Master of Management Studies
Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your profession with specialist management expertise.
180 points, 1.5 years (full-time)
or 120 points, 1 year (full-time)
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study a MMS?
If you're looking to accelerate your professional career by gaining expertise in an area of business or management that you're passionate about, or you want to prepare for a research career, this degree is designed for you.
The Master of Management Studies (MMS) will bring you closer to the frontiers of knowledge in your specialist field, and prepare you for leadership roles that require a high level of critical thinking and information analysis.
The degree normally includes a mix of both taught papers and a research dissertation, but can also be taken as a full research thesis.
Normally all papers are taken within a single subject area that you majored in for your undergraduate bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification), or a postgraduate diploma. Choose from the 12 subjects listed below.
Learn from experienced lecturers who have research and consulting links with leading companies, NGOs and governments around the world.
Completing the MMS will put you on the right path for PhD doctoral study.
Career Opportunities
- Analytics & Insights Manager
- Business analyst / consultant
- Business development manager
- CEO / General manager
- Coach/Performance Manager
- Communications and engagement manager
- Customer Insights Analyst
- Digital business or e-commerce manager
- Environmental sustainability consultant
- Financial advisor / analyst
- Human resources manager
- Logistics / Supply chain manager
- Marketing manager
- Operations manager
- Policy Advisor
- Project Manager
- Researcher
180 points, 1.5 years (full-time)
or 120 points, 1 year (full-time)
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
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Subjects Choose a subject
Browse available subjects and choose one for more information.
Browse MMS subjects Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
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Entry Requirements You can apply for the MMS if:
- MMS 180 points: You have completed a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; in a relevant subject area, OR;
MMS 120 points: You have completed an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area, AND; - You have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers in that subject, AND;
- You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for this qualification, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
Admission to the programme does not automatically imply admission to particular papers, so you may need to complete some prerequisite papers first. See the Catalogue of Papers.
If you do NOT meet the entry requirements above, you may still be considered for admission to the MMS based on academic merit and relevant experience after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
For more information, please refer to the MMS degree regulations.
You can apply for the MMS if:
- MMS 180 points: You have completed a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; in a relevant subject area, OR;
MMS 120 points: You have completed an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area, AND; - You have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers in that subject, AND;
- You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for this qualification, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
Admission to the programme does not automatically imply admission to particular papers, so you may need to complete some prerequisite papers first. See the Catalogue of Papers.
If you do NOT meet the entry requirements above, you may still be considered for admission to the MMS based on academic merit and relevant experience after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
For more information, please refer to the MMS degree regulations.
International students:
International students must have an equivalent qualification from a recognised university, and meet the English language requirements for graduate/postgraduate programmes.
English language requirements:
- an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or
- an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of at least 90, with a Writing score of at least 21, or
- a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
- an overall score of C (with at least a C in the Writing band) in the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of at least 56, with no less than 46 for each communicative skill.
- MMS 180 points: You have completed a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; in a relevant subject area, OR;
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$8,579 - $12,869 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). 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. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$36,130 (120 pts) $54,200 (180 pts) per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). 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.
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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
You can apply for the MMS if:
- MMS 180 points: You have completed a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; in a relevant subject area, OR;
MMS 120 points: You have completed an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area, AND; - You have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers in that subject, AND;
- You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for this qualification, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
Admission to the programme does not automatically imply admission to particular papers, so you may need to complete some prerequisite papers first. See the Catalogue of Papers.
If you do NOT meet the entry requirements above, you may still be considered for admission to the MMS based on academic merit and relevant experience after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
For more information, please refer to the MMS degree regulations.
You can apply for the MMS if:
- MMS 180 points: You have completed a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification; in a relevant subject area, OR;
MMS 120 points: You have completed an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area, AND; - You have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers in that subject, AND;
- You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for this qualification, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
Admission to the programme does not automatically imply admission to particular papers, so you may need to complete some prerequisite papers first. See the Catalogue of Papers.
If you do NOT meet the entry requirements above, you may still be considered for admission to the MMS based on academic merit and relevant experience after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
For more information, please refer to the MMS degree regulations.
International students:
International students must have an equivalent qualification from a recognised university, and meet the English language requirements for graduate/postgraduate programmes.
English language requirements:
- an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or
- an iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) score of at least 90, with a Writing score of at least 21, or
- a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
- an overall score of C (with at least a C in the Writing band) in the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of at least 56, with no less than 46 for each communicative skill.
Estimated fees
$8,579 - $12,869 per year
-
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). 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. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$36,130 (120 pts) $54,200 (180 pts) per year
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). 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.
Why study at Waikato?
Top 1% globally
Waikato Management School sits in the top 1% of business schools globally thanks to our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB), which we've held since 2005.
Industry connections
Learn from passionate lecturers who have strong links with leading companies, NGOs and government departments, and are sought-after business consultants and active researchers in their field.
Internationally respected
We’re ranked in the world's top 125 universities for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings.
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