12-month masters degrees Master of Business and Management (MBM) and Master of Professional Management (MPM) Waikato Management School 1
Why study in New Zealand? Why go to the ends of the earth for your education? Because it s there you ll find a culture of innovation, adaptability and risk-taking that is taking New Zealand forward in today s global knowledge economy. New Zealand has proved it can take on the world with its agile and innovative businesses. New Zealand s reputation for innovation and adaptability is matched by an exceptional quality of life. Lack of pollution and the stunning diversity of scenery provide the perfect setting for work and play. New Zealanders are known for their honesty, friendliness and openness. You can be sure of a warm welcome from New Zealand s unique mix of Māori, Pacific, Asian and European peoples. Dairy cooperative Fonterra is expanding into nutraceuticals such as chocolate cheese; Comvita has cornered the global market with its innovative manuka honey based health products; while Endace is a world leader in internet traffic monitoring equipment. All these companies crucially combine knowledge and innovation, and all are based alongside the University of Waikato in New Zealand s innovation heartland, at the centre of the nation s agricultural manufacturing region. For more information visit: newzealand.com The University of Waikato (Hamilton and Tauranga) Whangarei Coromandel Peninsula Auckland HAMILTON Raglan Tauranga Rotorua Taupo Mount Ruapehu New Plymouth Gisborne Napier Whanganui Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Christchurch Queenstown Dunedin 2 The University of Waikato
Connecting, learning, transforming The University of Waikato is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and is ranked 61st out of 100 most international universities in the world (Times Higher Education). Waikato Management School is among Australasia s leading university-based business schools, offering a comprehensive range of subject majors and qualifications designed to service a wide range of career objectives. We are based in an environment that s doubly dynamic: located in New Zealand, one of the world s most aggressive promoters of global trade and competitiveness; and also in the Waikato region, the heartland of New Zealand s leading agribusiness export industries. It also boasts the highest rate of newly established businesses in the country. Waikato Management School s network of strong connections with regional, national, and international businesses gives our students an ideal platform from which to forge connections and transform themselves into business leaders. We encourage students to absorb and refine this region s commitment to sustainable innovation and carry it out into the world. Waikato Management School is among an elite group of the world s best business schools that have earned Triple Crown status an international acknowledgement of excellence in business education. We are accredited by the world s oldest assessor of business education, AACSB International (the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System), and AMBA (The Association of MBAs). Only 1% of the world s business schools have met the strict standards of all three accreditation bodies. Professor Don Ross Dean, Waikato Management School Waikato Management School 3
Master of Business and Management Add value to your undergraduate degree with a leadership challenge are you ready to take the next step? The Master of Business and Management is an intensive 12-month qualification that: Enhances the knowledge and skills developed during your undergraduate degree and prepares you for a career in management and leadership Provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment Gives you the necessary leadership skills required to sustain organisations in today s globally and technologically competitive markets Develops outstanding communication and collaboration skills to prepare you for the culturally diverse work environment Provides you with creative problemsolving skills, including the ability to observe, diagnose, think critically, and apply a systems or holistic approach to a problem Provides you with exclusive access to the international recruitment services of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Entry criteria You must: Have an undergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to a New Zealand bachelors degree Meet the criteria of the University s English Language Requirements, please see page 10. Writing Competency Module MNGT060 Financial Analysis and Performance EXPM503 MBM programme dates The MBM is a full-time 12-month programme, which starts on 23 November 2015. There are up to six three-hour teaching sessions held every week, Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm. Applications for the November 2015 intake must be submitted by late October, depending on specific visa requirements. Places are limited. Applications received after this date may not be accepted or may incur a late enrolment fee. For more information see management.ac.nz/execed Indicative fees for November 2015-2016 NZ citizens and permanent residents NZ$13,390 approximately (not including supplementary charges). International students NZ$30,800 approximately (not including supplementary charges, see page 10). All tuition fees for 2016 are subject to final approval by the University Council. Master of Business & Management (MBM) programme planner Business and Environmental Sustainability EXPM504 Decisions and Supply Chain Management EXPM514 Organisational Culture, and Communication EXPM502 Economics for Managing EXPM506 Personnel and Human Resource Management EXPM505 Strategic Management EXPM507 AKIV ROHEKAR Sales team leader, General Cable NZ, Christchurch Hailing from Pune, the educational capital of India, Akiv relocated to New Zealand to pursue a masters degree. Having completed a mechanical engineering degree, Akiv realised that he had yet to hone his managerial skills. Akiv says the MBM helped him develop analytical skills that could be applied to complex business situations. He also got the chance to apply these skills to a reallife situation with the Waikato District Health Board; identifying bottlenecks and strategising potential solutions. Akiv is now living in Christchurch and works for General Cable NZ as a sales team leader. No two days are the same. I manage a high-performance team of cross-functional individuals and my masters degree has provided me with the useful skills for developing synergies within a team to achieve common goals. Marketing Strategically EXPM510 International Business: Culture and Markets EXPM511 Commercial Law and Corporate Governance EXPM512 Finance and Financial Markets EXPM508 Contact Cathie Breeuwer Entrepreneurship and Innovation EXPM513 Sustaining Authentic Leadership EXPM501 Research Project EXPM509 Action Learning Project EXPM515 Corporate & Executive Education Phone: +64 7 838 4677 Email: cathieb@waikato.ac.nz 4 The University of Waikato
MBM career development with PwC In collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), our Centre for Corporate & Executive Education offers career development services to all Waikato Management School MBM participants. You will also have access to a global PwC network and PwC vacancies worldwide. In addition, PwC has extended opportunities for participants who have proven themselves academically and practically. PwC will endeavour to provide relevant introductions if you wish to work for PwC overseas or in New Zealand, and will consider approaching clients on your behalf if you wish to work with a PwC client in New Zealand. SHILPI SHARMA Senior business adviser, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment It was while working as a project manager for one of the largest healthcare conglomerates in New Delhi, India, that Shilpi chose New Zealand and Waikato Management School as the place to further her education. Waikato Management School was an easy choice due to its Triple Crown accreditation. The age of the highly specialised manager, who could make decisions even without knowing anything outside their specific domain, is gone forever. I joined the MBM because it trains you to develop a broad understanding of all aspects of business and management. This programme prepares managers to develop a holistic view of business, thus making their decisions more effective. For me, the MBM has certainly opened many doors in the business world, which would otherwise have taken quite a while. It was very evident during my job search phase that the Waikato MBM had given me a clear edge over other candidates in the fray. Shilpi now works as a business adviser for the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. The lecturers are truly world-class and very passionate about their teaching and having co-participants from a variety of educational and cultural backgrounds made for some very intriguing group sessions. I can confidently say my Waikato MBM experience has equipped me to become a future leader. Waikato Management School 5
Master of Professional Management A specialist masters qualification to enhance your professional career opportunities. The Master of Professional Management is a one-year qualification that: Is designed to prepare you for an advanced professional role in today s globally competitive market Has a strong practical focus Has been designed to enhance your career opportunities Builds on your previous undergraduate study and develops new expertise, or expands your existing expertise Develops the skills and competencies for professionals in your chosen field Enables you to use researchled knowledge to advance professional practice Specialise in one of the following five fields of study: Agribusiness Finance International Hospitality Management International Management (online only) Public Relations (online or blended) For more information see management.ac.nz/subjects or management.ac.nz/handbook MPM in Public Relations The Master of Professional Management in Public Relations is now taught online, giving students the opportunity to study for this degree via distance learning, without the need to attend classes. For the MPM (Public Relations) programme starting in November 2015, we will also provide a face-to-face option on campus in Hamilton. The Stage 1 papers offered during T and S Semesters (November 2015 to February 2016) will be offered in blended mode, with online content supported by optional face-to-face workshops in Hamilton, where students can ask questions and seek assistance. Stage 2 and 3 papers offered during A and B Semesters in 2016 those listed as NET/ HAM are available to study either online or face-to-face in Hamilton. They involve professional public relations classes, applied research and a professional internship experience. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Entry criteria You will be eligible to apply for the MPM if you have: Completed a Waikato Management School bachelor s degree, or an equivalent commerce, management or business degree from a recognised university, or a bachelor s degree in a relevant specialist area (eg. agribusiness, finance or communication), and Completed an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area (at least 120 points), and Achieved at least a B- grade average in papers for your final year of study. International students also need to meet the University s English language requirements. For more details see page 10 and visit waikato.ac.nz/international MPM programme dates Starting in November (T Semester) each year, the MPM is 12 months of full-time study, including two summer school semesters and two standard semesters. It is divided into three stages: Core Knowledge and Skills, Advanced Professional Knowledge and Applied Research and Professional Internship. Some of the MPM programmes provide the opportunity for either an applied research project or an action research internship. We will assist students in finding internships if they wish to take this paper alternative in the programme, but placements cannot be guaranteed. Indicative fees for 2015-2016 NZ citizens and permanent residents NZ$10,630 approximately ($10,950 in 2016; not including supplementary charges). Please visit waikato.ac.nz/study/money/ fees-domestic.shtml International students NZ$29,900 approximately (not including supplementary charges, see page 10). Please visit waikato.ac.nz/students/ international/apply/tuition-fees.shtml All tuition fees are subject to final approval by the University Council. Who can I talk to? We advise that you talk to our team in the Management Student Centre (MSC) and the graduate convenor for the specialist subject you are interested in. Contact Management Student Centre (MSC) Phone: +64 7 838 4303 Email: msc@waikato.ac.nz 6 The University of Waikato
VIOLET ZHANG Master of Professional Management Public Relations, 2014 Chinese-born Violet Zhang feels her MPM masters degree at Waikato has given her the confidence to seize the initiative and lead people. After a five-year career in the hotel industry, Violet was eager to study overseas in an English-speaking country like New Zealand. Having worked her way from front desk and food/beverage operations to a marketing communications role at the new Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Chengdu, she wanted to sharpen her skills in public relations even further. Violet says the 12-month Master of Professional Management degree at Waikato, with its combination of theory and practice, was ideal for her needs. At first she found her classes quite challenging, but the way that lecturers encouraged students to think critically and act practically has been fantastic for her personal growth, she says. Violet also gained hands-on experience of public relations with a three-month internship at CLIM Systems in Hamilton. Waikato Management School 7
MPM programme planners Degree Planner Master of Professional Management Agribusiness (MPM(Agri)) Agribusiness Value Chain Innovation and Strategy AGRI507* Farm Processes and Management for Agribusiness AGRI504* Finance and Investment Analysis for Agribusiness AGRI505* Economics for Business ECON506* Stage 1 (60 points) Management, Governance and Leadership in Agribusiness AGRI506 Food Systems Trade and Policy AGRI508 Agricultural Systems: Risk and Resilience AGRI509 International Agribusiness AGRI501 Stage 2 (75 points) Applied Agribusiness Research Project AGRI510 Internship and Action Research MNGT597 Stage 3 (45 points) * If an A- grade has been achieved as part of previous study, alternative subject papers can be selected Degree Planner Master of Professional Management Finance (MPM(Fin)) Computer Modelling for Financial Analysis FINA501* Financial Theory and Corporate Policy FINA510* Investments, Portfolios and Financial Markets FINA517* Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics ECON507* Stage 1 (60 points) Derivative Securities One FINA502 Issues in Corporate Finance FINA503 International Corporate Finance FINA504 Corporate Restructuring and Governance FINA507 Derivatives Two FINA519 Stage 2 (75 points) Applied Research Project in Finance FINA505 Advanced Financial Modelling FINA515 Stage 3 (45 points) * If an A- grade has been achieved as part of previous study, alternative subject papers can be selected Degree Planner Master of Professional Management International Hospitality Management (MPM(IntlHptMgt)) Tourism and Hospitality Management Control and Decision Making TOMG514* Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality TOMG515* Event Management Strategies TOMG516* Global Tourism Futures TOMG17* Stage 1 (60 points) Hotel and Resort Management TOMG503 Tourism and Hospitality Human Capital Management TOMG518 Tourist Behaviour and Markets TOMG519 Hospitality Operations Service Management TOMG520 Stage 2 (75 points) Internship TOMG521** Hospitality Action Research TOMG522** Hospitality Research Investigation TOMG523** Stage 3 (45 points) * If an A- grade has been achieved as part of previous study, alternative subject papers can be selected ** Choose either TOMG523 or TOMG521 and TOMG522 8 The University of Waikato
Degree Planner Master of Professional Management International Management (MPM(IntlMgt)) Online only E-Global Business: Strategic Management and Marketing INMG501* International Business Environment INMG521* Doing Business in the Emerging Markets of Asia- Pacific INMG522* Stage 1 (60 points) International Business Management INMG523 Managing International Alliances and Networks INMG524 Global Mind Set and Cross- Cultural Management INMG525 Strategy for International Business INMG588 Stage 2 (75 points) Applied International Management Research Project INMG526** Internship INMG527** Action Research Project INMG528** Stage 3 (45 points) * If an A- grade has been achieved as part of previous study, alternative subject papers can be selected ** Choose either INMG526 or INMG527 and INMG528 Degree Planner Master of Professional Management Public Relations (MPM(PR)) Online or blended learning Applied Communication Analysis MCOM512 Professional and Public Relations Writing MCOM513 Public Relations Cases MCOM532 Stage 1 (60 points) Reputation Management MCOM506* Communication for Investor Relations MCOM508* Sustainable Futures MCOM584 Public Relations: Context and Applications MCOM585 Stage 2 (75 points) Internship and Action Research for Public Relations MCOM517** Public Relations Best Practice an Investigation MCOM518** Applied Research and Professional Internship MCOM519 Stage 3 (45 points) If an A- grade has been achieved as part of previous study, alternative subject papers can be selected * Choose either MCOM506 or MCOM508 ** Choose either MCOM517 or MCOM518 Waikato Management School 9
International students Costs, fees and finance Master of Business and Management (MBM) November 2015 intake NZ$30,800 approximately (not including supplementary charges) Master of Professional Management (MPM) November 2015 intake NZ$29,900 approximately The Waikato MBM is an approved qualification for domestic student loans, visit studylink.govt.nz For more information on costs, fees and finance visit waikato.ac.nz/study/money Scholarships MBM scholarship Two Living Allowance scholarships, each worth NZ$2,500, will be awarded to international MBM participants who have the highest grade point average half-way through the programme. Two further scholarships, each worth NZ$2,500, will be awarded to participants (either international or domestic) who have the highest grade point average overall, half-way through the programme. Waikato offers an array of scholarships for postgraduate students, to find out more visit waikato.ac.nz/scholarships Additional information Code of Practice The University of Waikato observes and is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from nzqa.govt.nz Immigration Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available at immigration.govt.nz Medical and travel insurance International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. For more information visit waikato.ac.nz/students/international/ insurance Eligibility for health services Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. Full details on entitlements can be viewed at moh.govt.nz Accommodation The University of Waikato has four Halls of Residence on campus, Orchard Park, College Hall, Student Village and Bryant Hall, which offer a friendly, safe atmosphere and a home away from home. For more information visit waikato.ac.nz/ students/accommodation Student support Waikato Management School provides a number of support services for management students including the Management Student Centre, International Services Office, student organisations and MyWeb (personalised online portal). English language requirements Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency. For admission to postgraduate programmes, it is recommended that students have: An IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each band, or A Paper Based TOEFL score of 577 plus a TWE (Test of Written English) of 5.0 or better, or An IBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing Score of 22, 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. Need more information? Please phone +64 7 838 4610, email international@waikato.ac.nz or visit waikato.ac.nz/international for more information. 10 The University of Waikato
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WHERE THE WORLD IS GOING TE AHUNGA O TE AO The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton 3240 New Zealand Toll Free: Website: 0800 Waikato www.waikato.ac.nz Waikato Management School Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64 7 838 4303 Fax: +64 7 838 4033 Email: Website: msc@waikato.ac.nz www.management.ac.nz 12 The University of Waikato The University of Waikato, August 2015.