Master of Business Administration

Programme Overview

The Waikato MBA is comprised of two intensive parts, giving participants greater flexibility for their learning and career progression.   The Waikato MBA equips existing leaders with the skills necessary to lead strategically in the future.    Addtionally the MBA programme broadens functional and technical specialists' business understanding, and adds best-practice management know-how to the entrepreneurs' practical knowledge.  Graduates emerge ready for strategic leadership positions  in New Zealand and throughout the world.

The first part of the Waikato MBA programme is designed to develop the comprehensive business skills required for effective management.  It covers knowledge of the business environment and markets, people skills, negotiation skills, team skills, business law, financial decision making, managerial accounting, marketing, operations management and business strategy.

On successful completion of Part I, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the tactical issues facing business owners and managers today and will be able to use new skills in the functional areas of their business.

Part II of the MBA programme builds on the knowledge gained in Part I.  The second stage focuses on leadership and organisational transformation, sustainability, value creation, and international citizenship.

Participants develop the strategic and transformational leadership skills that are essential in the modern business world.

Part II is challenging as participants are constantly called upon to reflect on their interpersonal traits and skills so that they understand the way this reflects on business resolutions.

Part II of the MBA also reviews and integrates common strategic business models to create sustainable value in new and existing business operations, while group work gives an opportunity for participants to discuss business with multiple and diverse perspectives.

Participants then review and observe these skills in the international marketplace during an all-expenses-paid 8-10 day international study tour that includes seminars, business visits and meetings with business leaders in foreign markets.   This tour is an integral part of the MBA. 

Waikato MBA participants graduate with a comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of business that enables them to confidently lead, transform, sustain and create business in a global environment.