University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Business
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year and 6 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your industry by developing expertise in a specialist subject.
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 PhD study or a research career, this degree is ideal.
The Master of Business (MBus) 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 typically includes a combination of both taught subject papers and a research dissertation (at least 30 points), but can also be taken as a full research thesis (120 points).
Normally all papers are taken within the same specialist subject area that you majored in for your undergraduate bachelor's degree.
If you've already been awarded an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject, you may be able to complete the Master of Business in only 120 points, instead of 180 points. Choose from the subjects listed below in the degree planners.
Learn from experienced lecturers who have research and consulting links with leading companies, NGOs and governments around the world.
Completing the Master of Business will put you on the right academic pathway for future PhD doctoral study.
Entry criteria
You can apply for the MBus if:MBus 180 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology; or a Bachelor of Management Studies; or another qualification in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND you have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 Level papers in that subject; OR
MBus 120 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business with Honours; or a Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours; or a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours; or another Honours degree in a relevant subject area with at least Second Class Honours (Second Division); or a Postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND
You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for the Master of Business, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
In exceptional circumstances you may still be considered for admission to the MBus based on academic merit and relevant experience; after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
Admission to the programme does not automatically imply admission to particular papers, so you may need to complete some prerequisite papers first.
You can apply for the MBus if:- MBus 180 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology; or a Bachelor of Management Studies; or another qualification in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND you have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 Level papers in that subject; OR
- MBus 120 points: You have completed a Bachelor of Business with Honours; or a Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours; or a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours; or another Honours degree in a relevant subject area with at least Second Class Honours (Second Division); or a Postgraduate diploma (120 points) in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND
- You have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject you intend to take for the Master of Business, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
In exceptional circumstances you may still be considered for admission to the MBus based on academic merit and relevant experience; after completing any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe.
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.
For more information, please refer to the MBus degree regulations.
International students:International students must have an equivalent qualification from a recognised university, and meet theEnglish 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.
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