Ignite your career with postgraduate study at Waikato Management School, ranked in the top 1% of business schools globally. Options to study in Hamilton, Tauranga, or online. Next intakes start in July and November 2026, or January and March 2027.

Study in Tauranga

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Excel in marketing with our brand-new Master of Management (Marketing). Blend strategy, creativity, and digital expertise to build brands, engage customers, and drive business growth. Start at the Tauranga campus in July 2026 or March 2027.

 

MBA-Tauranga

Advance your career with the Waikato MBA, offered at both the Tauranga and Hamilton campuses. This part-time qualification will equip you to lead teams and drive continuous innovation within your organisation. Start in May 2026 or March 2027.

Study online or hybrid

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Lead digital transformation with this specialist master's degree. Gain the expertise to advise organisations on emerging technologies from a management perspective, drive innovation, and revolutionise business operations. Study online or in Hamilton.

 

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Lead projects with confidence in any industry. This qualification will equip you with the skills to plan, execute and manage complex projects, from start to finish. Study fully online at home.

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Master powerful analytics tools and transform 'big data' into meaningful business insights that will enable you to make smarter decisions with this highly practical qualification. Mostly online, with some in-person labs in Hamilton.

Study in Hamilton

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Launch your accounting career with a 12-month master's degree for graduates from any background. Gain the knowledge to become a professionally qualified accountant with a qualification accredited by CA ANZ. Start in November 2026 or January 2027.

 

 

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Get the industry expertise you need to reinvent your career with this 12-month master's degree - open to all graduates. Specialise in Business Analytics, Agribusiness, Project Management or Supply Chain Management. Start July 2026 or March 2027.

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Invest in your future with a master's that will open doors to rewarding roles in finance, banking, and investment. Develop analytical skills and gain practical experience. Next intake: March 2027.

 

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Advance your career with the Waikato MBA, available at the Hamilton or Tauranga campuses. This part-time qualification will equip you to lead teams and drive continuous innovation within your organisation. Start in May 2026 or March 2027.

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Set yourself up as a future leader and rise to the top of your profession with specialist management expertise - or develop the advanced research skills needed for PhD study. Next intakes: July 2026 or March 2027.

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Expand your career horizons and develop the capabilities to become a future manager or business leader with the globally respected Waikato MBM degree. Next intakes start in July or November 2026, or March 2027.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Become a recognised expert in your chosen field of business, management or communication with a PhD degree.

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Waikato is in the top 1% of business schools globally
1st in NZ for e-business and digital marketing (Eduniversal)
1st in NZ for economics research quality