Postgraduate study in Business and Management
Study in Tauranga
NEW for 2026: Master of Management - Marketing (MMgmt)
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.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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
Master of Digital Business (MDigiBus)
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.
Grad Certificate in Project Management
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.
Grad Certificate in Business Analytics
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
Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcct)
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.
Master of Management (MMgmt)
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.
Master of Applied Finance (MAppFin)
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.
Master of Business Administration
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.
Master of Business (MBus)
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.
Master of Business and Management (MBM)
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.
Certificates and Diplomas
Subjects available
Choose from 17 subjects available at graduate and postgraduate level.
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Accounting
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Agribusiness
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Banking, Finance & Technology
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Business Analytics
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Digital Business
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Economics
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Finance
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Human Resource Management
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International Management
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Leadership
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Management Communication
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Marketing
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Project Management
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Public Relations
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Strategic Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Tourism Management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Become a recognised expert in your chosen field of business, management or communication with a PhD degree.