Management Communication

Discover how great leaders make things happen. Gain the exceptional communication skills you need to inspire and influence people, lead teams through change, and shape a thriving workplace culture.
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This subject is available from 2026. Management Communication can be taken as either a Minor subject with almost any bachelor's degree, or as a graduate or postgraduate specialist subject.

Why study Management Communication?

Great managers don’t just oversee tasks and make decisions — they are exceptional communicators who can inspire people, build strong teams, and shape a workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

Management Communication will equip you with the skills to lead with confidence and build a successful career in business, government, or the not-for-profit sector.

You’ll explore how great communication influences decision-making, drives strategic change, and supports team performance and wellbeing.

This subject will help you grow into a high-performing leader who listens, adapts, and responds with impact.

You’ll gain the expertise to build good relationships with your peers, lead teams through uncertainty, and communicate effectively in a wide range of settings — from everyday conversations to high-stakes presentations.

As a future manager, you'll sharpen your professional writing skills and become a confident public speaker. You’ll learn how to tailor your messages for different audiences, navigate tricky conversations with empathy, give and receive feedback, and manage conflict constructively.

As technology continues to reshape the workplace, you’ll gain insights into how digital tools are transforming the way people interact and collaborate in modern organisations.

Taught by experienced academics, this subject blends theory with hands-on learning. You’ll work on real consulting projects and apply your skills in both business and community settings.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to lead with purpose, connect with others authentically, and make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.

The communication and leadership skills you’ll gain are highly valued across careers in management, consulting, training, human resources, public relations, government, and more.

Career opportunities:

  • Communications advisor
  • Change management specialist
  • Corporate trainer
  • Internal communications specialist
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing & communications manager
  • Negotiation & mediation specialist
  • Public relations manager
  • Team leader / Manager

Qualifications

Management Communication can be taken either as a Minor subject (4 papers) for any bachelor's degree offered at the University of Waikato, or as elective papers. We recommend you take a look at the Bachelor of Communication or the Bachelor of Business.

For a Minor, you must complete four papers (60 points), including COMMS103 Communication and Organising and  COMMS200 Communication Ethics, plus two other papers above 100 Level (ie. 200 or 300 Level).

Choose from LEADR201 Professional Speaking, LEADR202 Leadership and Facilitiation, MCOMM202 Health Communication, PUBRL205 International Communication and Organisational Change, COMMS300 Communication Consulting Project, LEADR302 Conflict and Negotation, and PUBRL302 Issues and Crisis Management.

Graduate & Postgraduate Qualifications:

For the Graduate Certificate, you must complete four papers (60 points), including COMMS300 and LEADR302 and PUBRL302, plus one elective paper at 100 Level or above.

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