Executive Programmes

From short courses to extended programmes, our Executive Programmes build capability for what’s next, supporting confident decision-making in a changing business environment.

New for 2026!

Waikato Management School offers a range of in-person and online executive programmes designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their leadership capability and progress their careers.

Delivered by industry experts, our programmes combine practical learning and real-world case studies with the latest thinking in business and technology. As a Triple Crown–accredited business school, Waikato Management School equips leaders with relevant, applied capability for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

Short courses

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Make better informed decisions and break down barriers to accounting by learning modern financial tools that will help you understand and manage your business better.

Project Management – The Basic Principles

Learn key principles, risk management, and the critical people skills needed to motivate and manage conflict for successful project outcomes.

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Design Thinking for Business Impact

This course is ideal for individuals or teams who are new to design thinking, or looking for a refresher and want to rapidly get to grips with design thinking in practice.