499/599 Update October 2006

There will be significant changes to the 499/599 dates and structure for 2007. The occurences listed in the 2007 Waikato Management Student Handbook are incorrect. In 2007, students enrol for a 32 week period for their 499. The new occurence letters are D code (Feb 2007 - Oct 2007), E code (May 2007 - Dec 2007)  and F Code (July 2007 - Feb 2008).

Departments may have compulsory workshop sessions or documentation due before or during the 32 week period as part of your 499 assessment. Departmental 499 information will be available soon from this website, so please check this website regularly.

What is a 499/599?

The Report of an Investigation is a distinguishing feature of the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) degree and is an important part of how BMS graduates have the leading edge over other business and commerce graduates.

The Report of an Investigation provides an opportunity for students to investigate a management problem within an organisation and prepare a report of their findings. The 499/599 Report of an Investigation is a vital part of the BMS in that it gives each student experience in working and undertaking research in a real management environment. The 499/599 Report of an Investigation provides an important link between the theory being learnt and the application of that theory, and must be completed by all students.  For most students, the 499/599 Report of an Investigation will be the most significant, demanding and rewarding piece of work they undertake during the BMS, requiring creativity, logic and discipline.

What is the difference between a 499 and a 599?

The 499 Report of an Investigation is only available to BMS students and the 599 Report of an Investigation is only available to BMS (Honours) students.

The distinguishing characteristics of a 599 are:

(a)      The topic demands a broad study of the literature normally citing some twenty to thirty publications and;

(b)     The 599 Report of an Investigation makes a contribution that bridges the gap   between empirical and theoretical knowledge in the topic area.