MMS - Strategic Management as a main subject
Main Subject, Second Subject
Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your profession with specialist management expertise. Get the edge over other graduates with a Master of Management Studies from Waikato's Triple Crown Accredited business school.
Strategic Management enables you to discern a company's potential, find new market opportunities, and develop a clear plan to achieve growth and success.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 to 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 or 180 |
| Start Dates: | February (A Trimester A) and July (B Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | 2023 fees: $8,345 (120 pts) - $12,518 (180 pts) per programme |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | 2023 fees: $34,085 (120 points) $51,130 (180 points) per programme |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Managing director / CEO
- Management consultant
- Business development manager
- Business analyst / consultant
- Business manager
- General manager
- New venture consultant
Degree Planner
Degree planner — MMS in Strategic Management - 180 points total
Your MMS must include at least 120 points inside the field of your specialist subject. You may take up to 60 points outside the field of the degree.
Outside field of degree (up to 60 points)
ELECTIVE PAPERS
in any subject at 500 Level (up to 30 points)
Field of degree - Subject papers (up to 90 points)
Field of degree - Research papers (at least 30 points)
Research - choose ONE of the following papers:
- Field of degree
- Compulsory papers
- Elective papers
- Explanatory note
Please note: Admission to each paper requires the approval of the Subject Convenor. In some cases, you may be asked to complete some prerequisite papers.
This information is provisional and subject to change.Papers
Papers available within Strategic Management
Prescriptions for the PGCert(StratMgt), PGDip(StratMgt), BBus(Hons) and MMS
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt), and MMS. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt) programmes.
MMS students must complete MNMGT581, and one of STMGT591, STMGT592, STMGT593, or STMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| STMGT501 | Strategy and Organisational Theory | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation. | |||
| STMGT502 | Strategic Innovation | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Innovation has a key role in improving the competitive position and performance of organisations. This paper discusses and critiques the latest research on strategic innovation processes and practices. | |||
| STMGT503 | Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Entrepreneurship and new venture creation provide a major impetus for economic growth and development. This paper introduces the key issues and questions relating to the theoretical perspectives on entrepreneurship. | |||
| STMGT504 | Strategies for Sustainability | 15.0 | No occurrences |
| This paper aims to enhance students' understanding of sustainability issues confronting today's managers and to develop ability in analysing situations and in formulating strategies where sustainability business concerns are implicated. | |||
| STMGT591 | Strategic Management Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| STMGT592 | Strategic Management Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| STMGT593 | Strategic Management Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| STMGT594 | Strategic Management Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
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Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.45am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday
Location: MSB.1.50, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton
One of the best times to pop into MSC is Open Advice Day, held every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm.