Certificate in Management
This one-year certificate is available to students who wish to gain an introductory qualification in management. It can even be the start of something bigger, like a bachelor's degree.
A Certificate in Management is similar to completing the first year of a bachelor's degree at university. It's a great way to gain an introductory qualification and can propel you towards future success.
A one-year Cert(Mgt) can include papers in any of these subjects:
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Digital Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Leadership Communication
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
To complete the Cert(Mgt), students must pass eight papers at Level 100 or above, including at least six papers in subjects listed within the field of Management, plus two elective papers in any subject offered at the University of Waikato. Please refer to the Regulations below.
See the Catalogue of Papers to view all papers being offered at our campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga.
Key information
| Entry Requirements: | University entrance through NCEA, or equivalent. |
|---|---|
| Years: | 1 |
| Points: | 120 |
| Study Locations: | Hamilton |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Area of Study: |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — Certificate in Management - 1 year (120 points)
You can study full-time and complete the Cert(Mgt) in only two semesters, or if you prefer study part-time over three or more semesters.
Each paper is worth 15 points, please refer to the Catalogue of Papers for all papers being offered.
Semester 1
100 Level or above
Management field paper
100 Level or above
Management field paper
100 Level or above
Elective paper
Semester 2
100 Level or above
Management field paper
100 Level or above
Management field paper
100 Level or above
Management field paper
100 Level or above
Elective paper
- Management field
- Elective
- Compulsory
Recommended papers
To gain a strong grounding in Management, we recommend that you include at least some of the following 'Business Fundamentals' papers in your course:
- ACCTN101 Accounting for Management
- ECONS101 Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy
- FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
- MGSYS101 Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
- MRKTG101 Fundamentals of Successful Marketing
(Note: If you decide to continue your studies, these papers are also required for the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours.)
Entry requirements
Applications for the Certificate in Management are open to anyone with University Entrance or its equivalent. For more information, contact our Future Students Team: [email protected].
When you apply to enrol, select Certificate (Undergraduate) as your qualification.
Study in Tauranga
Please check the Catalogue of Papers to view all undergraduate papers (Levels 100 - 300) being offered in Tauranga.
Please check the Catalogue of Papers to view all undergraduate papers (Levels 100 - 300) being offered in Tauranga.
We currently offer papers in the four major subjects of Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Strategic Management, plus a variety of other papers in Economics, Leadership Communication, Digital Business and Supply Chain Management, and Management.
Scholarships and prizes
Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships
Regulations
To complete the Cert(Mgt), students must pass eight papers (120 points) at undergraduate level (Level 100 or above).
To complete the Cert(Mgt), students must pass eight papers (120 points) at undergraduate level (Level 100 or above).
This includes at least six papers (90 points) from subjects listed within the field of Management, plus two elective papers (30 points) in any subject.
All students must pass the compulsory paper STMGT101 Introduction to Management.
Please check the Catalogue of Papers to view all undergraduate papers being offered at our campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga.
Subjects within the field of Management
Your Cert(Mgt) can include study in any of these subjects:
Launch into further study
A Certificate in Management makes a good year of study - but if you find yourself wanting more, you'll have the option of crediting all of your papers towards a three- or four-year bachelor's degree instead.
Contacts
Have a chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
Student Centre
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528) or 07 838 4176
Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +64 7 8384610 Email: [email protected]
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