trends as well as gain valuable business,
environmental, social and planning skills and understand the
importance of ethical and culturally aware decision-making.
The BTour has been developed with input from tourism
and hospitality businesses, and senior members of the
sectors continue to guide its development. Our faculty, your
lecturers, consult widely on industry issues and they bring
that hands-on experience of new trends, challenges and
industry responses to their teaching.
Majors
A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject.
You must take one major (called your first major) and you can
choose whether to take a second.
Choose from
The following majors may be taken through Waikato
Management School:
Hospitality Management
Tourism Management
F E AT U R E S O F T H E B To u r
Offers both Hospitality and Tourism Management streams
Draws from Management, Arts and Social Sciences and Leisure
Opportunity to gain practical field work experience
Strongly supported by employers
Opportunity to complete the BTour Honours degree
Overseas exchanges available
Major offered through Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is:
Tourism Development
Your second major can also be chosen from any
undergraduate subject; this choice may mean that you need
to take extra papers. If you choose to take a second major
you will need to carefully plan your programme in the first
year, as you will need to take at least one year one paper at
200 level for your second major. You might like to consider
geography or a language as a second major. If you are
thinking of this option talk to a Management Student Centre
Advisor for further information. The inside back cover of this
publication provides MSC’s contact details.
BTour Honours
The BTour Honours degree provides a first year of graduate
study that follows on from the BTour. In the BTour Honours
degree the majors Tourism Management and Hospitality
Management are combined to form a single subject, Tourism
and Hospitality Management. Students who have been
awarded the BTour at the University of Waikato, or a
qualification considered equivalent by the Academic Board
with an appropriate grade average may apply for entry into
the BTour(Hons) degree. Students will normally complete the
BTour Honours degree within one year of full-time study, or
the equivalent in part-time study.
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
The certificate and diploma provide university qualifications that require a relatively short
period of study and are targeted to meet particular educational needs. They can also provide
a pathway to future study.
The certificate represents the first stage of undergraduate
study. The diploma represents the second stage of
undergraduate study, corresponding to the second year of a
degree programme.
Who are they suited to?
These qualifications are suitable for the following types
of students:
> Those who want an introductory programme in
management, financial analysis, communication studies,
electronic commerce or tourism.
> Those with no background in the chosen area would
take a certificate. For those with some experience or
tertiary background in the area the diploma may be the
better programme.
> Those who want to work towards a degree part-time or
who would like to work through a degree programme in
stages, taking time away from university. A certificate or
diploma can provide you with recognition of what you
have achieved so far, but the credit is also transferable to
your degree programme when you want to go further.
In broad terms, a certificate is similar to a first year of
university study, a diploma a second year. In the Waikato
Management School we associate these programmes with
our degrees.
Certificate and Diploma Requirements
These undergraduate certificates and diplomas require
one year of normal full-time study, or the equivalent in
part-time study.
Available Certificates
The following certificates are available through Waikato
Management School:
Communication Studies (Cert(CS))
Management (Cert(Mgt))
Tourism (Cert(Tour))
Available Diplomas
The following diplomas are available through Waikato
Management School:
Communication Studies (Dip(CS))
Management (Dip(Mgt))
Tourism (Dip(Tour))
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CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION
Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas provide university qualifications that require a relatively
short period of study and provide the opportunity to complete a short, specialised qualification.
Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas provide students with a pathway to future study.
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Who are they suited to?
Graduate Certificate Subjects
These qualifications are suitable for the following types
of students:
The following subjects may be taken through Waikato
Management School:
> Those who have a university degree but want to add a
specialisation similar to a major subject in the area of
the graduate diploma, e.g. a student with a BMS with a
major in accounting might want to add a specialisation in
marketing. Similarly, a student with a BSc in earth sciences
might want to add a Graduate Diploma in Economics.
Accounting (GradCert (Acc))
Economics (GradCert (Econ))
Finance (GradCert (Fin))
Human Resource Management (GradCert (HRM))
Information Systems Management (GradCert (ISM))
International Management (GradCert (IntMgt))
Management Communication (GradCert (MgtComm))
Marketing (GradCert (Mrkt))
Public Relations (GradCert (PR))
Strategic Management (GradCert (StratMgt))
Supply Chain Management (GradCert (SCM))
Tourism and Hospitality Management (GradCert (THMgt))
> For students with a degree it is possible to use a graduate
diploma or certificate as preparation for postgraduate
study in a subject.
> Those with relevant experience in an area who want
to take a supporting short, specialised qualification,
e.g. a human resource manager might want to take a
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, or
a business person with marketing experience a Graduate
Diploma in Marketing.
> Those who are working through the equivalent of a degree
programme in steps. A graduate diploma represents a
‘third step’ taken after a Diploma in Management. It is
similar to taking a major in an undergraduate degree.
Graduate Certificate Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate you must take one half
of a normal year of full-time study, or the equivalent part
time. Three papers must be taken, and two papers must be
taken at 300 level (3rd year) from one subject listed for the
Graduate Certificate in the next column.
You may also be required to pass specific papers. To check
if a subject has any specific requirements look in the
Waikato Management School Handbook under the chosen
subject and find the item called Qualification and Specific
Subject requirements then locate the Graduate Certificate
requirements for this subject.
The Waikato management School Student handbook is
available to download from www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz
Graduate Diploma Requirements
To complete the graduate diploma you must take one year of
normal full-time study, or the equivalent part-time. The papers
taken must include four papers at 300 level (3rd year) or above
from one subject listed for the graduate diploma below.
Graduate Diploma Subjects
The following subjects may be taken through Waikato
Management School:
Accounting (GradDip (Acc))
Agribusiness (GradDip(AgBus))
Economics (GradDip (Econ))
Electronic Commerce (GradDip (ECom))
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GradDip (Entre&Inn))
Finance (GradDip (Fin))
Human Resource Management (GradDip (HRM))
Information Systems Management (GradDip (ISM))
International Management (GradDip (lntMgt))
Management (GradDip (Mgt))
Management and Sustainability (GradDip (MgtStn))
Management Communication (GradDip (MgtComm))
Marketing (GradDip (Mrkt))
Public Relations (GradDip (PR))
Strategic Management (GradDip (StratMgt))
Supply Chain Management (GradDip (SCM))
Tourism and Hospitality Management (GradDip (THMgt))
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
The postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma provide a university qualification that
requires a relatively short period of study and is targeted to meet particular educational needs.
Who are they suited to?
Postgraduate Certificate Subjects
These qualifications are suitable for the following types
of students:
In addition to those offered through the Waikato
Management School Centre for Corporate & Executive
Education, the following subjects are also available through
Waikato Management School:
> Those with an undergraduate background in an area who
would like to study further at postgraduate level. The
postgraduate diploma and certificate provide a programme
that takes the equivalent of one academic year to complete
in length. Most postgraduate diplomas and certificates
are specialist qualifications. The Postgraduate Diploma in
Management Studies is an exception. It provides a programme
in general management for those with business experience.
> Those with a bachelor degree who want to work toward a
masters qualification. For these students, the postgraduate
diploma represents the first stage or first year of a
masters programme. For example, for a student with an
undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, the
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting could be followed by
a one-year Master of Management Studies in Accounting.
For a student with significant management experience,
the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
represents the first stage of the Waikato MBA.
Postgraduate Certificate Requirements
A postgraduate certificate requires half a year of normal
full-time academic study or the equivalent part-time.
All papers must be taken at graduate level from one subject
listed in the next column.
Postgraduate Certificates
The Waikato Management School Centre for Corporate &
Executive Education also offers postgraduate certificates. The
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Research (PGCertBusRes)
is aimed at business masters graduates who plan to undertake
advanced business research or proceed to doctoral study.
The centre also allows graduates from other masters
programmes to take research methodology papers, and
further specialist graduate papers, in preparation for doctoral
research. The Postgraduate Certificate in Management
Studies (PGCertMgtSt) provides the opportunity to study four
executive education papers that together form a coherent
group of papers in a particular area of management studies.
For further information please contact:
The Centre for Corporate & Executive Education,
Waikato Management School, University of Waikato,
Gate 7, Hillcrest Road, Private Bag 3105,
Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 838 4198
Fax: +64 7 838 4675
Email: [email protected]
Accounting (PGCert(Acc))
Agribusiness (PGCert(AgBus))
Economics (PGCert(Econ))
Electronic Commerce (PGCert(ECom))
Finance (PGCert(Fin))
Human Resource Management (PGCert(HRM))
International Management (PGCert(IntMgt))
Management Communication (PGCert(MgtComm))
Management Systems (PGCert(MgtSys))
Marketing (PGCert(Mrkt))
Public Relations (PGCert(PR))
Social Enterprise (PGCertSocEnt)
Strategic Management (PGcert(StratMgt))
Tourism and Hospitality Management (PGCert(THMgt))
Postgraduate Diploma Requirements
The postgraduate diploma requires one year of normal fulltime academic study, or the equivalent part-time. All papers
are at graduate level and are normally taken from one subject
listed for the postgraduate diploma below. The normal
prerequisites for the papers selected must be satisfied unless
a waiver is obtained. In order to take a graduate level paper
in a subject within the postgraduate diploma, it is necessary
to have significant background in the discipline from which
the subject is drawn. Normally, a grade average of at least 'B'
in the related undergraduate papers is required. Approval to
take graduate papers is given by the graduate convenor of the
relevant department. A one paper dissertation (591) may be
taken as part of a postgraduate diploma programme.
Distinction
Only postgraduate diplomas may be awarded with distinction.
There is no time limit involved for completion of the papers that
contribute towards distinction, therefore students who study
part-time may also qualify for distinction. Distinction is based
on gaining an A- grade point average over the papers studied.
Postgraduate Diplomas
The following subjects may be taken through Waikato
Management School:
Accounting (PGDip(Acc))
Agribusiness (PGDip(AgBus))
Business Futures and Leadership (PGDip(BusF&L))
Economics (PGDip(Econ) )
Electronic Commerce (PGDip(ECom))
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (PGDip(Entre&Inn))
Finance (PGDip(Fin))
Human Resource Management(PGDip(HRM))
International Management (PGDip(lntMgt))
Management and Sustainability (PGDip(MgtSus))
Management Communication (PGDip(MgtComm))
Management Systems (PGDip(MgtSys))
Marketing (PGDip(Mrkt))
Public Relations (PGDip(PR))
Social Enterprise (PGDip(SocEnt))
Strategic Management (PGDip(StratMgt))
Tourism and Hospitality Management (PGDip(THMgt))
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WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION
MMS / MECOM
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MASTER OF
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
MASTER OF
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
The Master of Management Studies (MMS)
degree provides specialised postgraduate
level study in management disciplines.
The Master of Electronic Commerce (MECom) is
intended to provide an advanced, research-based
qualification in the field of electronic commerce.
The MMS is designed for graduate management students
looking to specialise in a management discipline and
undertake research in a particular area of interest. The MMS
degree is taken as a second year of graduate study after
completing an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma.
The MECom aims to develop in participants an
understanding of the leading-edge literature and research
in the electronic commerce environment, and from this
knowledge an understanding of how electronic commerce
affects different areas of management practice.
The MMS degree may be taken as a research-only degree, or
as a degree combining taught papers and research.
The MECom is taken as a second year of study after an
honours degree or postgraduate diploma.
Requirements for the MMS
Requirements for a MECom
The MMS requires one year of normal full-time study, or the
equivalent part-time. All papers are taken at the graduate
level, and must include a dissertation or thesis. A research
methodology paper must also be included unless it has been
taken in a previous qualification.
The MECom requires one year of normal full-time study,
or the equivalent part-time. All papers are taken at the
graudate level. It must include a two paper dissertation with
the remaining taught papers selected from those relating to
electronic commerce.
Normally all papers should be within the major subject area
of the student's undergraduate degree or diploma. However,
it is possible for students to take some papers outside their
subject area, provided that the academic integrity of the
degree is preserved. Students wishing to take other papers
should seek approval from graduate convenors.
Subjects for the MMS
Accounting
Agribusiness
Applied Economics and Finance
Business Futures and Leadership
Economics
Environment and Management
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Management
Management Communication
Management Systems
Marketing
Public Relations
Social Enterprise
Strategic Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management – Visitor Management
Fast-track Masters
An Accelerated Postgraduate Diploma and
MMS Programme
Students with the equivalent of a three-year bachelor degree
without honours would normally need to study for two
academic years to complete a programme leading to a masters
degree. The programme would involve a postgraduate diploma
followed by the MMS degree. For students who performed to
a high academic standard in their undergraduate degree it is
possible to enrol in an accelerated programme leading to a
postgraduate diploma and MMS in as little as 14 months. The
normal programme is accelerated by combining research with
a normal load of taught graduate papers. 500 level papers.
This programme places higher demands on students, and thus
has more stringent admission requirements.
ROSIE BENTLEY
MMS (First Class Honours), Post Grad Dip MNFPO.
“They say study broadens the mind,” says Rosie Bentley.
“It’s transformed mine. I’ve been guided, encouraged and
challenged to critique my world view rigorously.
“The Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Not for Profit
Organisations [now named Social Enterprise] helped me
understand the wider social context of issues that had occurred
in my workplace. After completing this qualification I wanted to
learn still more.”
A pivotal experience was finding herself in the middle of a G8
summit forum at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Kofi Annan, who
was secretary general of the UN at the time, and other high
powered international representatives were speaking. “I was
inspired to deepen my responsibility for people’s wellbeing.”
This led Rosie to a Masters Dissertation exploring influences on
workplace well-being. Using action research, Rosie and the staff
of an organisation experimented with and implemented some
changes that are still valued today. “Research processes can deepen
understanding of practical issues facing managers,” says Rosie.
Waikato Management School has an active and successful research programme. The University
of Waikato offers two full-research degrees; the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD), both of which are actively carried out within the Waikato Management
School. The MPhil and PhD degrees are guided and administered by the University of Waikato
with support and supervision provided by Waikato Management School.
The PhD is the pinnacle of academic achievement, and our
doctoral degree is one which is internationally respected.
The Waikato Management School has been successfully
graduating PhD students for over 25 years.
At Waikato Management School you will enjoy the benefits of
a respected and experienced doctorally-qualified supervisory
staff. Most publish extensively and consistently in high-level
international and peer-reviewed journals, and a number are
involved in industry or government.
We are also AACSB and EQUIS accredited which attests to
the quality of our research qualifications.
We are very proud of the accomplishments and success of
our graduates. Many have gone on to academic positions in
universities, or to senior and highly influential positions in
business and industry.
HIGHER DEGREES
HIGHER DEGREES
Financial support is also available for many of our students.
Scholarships support is common, with the University
Scholarships Office having close links with graduate
administration. You may be able to obtain support from
your department for grants, conference money, computers
and/or teaching assistantships.
As many of our graduates can attest, you would be making
a highly valuable career move by establishing your research
experience at Waikato Management School.
For information about the PhD and MPhil, please contact
our Management Student Consultant – Graduate
[email protected] or
email [email protected] or
visit www.waikato.ac.nz and select the postgraduate link.
A PhD normally takes three years and an MPhil one year of
full-time research, or the equivalent part-time.
What makes our programmes so successful?
We believe that our support network for research students
makes an important contribution. Our Management Student
Consultant – Graduate is on hand to assist with a wide
range of administrative questions. Academic support is
provided by supervisors, who are backed by an extensive
network within the School including the Waikato
Management School Qualification Convenor Doctoral
Studies, Department Chairpersons and Department Graduate
Convenors. Library, database and computer resources
and support provide important access to information and
reduce technical barriers.
We work to provide a supportive environment for students
engaged in research by organising and encouraging student
participation in research seminars, departmental working
papers and local and international conferences. All are
important in building investigation skills and acquiring the
feedback needed to make your outcome of the highest
quality. Our annual student research conference is held
on-site, further contributing to our learning environment.
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TILLMAN BOEHME
PhD student
“I’ve researched iconic kiwi companies such as Heinz Watties and
Carter Holt Harvey. New Zealand businesses are coming to realise
that with increasingly competitive markets and finite resources,
adopting good supply chain management will create advantages.
Just look at any job website; there’s already huge demand for supply
chain related jobs and this demand will grow as more businesses
seek the expertise to apply good supply chain principles.”
LIVING AND LEARNING IN NEW ZEALAND
Spectacular landscapes, healthy environment, pleasant climate and sophisticated cities
make New Zealand a great place to live and learn. The society is diverse and multicultural,
and New Zealanders are known for their honesty, friendliness, and openness. The country’s
compact size means that all of its attractions are close to each other.
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
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Only 90 minutes drive to
New Zealand’s largest city
means you can breakfast at
home and still be in Auckland
before lunch.
Just a short drive to two
oceans, white sand seaside
resorts, and world class
surfing at Raglan.
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Hamilton has a great student
scene with more bars and
restaurants per head than
any other New Zealand city.
Waikato is the closest
university to the central
North Island national parks
and ski areas, great for
summer hiking and winter
snowboarding.
Hamilton is central to many
of New Zealand’s world
famous tourist attractions
and wilderness areas.
LIVING IN HAMILTON CITY
Hamilton is a rapidly growing, vibrant and progressive city, with a population of approximately
130,000. It has an active music, arts and café culture, with a distinctively New Zealand flavour.
The Waikato River, New Zealand’s largest, provides a focus for many sporting and recreational
activities. Waikato, in the native Māori language, means ‘flowing water’.
Hamilton is a centre for education, research and innovation,
with a university, a polytechnic, and a number of research
organisations. The city is also home to the country's only
innovation park, Innovation Waikato, located right next to the
University of Waikato.
Hamilton is also a student city with more than 25,000 people
involved in tertiary study. The city caters for every student
need and has a large range of activities for students. The city
is clean and green with very little pollution, traffic congestion
or other urban problems.
There are a number of community events that the
University and its students feature in. They include
The Great Race – rowing against international universities,
the Balloons Over Waikato festival, “O” week – a week-long
celebration to welcome students, and a day dedicated to
celebrating University international students, generally held
in September.
Hamilton hosts the New Zealand rounds of the international
V8 Supercars motorsport street race (March/April) and the
WRC World Rally Championship (August), while the RipCurl
Pro Surf Classic is held at nearby Raglan (March). The city is
also home to Parachute, one of the world’s largest Christian
rock music festivals (February), and Fieldays, the third largest
agricultural exhibition in the world (June).
Students love the fact that Hamilton is so centrally
located in the upper North Island; only 90 minutes from
Auckland, yet offering one of the lowest urban living costs
in New Zealand. Student accommodation is inexpensive and
plentiful, with most students able to live within a 15-minute
walk of the campus.
The average temperature range is 15-30º Celsius during the
summer months and 5-15º Celsius in winter.
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10 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS
1
Make new friends and meet potential
flatmates/roommates
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
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Get involved in sports and social
events, such as the annual ball, themed
dinners, and inter-hall competitions
3
Live close to lecture theatres, computer
labs, the library, the University Rec
Centre, and sports fields
Hang out with your friends in games rooms and in
lounges with satellite TV
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9
4
Have access to computers, the internet, and a
photocopier, fax, and telephone
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7
2
Enjoy fully furnished, heated
rooms that are cleaned regularly
6
Live among a diverse ethnic
and cultural population
8
Enjoy delicious meals in fully-catered
halls (or free weekly shopping trips if
you’re self-catering)
Have a strong study support to
keep you focused
Have a safe, friendly, supportive
atmosphere right on campus
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ACCOMMODATION
Halls Of Residence
The University of Waikato has four Halls of Residence on
campus; Orchard Park, College Hall, Student Village and
Bryant Hall. Combined, they offer over 1000 on-campus
beds, all in single rooms. At Waikato you won’t have to
share a room with another student! The halls are a great
way to meet people, the environment is supportive and
there are organised fun activities held throughout the year.
The fully catered option provides students with their own
room, but shared facilities including the large dining room
where students enjoy three meals a day, seven days a week.
The self-catered option involves living in an apartment
or cottage with up to five other students, (all in single
bedrooms); cooking and cleaning independently.
Note: Places in the on-campus Halls are limited and not all
students are able to be placed. Preference is given to students
enrolling for a complete academic year. Applications must be
made in advance.
College Hall
> 289 fully catered single study bedrooms
> Six self-catered bedsits and four self-catered apartments
COLLEGE
> Option of single-sex floors
HALL
> Lounge and snack-making facilities on each floor
> Next to the pool, fields and squash and tennis courts
Student Village
> 252 fully catered single study bedrooms
> Eight self-catered, fully furnished apartments
> Common areas with satellite TV, pool tables and more
> Near the recreation centre, banks and public transport
STUDENT
> Friendly and culturally diverse community
VILLAGE
Bryant Hall
> 178 fully-catered single study bedrooms
> Only 20-25 residents per floor
> Four self-catered, fully-furnished cottages
> Common areas with Satellite TV, pool tables and more
B RYA N T
HALL
> Close to the recreation centre, banks and public transport
Orchard Park
> 26 self-catered cottages
> Apply as an individual or with a group of friends
> Single-sex or mixed sex options
> Free weekly supermarket trips
> Ideal Halls experience before living off-campus
ORCHARD
PARK
Please note: Off-campus accommodation options are
also available. Please refer to: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/
international/students/general/accommodation.shtml
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SUPPORT
WA I K ATO M A N A G E M E N T S C H O O L
DO IT
When you join Waikato University, it is great to know that there are people available whose job is
to ensure you have a smooth transition into university life. Waikato Management School
provides a number of support services specifically for management students.
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Management Student Centre (MSC)
iWaikato
MSC provides students with somewhere to study, meet
for group work, use resources (such as photocopying) and
hand in and receive marked assignments. MSC services also
include language and learning development, enrolment and
retention, and employment and scholarship information.
MSC is also home to the international consultant, student
advisors and student mentors.
Management students have access to iWaikato, where they
can manage their enrolment, update their contact details,
view their academic details, and apply to graduate.
International Consultant
University Library
The international student consultant manages the support
needs for all international management students.
The University Library – and its related facilities – includes
over 611,000 books and 201,000 serial titles. The University
Library holds a wide range of historically-maintained research
journals, professional and industry journals, government data,
abstracts and many other publications including an extensive
New Zealand collection.
Student Advisors
Student advisors are available by appointment to provide you
with enrolment and programme advice, and answer any of
your university related queries.
Student Mentors
The mentoring programme is available for all management
students and offers confidential advocacy and support to
students who have concerns or queries of any kind, both
inside and outside university life. Mentors are senior students
from a range of management school qualifications.
Waikato International
The University's international centre, Waikato International,
provides excellent facilities and services to support
international students. The centre assists students in
both their pre-departure and subsequent arrival in
New Zealand, including advice on visa requirements,
organising accommodation, referral services, medical
insurance, airport pick-up, and orientation. The staff are
committed to providing excellent service to students and are
always available to help.
Information Technology Support
Waikato Management School’s facilities ensure that your
learning experience is the best possible. Our 11 modern
computer labs hold over 250 personal computers, and are
available to students 24/7, with lab assistants available to
provide computer and internet support.
iWaikato can also be accessed off-campus from:
http://i.waikato.ac.nz/
Research Databases
The University subscribes to more than 200 research,
government, and industry databases and several collections
of electronic books, with on-site assistance, extensive support
and guidance to help you find the information you need.
These databases are essential for research, enabling you
to access top internationally-based academic and
professional journals.
Pastoral Care
The University offers pastoral guidance in a number of
denominations. There are regular religious services on campus
at the Lady Goodfellow Chapel and Kohinga Marama Marae.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of
International Students
The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International
Students was introduced on 31 March 2002. It aims to make
sure international students are well looked after, informed, safe
and properly cared for. Waikato Management School and the
University of Waikato have agreed to observe and be bound
by this code. Copies of the Code are available on request from
the University, or from the Ministry of Education website.
Visit: www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
MyWeb™
Management students have access to the award-wining
MyWeb™ student portal, where they can electronically
submit assignments, receive grades, sign up for tutorials,
purchase course readings and merchandise, and access course
material and information.
MyWeb™ can also be accessed off-campus from:
http://myweb.ac.nz/
Student Groups
International student groups at
Indonesia, Samoa, Fiji, Cook
New Guinea, Waikato Muslim
Overseas Christian Fellowship, Sri
Thailand and China.
the University include:
Islands, Tonga, Papua
Students Association,
Lanka, Solomon Islands,
C O N TA C T
Management Student Centre
Phone: +64 7 838 4303
Fax: +64 7 838 4033
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz
Postal address:
Waikato Management School
The University of Waikato
APPLY TO ENROL
Request an application pack
Call 0800 WAIKATO (from within NZ) or
+64 7 856 2889 (from outside NZ) to
request an Application Park. This includes
your Application to Enrol, and an updated
list of the papers, or apply online.
Visit: www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol/ate.stml
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
Important
New Zealand
To apply for accommodation (applications
due 1 October).
Waikato International
Phone: +64 7 838 4439
Check out: www.waikato.ac.nz/living
Fax: +64 7 838 4269
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/
Postal address:
Waikato International
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Accommodation
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Phone: +64 7 838 4084
Fax: +64 7 838 4058
Website: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol/
accommodation.shtml
Immigration New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 914 4100
Website: www.immigration.govt.nz
Postal address:
Postal address:
Accommodation & Conference Services
Immigration New Zealand
University of Waikato
PO Box 3705
Private Bag 3105
Wellington
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
New Zealand
Education New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 472 0788
Fax: +64 4 471 2828
Website: www.educationnz.org.nz
Postal address:
PO Box 10-500
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
MANAGEMENT. THERE’S MORE TO IT
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Waikato Management School
Telephone: +64 7 838 4303
Facsimile: +64 7 838 4033
Email:
[email protected]
Toll Free: 0800 WAIKATO
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz
Toll Free: 0800 654 303
Website: www.management.ac.nz