Undergraduate Prospectus 2003 - The University of Waikato

Undergraduate Prospectus 2003
Bachelor of Management Studies BMS
Bachelor of Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws BMS/LLB
Bachelor of Electronic Commerce BECom
Bachelor of Communication Studies BCS
Bachelor of Tourism BTour

We hope you’re reading this prospectus because you’re
interested in business. Forget the cynics. Business is important.
The role of business is to make the world a better place for
everyone – creating wealth and well-being, prosperity, jobs
and choices. If you believe that, you're in the right place.
Why study business?
BUSINESS IS A FANTASTIC
CAREER CHOICE. IT GETS
YOU INTO THE ENGINE ROOM
OF HUMAN PROGRESS.
Ideas fuel that engine – from the
industrial to the information revolution –
from the wheel to the silicon chip – ideas
have been the true currency of success.
Everyone has them. The successful people
are the ones who act on them.
We’re in the transformation revolution.
The information revolution is over. We’re
saturated with the stuff. The only
competitive advantage left is sorting out
the valuable information from the dross.
What matters from here on in is what we
do with information. How we use ideas to
innovate and create value.
The great thing about a career in
business is that it gives you the positioning
and the resources to influence the big
picture - to shape it - and to reconfigure it.
Human progress is based on our ability to
organise ourselves within communities
and organisations to achieve great things.
Understanding how these enterprises
work, and how you can contribute is what
business education is all about.
New Zealand’s future will be built on
entrepreneurial talent - we need a new
breed of management graduates - nimble,
bold and super-innovative who take on
international markets.
The people spearheading the
New Zealand renaissance are dynamic
like you. There’s a new generation of
leaders in the frame – Theresa Gattung is
but one. The critical thing we want our
future business leaders and entrepreneurs
to have is attitude. A heart-soaring, world
changing attitude. These innovators are
your career reference point. They’ve come
from where you are now. They’re today’s
leaders. You’re tomorrow’s.
Our Graduates get Jobs
WE’VE just completed comprehensive
market research to ensure we
understand the new-century needs of
employers.
Employers stated they were looking for a
mixture of both technical skills and personal
attributes (especially communication and
teamwork) when employing graduates.
We also asked employers to identify
the strengths of Waikato Management
School degrees. The good news is our
degrees directly match what employers
are looking for.
Aside from the technical content you will
learn, our research shows you will develop
these abilities:
• a creative, innovative and critical
perspective on management
• the ability to think strategically
• specialised knowledge in at least one
area of management
• practical skills in business
problem-solving
• flexibility, independence and initiative

• effective listening and oral
communication skills
• research and analytical skills
• advocacy, networking and
negotiating skills
• leadership and teamwork skills
• time-management and task
prioritisation skills
• self-motivation, self-confidence and
self-awareness
• a passion for their work
Waikato Management School graduates
achieve success because employers recruit
on the basis of abilities and experiences that
transcend the content of their degree. Our
graduates go on to make a difference in the
world. They are independent thinkers. They
are thoughtful citizens. They have knowledge.
At Waikato Management School you will
learn how to learn. You’ll also recognise
that the traditional notion of ‘a job for life’
has evaporated and your portfolio of skills
and abilities needs to be continuously
updated and upgraded.
Waikato Management School will be
there throughout your working life, offering
different learning opportunities along the
way, updating your qualification or moving
you to the next level of qualification.
We assist our graduates to secure
employment by providing a CV planning
seminar and a ’grads online‘ website which
boasts graduates’ CVs to employers. In
addition, the University Careers Services
co-ordinates the successful employer visits
programme each year so students can
attend presentations by employers.
Carolyn Forlong
“Waikato Management School gave me the basic skills for a career in investment banking,”
says Carolyn Forlong. Carolyn graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Management Studies in
finance and Japanese language. She is now an associate with Credit Suisse First Boston in
Auckland. Carolyn – who is a keen rower in her spare time – works on a number of mergers
and acquisitions, divestments, debt issuance, and equity-raising transactions.
“This job isn’t just about financial analysis,” she says. “You have to be able to work effectively
in teams, write board presentations or persuasive letters, and participate in presentations to
clients. Waikato Management School provided me with a strong basis in these skills”.
These days Carolyn interviews graduates from many universities who want to be involved in
the world of finance. “I find that graduates from Waikato have a very good grounding in
finance,” she says.
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Business education – perhaps more than any other tertiary study – differs widely
depending on where you study. Waikato Management School has a track record for
producing business leaders and entrepreneurs, as you’ll see in this prospectus.
Our students also go on to play important roles in public and cultural life.
Why Waikato Management School?
WE’RE LEADERS IN
MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN
NEW ZEALAND, PIONEERING
FOUR-YEAR DEGREES IN LINE WITH NORTH
AMERICAN BENCHMARKS, CREATING THE
COUNTRY’S GLOBALLY CONNECTED
MANAGEMENT SCHOOL.
But we’re also anchored in the
heartland of the New Zealand economy,
in a major wealth-generating region,
rich in innovation, entrepreneurship and
knowledge based industries.
At Waikato Management School, you’ll
take part in academic study and research
of the highest calibre. But you will also have
an opportunity to practise the disciplines
you study. The practical component of our
degrees set us apart.
Waikato Management School offers
world class management education that
provides you with internationally-recognised
qualifications. Our graduates have no
difficulty competing for jobs in major global
companies, or going on to postgraduate
management study in New Zealand or
around the world.
Heather Kean
“Practical, can-do, no-fuss kind of people,” is how Waikato Management School graduates are
described by Heather Kean, one of New Zealand’s top recruitment and talent development
advisers. Heather is one of the principals in Pohlen Kean, the Auckland–based company that advises
New Zealand and Australian corporates on strategies to attract and retain talented people.
“People who go into Waikato Management School are a little different to begin with,” says Heather.
“They usually have a practical intelligence… a can-do approach. Then that wonderful learning
organisation at the management school gets to work and it shapes their intellects beautifully.”
The result, in Heather’s view: “People who graduate from Waikato often have a quiet confidence
and a sense of purpose.”
“If you look around New Zealand business today, there are some enormously talented people who
have come out of Waikato Management School and built successful careers,” says Heather. On the
school itself, Heather, who graduated from Waikato Management School with a BMS in 1983, says:
“There are some really good thinkers on the staff. The school has a different approach. The

What makes a world-class
business school?
Global citizen
We engender and foster an environment
of cultural sensitivity (inspired by the Treaty
principles and the aspiration to create
communities of belonging for our
international students) so that every Waikato
Management School student truly acquires
the relationship skills to be global citizens.
Practical focus
All our bachelor degrees have a practical
focus for students. Our staff don’t teach just
theory to students. They are business
practitioners in their own right. Many of our
staff provide advice to CEOs and top
management teams of global and NZ firms.
Leading intellectual debate
Academic staff at Waikato Management
School are editors of seven significant
international refereed journals. Our
academics’ research output in our field leads
the country. This may not seem important to
you right now, but over your studies you will
be interacting with staff that are shaping
business practice. You will learn to think
strategically and creatively. And when you
graduate, you will also be challenging your
employers to find a better way of doing things.
Connectivity
Thriving locally in a global economy is
important to all organisations and Waikato
Management School is no different. We are
connected with local organisations, providing
business ideas, research and education. We
are also connected globally. We have high
quality international students from over 60
nations and strategic alliances with top
universities in Asia and North America.
Many of our staff are from top universities
around the world.
PhD students
We have about 80 PhD students who are
currently studying with us. About one
quarter of our student body are postgraduate
students. This means if you go on to study at
Master’s or PhD level there will be a
community of postgraduate students to
interact with. Because most of our lecturers
are doctorally qualified, they are well
equipped to supervise your research projects
and support you intellectually.
Facilities and technology
We have a purpose-built building, 24/7
computer laboratories and a learning
environment that is equivalent to the world’s
best. In 2000 we won the worldwide Innovator
of the Year award from XPLOR International,
the trade organisation for the Electronic
Systems Industry for our student learning
environment.
A premium reputation will add
value to your career.
In the UK, The Daily Telegraph, a
world renowned newspaper, called the
Waikato Management School the
‘Southern Hemisphere Harvard’.
(The Daily Telegraph, 9 March 2000)
Kevin Kenrick
As Telecom’s general manager marketing, Kevin Kenrick’s mind is in a
hundred places at one time. But ask him where his heart lies, and it’s almost
certain he’ll say the Waikato. That’s where he made his first major career
step – at the Waikato Management School – and where you’ll find two other
teams of which he is also particularly fond, the Mooloos and the Chiefs.
Kevin completed a BMS at Waikato Management School and says the
experience was vital to his success in corporate management. In particular,
it was the practical appreciation of business he received.
“For me what sets the Waikato BMS apart is the practical insights and real
world experience it delivers. In many universities practical application of
studies is a weakness – at Waikato it’s a real strength, which is
complemented by the breadth and depth of the teaching,” he says.
“The most obvious manifestation is that students are encouraged to
consider fresh ways of addressing issues and opportunities. That has been
an important part of my growth since graduating.”
Kevin has used that practical experience to launch a career rich in practical
marketing experiences. This began with Carter Holt Harvey and then
Fortuna Corporation before a three-year OE in Europe. He returned to
New Zealand to manage Telecom New Zealand’s toll-calling products before
joining Lion Nathan in 1993 where he rose rapidly through the managerial
ranks to become national marketing director. He says the only practical
element missing from his CV at Lion was the tasting role – to his chagrin.
After a sabbatical in Italy in 1999, Kevin completed a strategic brand
marketing audit for Air New Zealand before becoming sales and marketing
manager of Xtra, and now general manager, marketing for Telecom.
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Our learning environment
WAIKATO Management School provides a world class learning environment. Our
students have 24-hour, 7-day access to over 500 personal computers located in 10
labs. At Waikato Management School you will study with the best teachers, researchers
and students.
Waikato Management School students can use:
• A personalised study portal (MYWEB)
• A comprehensive coverage of business
and knowledge databases
• 24-hour, 7-day access to excellent
computing facilities
• Attractive, modern air-conditioned
buildings
• An online shopping mall for the purchase
of course readings and merchandise
• Electronic tutorial sign-ups
• Interactive enrolment via the Internet
• Subsidised Internet access
• On-site photocopying and group study
facilities
• Computerised bar-coding for assignments
• Electronic submission of assignments
Management Student Centre
The Management Student Centre
provides a wide range of support to our
students. The centre provides a wide
range of support and academic advice for
students including:
• a Ma-ori Services Manager available to
support and meet the specific needs
of Ma- ori
• an International Services Manager to
facilitate transition into the New
Zealand environment
• an English and Learning Development
Tutor available to help students’
language skills and writing techniques

Computer Competency Module
All students complete a Computer
Competency Module (CCM), or pass an
appropriate computer applications course
run by the Waikato Management School
Information Technology Team. The CCM is
designed to assist you to gain maximum
benefit from the School’s knowledge
databases, extensive range of application
packages and the world wide web.
Alison Gerry
Treasurer of Lion Nathan Group Alison Gerry achieved first
class honours in her BMS from Waikato Management School in
1986, before earning a Master of Applied Finance at Macquarie
University in Sydney where she is now based.
Alison selected Waikato Management School ahead of Auckland
Business School for its four-year degree, in particular its
practical component.
“The key things for me were the four year programme and the
very practical link to the real world, compared to Auckland
which was more theoretical.”
Alison says she changed her focus during her BMS from
Japanese and international marketing to a financial focus. “The
additional time let me find out what worked, and gave me the
flexibility to move in a direction that suited me.”
She describes her time at Waikato Management School as ‘a lot of
fun’. “I was very much into getting as much out of it as I could.
“Waikato Management School is very well grounded with a lot
of links to the business world and study based on actual
marketing and management experiences.”
She says many of the things she learned at Waikato have
become ever more applicable as she has assumed more senior
management roles.
“It is not what you learn – it is how to learn, and how to set
standards of excellence that effect an organisation.”
Alison says her advice to embarking students today is to strive for
top grades, and focus on the social or ‘people skills’ dimension
that an education at Waikato Management School offers.
“When I am employing people today, I’m looking for achievement,
well developed people skills and a high level of initiative, all of
which are critical to success in a large organisations. The ability
to work well in a team environment is critically important in the
real world.”
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The Bartlett
Scholarship
THIS Scholarship was established
in 2000 in memory of John Bartlett
of Hamilton. The Scholarship is
awarded annually to a school leaver
enrolling in the Waikato Management
School for his or her first year of
full-time study who is taking at least
one paper in accounting in the year
of tenure.
The Scholarship shall usually have
a value of up to $2,500 and will be
tenable for one year. The Scholarship is
awarded on the basis of academic
excellence, as evidenced by the
applicant's school study record
including examination results from
the last year at secondary school.
Financial need will also be a
consideration. The successful applicant
must be a New Zealand citizen or
permanent resident.
Scholarships
Brian Smith
Entrance Scholarship
AN award of $1,500 is available to
students enrolling in their first
year at the Waikato Management
School. The scholarship, first offered in
2000, commemorates the life and
service of Professor Brian Smith who,
up to his sudden death in 1998, was a
long serving senior academic of the
School and University.
Consistent with Professor Smith's
ideals of scholarship and community
involvement, the award is based on
several criteria:
• Academic merit
• Character
• General all-round achievement
• Community group involvement
Further Information
For further information on University-wide
scholarships check out
www.unilink.ac.nz/scholarships.shtml
The Scholarships Office welcomes students
to find out more information on available
scholarships and how to apply. For further
information, please contact:
Scholarships Office
The Gateway/Te Kuaha
Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton
Phone 07 838 4466 ext. 6723
Email scholarships@waikato.ac.nz
www.waikato.ac.nz/asd/groups/scholarships.shtml

Kevin Roberts
Ideas Scholarships
Five x $5000 for 5 inspirational
export-related ideas from
young people enrolled in their
first year at the Waikato
Management School.
$2500 for each young inspirer
$2500 for each young inspirer’s secondary school
The Challenge
NEW ZEALAND’S greatest
imaginable challenge is to turn a
poor performing business sector into a
peak performing business sector. We’re
looking for up to five young people with
one fresh, export-orientated idea to help
New Zealand’s economy grow.
Write an idea for the role you would
play to help New Zealand's economy
peak perform.
Your idea can be for a business, a
product, a service, an experience or a
new image for New Zealand - anything
that makes New Zealand more
competitive. Tell us your idea, the
benefits to New Zealand, and how you
would make it happen - in 1 to 2 pages.
We’ll award a $2500 Kevin Roberts
Ideas Scholarship to each successful
applicant to speed their career on its
way. And because we recognise the role
schools play in resourcing and shaping
tomorrow’s innovators, we'll reward the
secondary school of each successful
applicant with $2500.
Are you passionate about growing New Zealand?
Do you have an inspirational dream for the role
you could play? Then forget everything you
know. Gaze into the future. Dream it. Do it.
Step up. Make a difference.
Kia Kaha!
What’s your
big idea?
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Each year nearly 13,000 students live
and learn at Waikato. With students
from more than 60 nations, the campus
is a melting pot of cultures and ideas.
The University brings together a great
mix of study and leisure opportunities.
With expansive sports fields, modern
technologies, and fantastic Library and
student support services, Waikato
provides you with all the opportunities
and support you need to succeed.
Halls of Residence, health and
counselling services, a crèche and
Kohanga Reo, a bank, cafes, a gym -
Waikato student life has it all.
Student life
Sport and Leisure
In addition to our first class learning
facilities, Waikato has sport and
recreational facilities that are second
to none.
In many cases, they can form a part of
your learning experience. They give you
somewhere to relax, unwind and enjoy a
total campus experience that is as much a
part of being a university student as what
you learn in the classroom.
Join a club or the Uni Rec Centre to
take advantage of the superb sport and
recreational facilities Waikato offers.
Outdoor sports are played on the
fields next to the Pavilion. The Pavilion
contains two squash courts and adjoining
netball and tennis courts. Adjacent to the
fields is the campus pool with a 50-metre
outdoor pool and dive pool.
The WEL Energy Trust Academy
of Performing Arts
The Academy is a state-of-the-art
performing arts complex that provides
students with world-class training facilities for
music, theatre, dance, drama, Ma- ori and other
cultural performing arts. It plays a major role
in the development of the performing arts
within the community, serving the needs of
local, national and international arts
organisations. With the Academy's exhibition
space featuring works of leading New Zealand
artists, students enjoy working in a vibrant
and stimulating environment.

Accommodation
The University provides a choice - from
full board to self-catering and from
conventional Halls of Residence to cottage
style units.
Three meals per day are included in the
fees at our three Halls on campus – Bryant
Hall, College Hall and Student Village. These
Halls are centrally heated, carpeted and
furnished.
Orchard Park, a self catering facility
made up of 26 cottages, housing between
four and six students each, is University
owned and operated and costs
approximately $85 per week for rent.
Electricity, food and telephone expenses
are additional.
If you don’t want to live in a Hall then
the Accommodation Advisor can help you
find a flat, house or private board.
Accommodation is easy to find in Hamilton
city and district. The cost of rent or board is
well below that of New Zealand’s bigger
cities. The estimated annual living costs are
$9,000 - $10,000 and the estimated cost of
accommodation at Halls with meals is
approximately $170 per week.
Tuition costs for New Zealand students
The costs involved in studying at
university vary depending on a number of
factors. For detailed information on the
costs involved, please refer to the
University's fees booklet for the year you
intend studying in.
As an indication, full time tuition fees
for New Zealand citizens for the first year
of Waikato Management School
undergraduate degrees in 2002 was
approximately $3,600.
In addition to the tuition fee, there is a
resource charge of $50 for each Waikato
Management School paper. The resource
charge covers extra expenses such as
photocopying, manuals, use of computer
facilities and other course related costs.
Financial support, such as loans or
allowances, is available to some students.
For further information check out
www.winz.govt.nz or phone 0800 88 99 00.
Time Commitment
The Academic Year is divided into three
semesters. A semester (March-June),
B semester (July-November) and S semester,
which is summer school (January-February).
The learning hours for each paper can
be made up of a combination of lectures,
tutorials, workshops, labwork, teamwork,
readings, assignment and preparation.
Each first year paper is approximately 150
learning hours spread over the semester.
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Hamilton is a student city. With more than 25,000 people enrolled in tertiary study,
there are a huge range of places to meet friends, have fun and just relax - including
pubs, nightclubs, shopping malls, art galleries and great cafes. Local cafés offer
everything from espresso coffee to gourmet lunches - Hamilton also offers a variety
of ethnic restaurants catering to all tastes.
Living in Hamilton
HAMILTON IS NEW ZEALAND'S
FOURTH LARGEST CITY AND
LOCATED IN THE COUNTRY'S
WEALTH-CREATING HEARTLAND.
Hamilton's world renowned research
facilities and industry clusters in areas such
as life sciences, plastics and rubber,
aluminium and boat building are making it
an obvious choice for businesses and
industries. Waikato accounts for around one
quarter of both the country's total exports
and scientific research capacity. Key exports
are driven from dairying, bloodstock and
horticulture industries.
A scenic city with a superb location,
Hamilton boasts beautifully maintained gardens
in the central city and many popular walkways
running alongside the mighty Waikato River.
With close proximity to both the rugged
west coast of Raglan, and the east coast of
Mount Maunganui, Whangamata, Pauanui
and a host of other beaches in the
Coromandel Peninsula, Hamilton offers the
best of both worlds. Hamiltonians frequently
take the short trip to the coast for fishing and
surfing. Boaties love Hamilton too, offering
the fresh water contrast and awesome water
skiing conditions.
Hamilton offers a goldmine of sporting
opportunities including a new stadium, sports
fields, parks, swimming pools, horse trails
and indoor cricket facilities. Lake Karapiro,
only 25 minutes from Hamilton, offers world
class rowing facilities and was the training
ground for Sydney Olympic Gold Medallist
and management graduate Rob Waddell.
Just three hours from Ruaphehu ski
fields and within close driving distance to the
popular tourist destinations of Tauranga,
Rotorua and Taupo it is no wonder that city
growth is showing that more and more
people are choosing Hamilton as a place to
live, work and play.

Lake Karapiro offers
world class rowing facilities and
was the training ground for
Sydney Olympic Gold Medallist
and management graduate
Rob Waddell.
Adrenalin junkies can choose from the
most extreme sports to be found anywhere
in the world including jet boating, four-wheel
drive touring, skydiving, gliding and white
water rafting. The Waikato has over 35 golf
courses and the South Waikato region has
some brilliant mountain biking tracks and
motor sport courses.
Its 120,000 residents provide the energy
of a thriving urban centre but without the big
city stress. There is a colourful and multicultural
community spirit that makes
Hamilton a warm and friendly place to live.
Hamilton enjoys a vibrant arts scene and
is home to the Festival of New Zealand
Theatre (FUEL), a biennial event that
celebrates the artistic endeavours and
imaginations of New Zealand Theatre. You
can also find the award winning Artspost
Gallery and the Waikato Museum of Art and
History located in the heart of Hamilton City.
It is a vibrant and modern city with
minimal traffic hassles and an international
airport that serves as a gateway to the rest
of New Zealand and Australia.
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International students
The Waikato Management School attracts students
from all over the world with representatives from
many of the 60 countries that make up the
University’s international community.
Management students are drawn by our:
• world class academic and research reputation
• supportive learning environment, including
excellent facilities for international students
• established global networks and our
internationally-recognised degrees
• superior living standards and quality of life
in Hamilton
• recreational opportunities, including natural
attractions in the Waikato and beyond

Echo Tan
Echo Tan transferred to Waikato Management School, in February
2001, from the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
in Shanghai, China. She was studying in Shanghai as part of the
joint programme that the management school runs with SISU. At
SISU she studied Waikato Management School papers, some of
which were taught by Waikato Management School staff. For the
final two years of her course she moved to New Zealand. She is
completing a Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours, and
is now studying towards her Master’s degree.
Echo was one of the first students on the joint programme
between SISU and Waikato Management School. The programme
allows students to complete two years of their BMS degree at
SISU before transferring to Waikato to complete their degree.
Papers that have been taken, on the joint programme at SISU, are
automatically credited to the Waikato BMS.
The move to New Zealand was a big step for Echo, but the
management school has made it as easy as possible. “The student
centre, which the management school runs, provides a lot of help
for international students,” Echo says. “They understand the extra
pressures that international students are under and they help you
with those things. And they do things like organise a special
orientation for international students every semester, and an
annual dinner.”
“Good accommodation is very important for international students.
The best thing that happened for me was that I got to live on
campus in a university cottage with three other students. There
were no transport problems, because it was only five minutes walk
to campus and my parents were happy because it was safe.
“The management school provided someone who was there to
help us out. We didn’t know how things worked here – like, how
do we pay our telephone and our power bills? There was someone
from the management school there to help us with those things.”
Today Echo also works in the management school student centre,
as a course advisor. “New Zealand allows international students to
do some paid work while they live here. Some countries don’t
allow that.” Echo is about to qualify for a full New Zealand
driver’s licence and she has begun a 599 project on service
quality in a cinema complex. “I love New Zealand and the people
who live here,” she says.
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A globally linked
management school
WAIKATO Management School provides
students with an international
management qualification. The School has a
long history of working with international
students. Highlights include:
• the first New Zealand university to form an
official international link in Malaysia in 1992
• the first New Zealand joint programme in
China in 1996
• joint programmes in China are growing
rapidly and this new approach is now
being extended to India
• study abroad programmes are
increasingly popular with students from
the United States and Europe
• formal exchange agreements with many
colleges and universities worldwide.
Singapore cross credits
Students who have graduated from
Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Anne
Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic in
Singapore may receive up to two years
of credit towards the BMS degree. Similar
arrangements are being developed with other
polytechnics and junior colleges worldwide.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral
Care of International Students
NEW Zealand has set high standards for
the care and protection of all
international students. Waikato Management
School, as part of The University of Waikato,
has agreed to observe and be bound by the
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of
International Students published by the
Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are
available on request from this institution or
from the New Zealand Ministry of Education
website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz
International
Student Support
BOTH the University and the Waikato
Management School have dedicated
staff to assist international students. The
University’s International Centre provides
excellent facilities and service to support
international students. The Centre specialises
in several areas to assist students in both
their pre-departure and subsequent arrival
in New Zealand. The staff are committed to
providing excellent service to students and
are always available to help.
The services provided by the centre
include:
• advice on visa requirements
• organising accommodation
• referral services
• medical insurance
• orientation programme
• airport pick-up
• general assistance
An International Student Counsellor is
available to assist all international students.
The Management Student Centre (MSC)
located at Waikato Management School
provides services to students including
academic advice, degree planning, language
support and guidance. International support
staff based in the MSC are available to assist
international students during their time at
Waikato Management School. Staff also
facilitate several social activities for
international students during the year.
Student groups
International student groups at the
University include: Indonesia, Samoa, Fiji,
Cook Islands, Tonga, Papua New Guinea,
Waikato Muslim Students Association,
Overseas Christian Fellowship, Sri Lanka,
Soloman Islands, Thailand and China.

Middle Earth
New Zealand is known
worldwide as a friendly, safe,
clean, green land. It is very
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Qualifying to study
INTERNATIONAL students enrolling at
Waikato Management School for
undergraduate study must have a University
Entrance qualification equivalent to the New
Zealand Bursary and 13 years of school study.
English language requirements
A minimum score of 550 in the paper-based
TOEFL test and a TWE (Test of Written
English) of 5.0, or an IELTS (Academic
Module) with a minimum score of 6.0 (with a
6.0 in the writing band) is required.
International students seeking admission to
Waikato Management School via the
Language Institute will be accepted on the
basis of a 'B' grade at Level 7 of the
Language Institute assessment programme.
International students may also be
admitted with Cambridge Certificate in
advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of
Proficiency in English (CPE) qualifications,
but the Waikato Management School retains
the right to set additional entry requirements.
How to enrol at Waikato Management School
International students should apply
to be considered by contacting the
International Centre.
International Centre
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton
Tel: 64 7 838 4667
Fax: 64 7 838 4377
Email : international@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/international
Alternative pathways
Intensive English Programme
Intensive English is an English Language
Programme for people who speak English
as a second language and wish to improve
their English to assist with University entry.
It is a 12 week, 25 hour per week programme.
A satisfactory level must be attained to apply
for the Waikato Management School.
Foundation Studies
The Foundation Studies programme is a fulltime
programme designed to prepare
students from non-English speaking
backgrounds for university. The programme
provides an entry route into management
programmes or other University
programmes and is equivalent to a New
Zealand university entrance qualification.
Apply by contacting the International Centre.
Health and travel insurance
MOST students are not entitled to
publicly funded health services while
in New Zealand unless they are:
• A resident or citizen of Australia; or
• A national of the United Kingdom in New
Zealand; or
• The holder of a temporary permit that is
valid for two years or more.
If you do not belong to one of these
categories and you receive medical
treatment during your visit, you will be liable
for the full costs of that treatment.
We strongly recommend that you have
insurance that will cover the cost of medical
treatment in New Zealand for the duration of
your stay. We also strongly recommend that
you obtain insurance to cover your travel to
and from New Zealand. The University’s
International Centre can assist with
medical insurance.

Immigration
FULL details of visa and permit
requirements, advice on rights to
employment in New Zealand while studying,
and reporting requirements are available
through the New Zealand Immigration
Service, and can be viewed on their website
at http://www.immigration.govt.nz.
All international students must obtain a
student visa before entering New Zealand
and hold a valid student permit for the
duration of their studies.
To obtain a student permit/visa, all
international students must have a
Guarantee of Accommodation. This is to
ensure that when you come to New Zealand
you are guaranteed a place to live. Please
note that the guarantee is for the student
only and does not cover any family members.
To receive this guarantee, you must complete
the Request for Accommodation form with
the Offer Letter, and return it with the
appropriate fee and two passport photos.
Accommodation
STUDYING in a foreign country can be a
challenge but Waikato's residences
provide a home away from home. All student
residences include a single study room,
nestled in a friendly community, removing
the stress of everyday living while offering a
supportive study environment.
The University of Waikato's Hall of
Residences cater for about 1,000 students
and a number of these places are set aside
for international students. The University
provides a choice – from full board to selfcatering
and from conventional Halls of
Residence to cottage style units.
Three meals per day are included in the
fees at our three Halls on campus – Bryant
Hall, College Hall and Student Village.
These Halls are centrally heated, carpeted
and furnished.
Orchard Park, a self catering facility
made up of 26 cottages, housing between
four and six students each, is University
owned and operated and costs approximately
$NZ85 per week for rent. Electricity, food and
telephone expenses are additional.
Co-operated laundries, linen hire
facilities, lounges and a variety of recreational
facilities are available at all Halls.
If you don't want to live in a Hall then the
Accommodation Advisor can help you find a
flat or private board (most New Zealand flats
are not furnished). For more information on
campus accommodation, phone +64 7 838 4231
or e-mail int.accom@waikato.ac.nz.
Private accommodation is easy to find in
Hamilton city and district. The cost of rent or
boarding is well below that of New Zealand's
bigger cities. The estimated annual living
costs are: NZ $9,000 - $10,000 and the
estimated cost of accommodation at Halls of
Residence with meals is approximately
$NZ170 per week.
Fees
INTERNATIONAL students tuition fees
range from approximately NZ$12,500 to
NZ$15,000 per year for an undergraduate
management school degree.
Fees are invoiced on a per paper basis so
acceleration of papers will result in higher
fees over a shorter time span. A special
undergraduate study abroad fee is available
for overseas partner institutions. Please
contact the International Centre at the
University for a fees brochure. The fees and
full cost of study for all undergraduate
programmes are available prior to acceptance
of a place at Waikato Management School.
The academic year
THE academic year is divided into two
semesters between March and
November, and a Summer School in
January/February. The Waikato Management
School offers an intake in March and a midyear
intake in July. Returning students have
the option of studying in Summer School,
allowing them the opportunity to accelerate
the completion of their degrees.
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BMS
Bachelor of
Management Studies
Successful careers start here
The Bachelor of Management
Studies (BMS) is a comprehensive,
practice-relevant four-year
degree, which leads towards
exciting careers. BMS graduates
achieve a high success rate in
finding excellent jobs after
completing their degrees.
Features of the BMS
• Highly ranked by employers
• Internationally recognised degree
• Comprehensive coverage of all areas of management
• Wide choice of study programmes allowing for specialisation in one or two subjects
• Practical experience, (known as the 499 Report of an Investigation) usually in an
actual management environment under our supervision
• The BMS meets the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand (ICANZ)
academic requirements without the need to take further papers
• Top students can choose to complete the BMS Honours degree
• Unique opportunity to integrate the study of an international language with the
study of management subjects
• Opportunity for students to study overseas and credit papers towards their degree
at the Waikato Management School
• The Case Competition provides involvement with strategy in a leading
New Zealand organisation
• Students outside Hamilton can complete the first two years of the BMS at specified
polytechnics/institutes of technology
• Opportunity to complete a conjoint BMS/LLB degree
BMS

Report of an Investigation (499)
The Report of an Investigation is a
distinguishing feature of the BMS degree and
is an important reason why BMS graduates
have the leading edge over other business
and commerce graduates. This paper
provides an opportunity for students to
investigate a management problem within an
organisation and prepare a report of their
findings. It also tightens the link between
university learning and the practical world of
management, and assists in the development
of a realistic perspective of management.
For most students, the 499 will be the most
significant, demanding and rewarding piece
of work they undertake during the BMS,
requiring creativity, logic and discipline.
Students normally complete the 499
towards the end of their BMS, frequently over
the summer between their third and fourth
years, and they have six months to complete.
Examples of 499s
• Analysis of the cost accounting system in
a dairy company
• Market research project for a new
manufactured product
• Business plan for a new small business
• Analysis of a firm’s information systems
and technology needs
• Promotional strategy for a medical system
• Public Relations campaign for a major
charity
• Review of effectiveness of a staff
incentive scheme
• Study of food costs at a hospital
For more information visit the 499 website,
www.management.ac.nz/499.
BMS Honours Degree
In the third year of the BMS, top students
may qualify for entry to the highly regarded
BMS Honours degree. The Honours year
offers students both intellectual and personal
growth, is demanding and, at the same time,
immensely rewarding.
For outstanding students the BMS
Honours year provides an opportunity to
further explore and develop areas of interest
in their chosen field, as well as demonstrate
excellence to employers.
Honours is considered to be a pivotal
year in which students are able to synthesise
ideas, develop skills and prepare for
independence, whether in further study or
paid employment.
Case Competition
The Waikato Management School Case
Competition is a special feature of the BMS.
In the compulsory third year Strategic
Management paper, each student joins a
study team to analyse a detailed company
case and writes then presents a report on a
recommended strategy for the company. Four
finalist teams present their strategy to peers
and the business community.
The winning team is awarded theWaikato
Management School Case Competition plaque
and a $1,000 prize. The prize is generously
donated by our corporate sponsors
– Lion Nathan and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Fulfil the ICANZ academic requirements
Within the Bachelor of Management Studies
degree, you may undertake a course of study
that will meet all the academic requirements
entitling you to apply for membership to the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of New
Zealand (ICANZ). Chartered Accounting is the
premier professional accounting qualification
and in New Zealand is administered by ICANZ.
The BMS meets the ICANZ academic
requirements without the need for you
to take further papers beyond those
specified for the degree.
BMS
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BMS
Richard Nelson
“At the management school they have shown me that I have to go out and get things for myself,”
says Richard Nelson. “If I want something, I have to work out how to get it. And I have to realise
there are other people out there who want the same things. I have to be better than them.”
Richard transferred to the management school from Tairawhiti Polytechnic in Gisborne. As an
articulation student, his papers from Tairawhiti were credited to the BMS (Hons) he is
completing at Waikato.
“I went for the Waikato BMS because it’s the best management degree in New Zealand,”
Richard says. “I know it will hold me in good stead wherever I go.”
Richard – who is majoring in strategic management and management communication – says
Tairawhiti provided him with a good start for his studies. “If I had come straight to university I
would have been caught up in the student life – partying and everything. By starting at
polytechnic, I was able to work part-time and the polytechnic helped me along with my studies.”
Study the first two years
of the BMS at your local
tertiary provider
THE Waikato Management School
has developed credit arrangements
with five tertiary providers. These
arrangements enable students to meet
most of the requirements of the first two
years of the BMS by completing a
prescribed package of New Zealand
Diploma in Business papers (with a B
grade average) at one of the following
tertiary providers:
• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
in Tauranga
• Northland Polytechnic
in Whangarei
• Tairawhiti Polytechnic
in Gisborne
• Western Institute of Technology
in New Plymouth
• Waiariki Institute of Technology
in Rotorua
For more information on these credit
arrangements, please contact the
relevant tertiary provider.

Sandra Barns is studying the economic impact of the tropical grass
webworm in farmland in northern New Zealand. The webworm is
notorious for the damage it does to particular types of grass.
Sandra is undertaking the study because she wants to contribute
something to the area where she lived for years. Sandra started out
studying at Northland Polytechnic, in Whangarei. Under the articulation
agreement between Waikato Management School and Northland
Polytechnic, she moved to Waikato Management School in 1999 to
complete a BMS (Hons). Since then, Sandra has won a scholarship from
the Northland Regional Council, which will fund the webworm study, and
she has won a $5,000 scholarship from Waikato University which will
allow her to complete a Master’s.
Sandra, who is majoring in finance and economics, will shortly complete a
dissertation, for her BMS, on the effects of fuel taxation in New Zealand.
“For articulation students, it’s good to know you can come to Waikato
Management School and do really well,” Sandra says. “Waikato
Management School gave me a lot of support in advising me as to what
I had to do to transfer my degree over from Northland.
“When I transferred to Waikato Management School from the
polytechnic, someone said to me, ‘you will be one of many there, and
you won’t get to know the lecturers’. But that hasn’t been the case.
“If you work hard you cease to be one of the crowd and you are
recognised as your own person.”
Sandra Barns
Complete the BMS at our Tauranga campus
T HE University of Waikato at Tauranga is a joint venture
between The University of Waikato and the Bay of Plenty
Polytechnic. Our Tauranga campus offers you the chance to
complete the Bachelor of Management Studies degree in the
Bay of Plenty.
An agreement with the Polytechnic allows you to complete
your first two years of a Bachelor of Management Studies
degree at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and then transfer to the
University’s Tauranga campus to complete your BMS with a
major in accounting and fulfil the ICANZ academic
requirements. If you want to major in something other than
accounting, you will need to transfer to our Hamilton campus.
The accounting papers are taught by Waikato Management
School staff so you can combine the best of both worlds:
complete the best management degree in New Zealand and
fulfil the ICANZ academic requirements with the beautiful beach
and city lifestyle that Tauranga offers.
BMS
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BMS
Degree Structure
The BMS is normally a four-year degree
consisting of 26 papers, including 13
compulsory papers. Within the BMS you
choose one or two of the following
majors or one programme:
Majors
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• Management Communication
• Marketing and International Management
• Public Relations
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Tourism Management
Programme
• International Management
The BMS Planner
year
1
year
2
year
3
year
4
Accounting for
Management
Macroeconomics
and the Global
Economy
Strategic
Management
Report of an
Investigation
(may count towards
a 2nd Major)
Business
Economics & the
NZ Economy **
Introduction to
Marketing and
International
Management
Finance Organisational
Behaviour and
Human Resource
Management *
Information
Systems and
Supply Chain
Management
Management
Communication
Management
Statistics
Business Law,
Ethics and
the Treaty of
Waitangi
Introduction to
Management
Compulsory papers Requirements for a 1st major Requirements for a 2nd major Elective papers
To complete the BMS, students are
required to obtain 480 points. At least 18
papers (360 points) must be above Level 1, 10
papers (200 points) above Level 2 and at least
four papers (80 points) must be above Level
3. As part of this requirement, students must
pass the 13 compulsory papers and complete
a Computer Competency Module (CCM) or
pass an appropriate computer applications
course run by the Waikato Management
School Information Technology team.
Students may take a maximum of seven
papers (130 points), other than compulsory
papers, from subjects other than
management subjects.
Students usually complete 120 points a
year or 60 points a semester. Level 1 papers
are worth 15 points and Level 2, 3 and 4
papers are worth 20 points.
At least five Level 1 papers (75 points)
must usually be passed before taking Level
2 papers; at least 11 papers (180 points)
passed at Level 1 and 2 before taking Level
3 papers; no more than two Level 4 papers
(40 points) may be taken until 17 papers
are passed.
Requirements for a major
Students must take six papers
(120 points) above Level 1. Two of these
papers (40 points) must be above Level 3.
The 13 compulsory papers cannot be
counted towards a major. If you choose not
to take a second major the remaining
papers can be taken from any subject
(except School of Law and Professional
Education papers).
Requirements for a second major
Students must take six papers (120
points) above Level 1. Two of these papers
(40 points) must be above Level 3. No paper
can count towards two majors. Students
taking a second major may count their 499
Report of an Investigation as one of the
papers for their second major, but will
require 40 points at Level 4 in addition to
their 499. The 499 must be in the area of
their second major.
* Students completing the ICANZ requirements may take ACCT231 Management Accounting: Accounting
for Organisation Control in place of HRMG241 Introduction to Organisational Behaviour towards their
core requirements and to meet the prerequisite requirements for STMG391 Strategic Management.
However, students are strongly encouraged to complete HRMG241 Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
as one of their elective papers.
** Students with 80% or better in Bursary economics may enrol directly into second year economics papers.

Majors outside the Waikato
Management School
You may also take a second major
outside Waikato Management School for
your BMS degree. You must pass eight
papers (150 points) in that subject. At
least six papers (120 points) must be
above Level 1 and at least three of these
six papers (60 points) must be above
Level 2 including any compulsory
papers. Students considering taking a
second major outside the school should
be aware that this choice will mean that
more than 26 papers are required to
complete their degree. If you are
considering this option you will need to
discuss your programme with the
relevant School/Faculty.
Oscar Nathan
Oscar Nathan has seen Waikato Management School degrees from both sides of the table.
He graduated from the school in the mid-1990s with a BMS. Now, as the chief executive of
Tourism Rotorua, he sees candidates for jobs with Tourism Rotorua, and he gets to consider
the quality of their degrees.
“I now know that when we are looking for basic management skills, the people with a
BMS are probably going to have that,” says Oscar.
“The BMS offers more than a BCom, for example. There are two main reasons for that.
The first is the research component of the BMS. That requires you to get out there and
work on something practical. And the second reason is the four-year structure of the
BMS, which means the degree covers the broad ground of management.”
“A lot of the BMS graduates shine through when you are looking for people,” Oscar says.
Oscar left the management school to take up a position with the New Zealand Maori Arts
and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Later he was appointed to the international marketing role
at Tourism Rotorua, and eventually he became the chief executive. In 1999, aged in his
late 20s and with only a few years in the workforce, Oscar was named Young Executive of
the Year by the New Zealand Institute of Management.
“The structure of the BMS gave me a broad awareness of management, and I was
encouraged to think about issues in a different way,” says Oscar.
BMS
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BMS
Sara Godfrey
Planning your First Year
First Year Compulsory Papers
ACCT101 Accounting for Management
Emphasises the organisational and
social context of accounting. The paper
covers both the technical aspects of the
provision and use of accounting information
and the social processes involved in
planning, co-ordinating and evaluating
activities in complex organisations.
ECON100 Business Economics
and the New Zealand Economy
This paper covers the essential principles
needed to understand the operation of a
market-centred business environment,
considers some economic aspects of the place
of business in society, describes the key sectors
of the New Zealand economy, and provides an
introduction to the New Zealand macroeconomy.
MINT151 Introduction to Marketing
and International Management
Develops an understanding of essential
marketing concepts, techniques and theories
and how these apply in a number of different
marketing settings typically encountered in
the real world. The paper also introduces the
New Zealand marketing environment and
the increasingly important international
influences on New Zealand business and
management decision making.
MSYS111 Information Systems
and Supply Chain Management
Information systems are essential to the
operations and management of businesses
today. In this paper, students learn how to
use and manage information systems to
improve decision making, reorganise
business processes, conduct electronic
commerce and gain competitive advantage.
STAT160 Management Statistics
Provides an introduction to statistical
thinking and concepts for managers. Topics
include understanding variability, problem
solving methods, need for and use of data,
statistical process control, sampling,
estimation and confidence intervals,
regression and correlation.
STMG191 Introduction to Management
Provides an appreciation of management
essentials and the role of managers in a
contemporary context.
“The Bachelor of Management Studies that I have from Waikato Management School has given me strategic thinking skills and confidence
when presenting my business ideas,” says Sara Godfrey.
Sara, who graduated with a BMS with Honours in 1998 is based in Melbourne and is now working for Bonland, a company part-owned by
the New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra. She has a retail development and strategic planning role in marketing and sales, and helps to
present Bonland’s brands to Australian retailers through the use of category-management principles. Before going to Melbourne, she worked
for Fonterra’s predecessor, the New Zealand Dairy Board, in New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore.
“My degree from the Waikato Management School extended my thinking,” says Sara. “I worked with great New Zealand and international
lecturers, and I feel that built my confidence and ability to think strategically. I think that is the most important thing about my degree from
Waikato. It gave me a lot of confidence.
“Going to Asia, with the New Zealand Dairy Board, has been like an accelerated learning programme for me,” says Sara. “There aren’t many
ways in which I could have gained the breadth of experience and exposure to marketing strategies and implementation in such a short time.”

Stefanie Moke
“My BMS has provided me with a broad
range of skills, and that has really helped
me in the workforce,” says Stefanie Moke.
Stefanie is graduating with a BMS (Hons
– first class) in 2002. She has accepted a
marketing position with New Zealand
Post, offered to her in 2001. She was
one of only nine people taken on by
New Zealand Post through its graduate
recruitment programme. More than 120
people applied.
“The BMS has 13 compulsory papers,
and students are exposed to every major
area of business management – finance,
economics, management systems, human
resources... It was this broad exposure
that I found most valuable.”
Stefanie grew up in the eastern Bay of
Plenty before enrolling at the
management school in 1998. She has iwi
affiliations to Te Arawa and Ngai Tahu.
She says the management school offered
strong support to Ma- ori students.
First Year Compulsory Papers for the
International Management Programme
Two Level 1 language papers
(in your chosen foreign language)
Possible First Year Elective Papers
Other than your first year compulsory
papers, you may choose first year elective
papers from anywhere in the University
(with the exception of the School of Law and
Professional Education papers). To help you
make your decision we suggest taking
papers that interest you. You may also wish
to consider the following:
ACCT102 Introductory Financial Accounting
– if you are planning a major in accounting and
have not completed Bursary level accounting
ALED100 Writing for University Purposes
– if you want to improve your language and
written skills
COMP123 The Computing Experience
– if you want to improve your computer skills
ESLA101 Academic Writing and
Research Skills 1
– if English is your second language and you
want to gain advanced written and research
skills to learn to study effectively in
University papers
MA - OR111 Te Ka - kano 1: Introduction to the
Ma - ori Language 1
– if you have no prior knowledge of Ma - ori
and wish to develop speaking, listening,
reading and writing skills
MATH166 Management Mathematics
– if you have not passed Bursary
mathematics or did not achieve a three or
better in Sixth Form mathematics
MATH168 Preparatory Mathematics
– if you have not passed mathematics
beyond School Certificate level
MCOM104 Business Writing
– if you want to gain effective business
writing skills
Other Available First Year Management Papers
ECON110 Economics, Media and Society
MCOM102 Communication and Cyberspace
MCOM103 Journalism and Professional Practices
MCOM132 Creative Communication
MCOM133 Introduction to Public Relations
MSYS121 The World of Electronic Commerce
TOMG100 Tourism Product Design
TOMG101 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
BMS
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BMS
Areas of Study
The Bachelor of Management Studies
differs from other management and
commerce degrees in New Zealand in
that the first two years of the degree
allow you to develop a broad range of
management knowledge and skills
before moving into one or two specialist
subject areas. You can chose one or
two majors or one programme.
Accounting Major
Career Paths
Financial Controller
Financial Accountant
Business Consultant
Company Accountant
Finance Manager
Auditor
Management Accountant
Taxation Adviser
Accounting Teacher/Lecturer
Accountancy skills are prized across
many fields and will open the door to
stimulating, fascinating and challenging
careers. Accountants are frequently found
in management roles in which financial
control, legal compliance and excellent
organisation are essential.
The Bachelor of Management Studies
degree will give you a rich understanding
of accounting in its political, social,
organisational and economic contexts.
Specific areas of study include financial
accounting, management accounting,
auditing, taxation and law for
management.
Chartered Accountant (CA) requirements
You can also study for the
qualifications needed to gain membership
to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
New Zealand. ICANZ Chartered Accountant
membership is a professional accounting
qualification recognised by New Zealand
and international companies.
Economics Major
Career Paths
Policy Analyst and Adviser
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Economics Researcher
Management Consultant
Economics Teacher
Challenging and rewarding, the
economics major will illustrate the way in
which people, companies and
governments decide how to allocate scarce
resources to meet their objectives. Learn
how economics influences day-to-day life,
business performance and government
policies. You will be able to look at the
world in a different light and make
business and everyday decisions much
more clearly.
By specialising in applied economics,
this major will enable you to analyse
business issues and government policy
sensibly and carefully. It takes a highly
practical approach to solving problems,
drawing on real case studies and up-todate
analysis.

Finance Major
Career Paths
Treasurer
Financial Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Investment Adviser
Mutual Fund Analyst/Trader
Sharebroker
A wide range of career opportunities
in demanding and exciting areas will be
open to graduates of the finance major.
The substance of this major is investment
decision-making when time and risk are
key considerations. You will be able to
study corporate finance, portfolios and
markets, treasury and banking, small
business finance, financial modelling and
personal financial planning. It will
increase your understanding of the
international and electronic environments
in which companies operate, while also
developing your understanding of the
financial markets.
David Hammond
Human Resource Management Major
Career Paths
Human Resource Manager
Consultant
Industrial Relations Facilitator
Union Advocate
Grievance Arbitrator
Recruitment Consultant
Excellent people skills are critical for a
good manager. The human resource
management major investigates the
complex activities and decisions of
employment relationships and the profound
effect they have on the ability of an
organisation and its employees to achieve
their objectives. Develop and utilise
successful human resource management
skills, learn how to make good decisions,
motivate employees and gain the most
from people within the organisation.
This major is a must for anyone
seeking a career in human resource
management or who wants to learn
human resource skills. It covers everything
from the basics of recruitment, selection
and personal grievances, through to the
complexities of human resource strategy.
Information Systems Management Major
Career Paths
Information Systems Management Manager
Information Systems Consultant
Operations Manager
Business Analyst
Web Manager
In a business sense, information systems
are the new frontier. As organisations
position themselves for electronic commerce
and the knowledge economy, information
systems have become a key influence. The
information systems manager is at the fore,
gathering, analysing and processing the
information required to make good decisions.
This major will bring you to the leading
edge of information system management at a
time when information systems are a critical
component in the management decision
making process and in supply chain
management. Information Systems
Management is also key in the relationship
between companies, suppliers and
customers and how they gain the
competitive advantage offered by ’end to
end‘ netted enterprise.
“At Waikato Management School, they expect you to think for yourself,” says David Hammond. David is now at the
London School of Economics studying for a Masters in industrial relations and personnel management. He graduated from
Waikato Management School in 2000 with a BMS in strategic management and human resource management.
“It’s surprising, now that I am in London with people from lots of other universities, how many universities are happy for
students to just regurgitate the notes they took in lectures,” says David. “At Waikato Management School, they encourage
you to think for yourself, and to build on the theories, that they teach you, with your own ideas. They really want to know
what you think. “Now I know that an ‘A’ pass at Waikato Management School is as good as an ‘A’ pass at any of the top
universities in the world, including the London School of Economics.”
Waikato Management School offered David a big break personally, as well as academically. “Earlier in my education I was
badly affected by dyslexia,” says David. “At Waikato Management School they encouraged me to make the most of my
potential regardless of the dyslexia.” Now David is at the London School of Economics – partly funded by a scholarship he
won from the London School of Economics– where he says he is footing it with the best students in the world.
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BMS
International Management Programme
Career Paths
International Trade Adviser
Embassy Liaison Manager
Export Manager
Tourism Consultant
International Marketing Manager
The ability to learn a foreign language
as part of this programme will equip you
for a whole range of careers in the
commercial sector – notably in export and
international management – as well as
with financial institutions, government
departments and services such as tourism.
It is a unique opportunity.
This four-year programme includes two
papers for a language each year, with
Chinese, French, German, Japanese and
Spanish currently available. You can also take
a number of internationally orientated papers
focusing on the international business
environment, international management and
international business strategy.
Note: Take two Level 1 language papers
(in your chosen foreign language) if you wish
to study this programme.
Management Communication Major
Career Paths
Communication Consultant
Professional Negotiator
Management Trainer
Professional Fundraiser
Professional Freelance writer
Technical Writer
Every management task is completed
through communication. To manage is to
communicate. Therefore, a thorough
understanding of management
communication theory and practice is
essential for the aspiring manager. So it’s
not surprising that on survey after survey,
communication skills are at the top of the
list of employers’ requirements. Nor is it
surprising that research reveals that
communication skills are a good predictor
of career success.
The major in Management
Communication provides a solid grounding
in the skills, theory and practices of
communication. The major is structured
into two streams; one enhancing the writing
and speaking skills of students, the other
focusing on interaction skills, including
interpersonal, intercultural and strategic
organisational communication capabilities.
Mastering management communication
skills provides students with a solid
preparation for any career, making an
excellent second major.
Marketing and International
Management Major
Career Paths
Product Manager
Advertising Account Executive
Market Research Executive
Business Manager
Sales Manager
Entrepreneur
Marketing is part of a dynamic world
that offers a huge range of career
possibilities. Marketing touches our daily
lives in many ways, affecting what we buy,
where we go, the services we use and
what we see and do in our leisure time.
This major will introduce the multifaceted
world of marketing and
demonstrate why it is much more than
just selling or advertising. The major
investigates product/service development
and management, pricing, market
research, advertising, sales promotion,
distribution and many other related areas.

Public Relations Major
Career Paths
Public Relations Consultant
Internal Communication Manager
Media Adviser
Professional Fundraiser
Event Manager
Public Relations involves managing
relationships between organisations and
their publics. Within public relations a range
of strategic communications are practised,
such as crisis and issues management,
event management, sponsorship and
fundraising, employee relations, government
relations and public affairs. Public Relations
professionals work with the media, act as
the communication intersection between
organisations and their publics and provide
the communication support that an
organisation requires to achieve its mission.
Whether working for the corporate sector,
government or not-for-profit organisations,
all public relations practitioners need to be
able to communicate ideas effectively.
The Public Relations major provides you
with both the theoretical knowledge and
practical and analytical skills required for a
career in public relations. In addition, the
major is designed to enable you to
communicate strategically within the rapidly
changing business and social environment.
You learn how to create public relations
campaigns, to work with the media and to
write and present texts conveying public
relations messages – such as press releases,
video news releases, web pages and
advertisements. On completion of this highly
applied major you should have a portfolio of
public relations materials that showcase your
public relations communication skills.
Students who have completed a major
in Public Relations have a wide range of
employment opportunities available.
Strategic Management Major
Career Paths
Business Analyst
Strategic Planner/Manager
Management Consultant
Strategic Development Consultant
Industry Analyst
New Business Venture Specialist
Business Development Specialist
Entrepreneur
The Strategic Management major
develops strategic analysis and thinking
skills that will enable you to make good
decisions, motivate employees and create
strategies that apply to the total enterprise.
You will learn about entrepreneurship
and innovation, creating strategic alliances
and networks and competing at the leading
edge of e-business. You can apply these
critical skills to create strategies to
improve the performance of an
organisation and its competitive position.
Creating scenarios and choosing the best
strategy for the future provides direction
and shapes the organisation. By
undertaking this major you will learn how
strategic analysis of resources, industry
trends, key competitors and
complementors will reveal new
opportunities, markets or partnerships.
Supply Chain Management Major
Career Paths
Logistics Manager
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Procurement Officer
Most organisations are part of an
integrated series of value-adding
processes, found either at the initial
manufacturing end of the spectrum, the
distribution, wholesaling, or retailing end
of the spectrum. This integrated series of
processes is known as the supply chain
and getting all of these elements in the
chain working cooperatively is called
supply chain management (SCM).
SCM is one of the hot topics being
discussed in nearly every industry, as
organisations attempt to contribute to
making the chain more efficient and
more effective. In order to do this,
organisations need to concentrate on
their procurement, internal operations,
and their logistics and distribution
functions. Students in this major learn
how to do this and how firms better
reach beyond their borders to integrate
with other entities in the chain. Students
further learn about the necessary
information and web-based
technologies, which allow this to happen
in the modern business environment.
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Tourism Management Major
Career Paths
Adventure Tourism Development Manager
Tourism and Hospitality Manager
Regional or National Tourism Planner
Lodge and Resort Manager
Tourism Facility Manager
Working in tourism is one of the great
modern adventure lifestyles. It is the
world’s biggest industry and, in NZ, is a
major contributor to the economy. You will
study tourism, hospitality and leisure,
encouraging the use of personal
experiences in your studies. You also have
the option of combining tourism studies
with another major such as marketing,
finance or accounting - giving you more
options in a range of career opportunities.
Theresa Gattung
“I really enjoyed my BMS years. I chose to do a BMS because it seemed a lot
sexier than doing a BCom! Where else could you do a double major in
economics and marketing and throw in a dash of Japanese and politics? I found
the course well structured and flexible and readily tailored for each person’s
interests. I had engaged, interested teachers as my lecturers. Although in my day
significantly fewer women than men were in the class, the ratio of those who
achieved Honours was a lot closer and I always felt supported and encouraged.”
Theresa Gattung is Chief Executive of Telecom New Zealand.

Admission Requirements
Guaranteed Entry from Year 13/Seventh Form
A Bursary score of 250 in five subjects, or 210 in four subjects, with 50% or more in
mathematics with calculus or mathematics with statistics, and 50% or more in English
or Ma- ori,
OR
University Entrance (3 Cs) and a Sixth Form Certificate total of 12 or less in four subjects,
with no more than three in mathematics and English or Ma- ori,
OR
13 unit standards credits at Level 3 on the NZQA Framework in each of three approved
subjects (gained in the same year) plus Higher School Certificate. An approved subject is one
that can be taken for the University Bursary Examinations or has been approved by NZQA for
University Entrance. For the BMS two of the approved subjects must be mathematics and
English or Ma- ori.
Entry from Year 12/Sixth Form (Provisional Entrance)
A Sixth Form Certificate total of 12 or less in four subjects, with no more than three in
mathematics and English or Ma- ori and a supporting letter from your principal or careers
adviser will be considered.
Special Admission
Should you not meet the entry criteria above for the BMS and are over 20 years of age,
special admission may be an option. Each student is considered on a case-by-case basis and
appropriate work experience is generally looked for.
Catch up papers
Students may be required to take the paper MCOM104 Business Writing if they do not have
a demonstrated strength in language skills (e.g. a pass in English, Ma- ori or history). Students
who are unable to meet the normal mathematics entry requirements may be required to take
‘catch-up’ mathematics papers. Students who do not expect to meet these admission
requirements should consult the Management Student Centre staff who may be able to design
a programme to enable them to enjoy the benefits of education within the Waikato
Management School.
Credit from Previous Study
You can apply for credit for degree level study completed at another tertiary institution.
Any credit awarded is dependent on the type of qualification studied and the level, content and
number of papers passed.
To apply for credit, all you need to do is tick a box on the Application to Enrol form and
supply an official academic record of your previous study. There is a fee of $50 for
processing applications.
Transferring Students
Students will be considered for transfer
from another Faculty/School within the
University, or another university, if they have
attained at least seven unrestricted (at least
C grade) passes with at least a B Grade
average.
Alternative Pathways
If you do not expect to achieve these
grades, you may still be able to gain a
place. Each application will be considered
on its merits. If you do not meet the entry
criteria for one of the degrees, or if you are
over 20 years of age, there is a range of
alternative pathways into the degree of
your choice.
If you do not meet the English or
mathematics requirements, we will design
a first-year programme to help you to
enhance your skills in these areas. Please
contact the Management Student Centre
(phone 0800 654 303) for advice.
International Students
Admission requirements for
international students are on page 19.
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BMS/LLB
Bachelor of
Management Studies/
Bachelor of Laws
BMS/LLB
Double your employability
This conjoint degree provides you with the
opportunity to complete the requirements of
two separate Bachelor’s degrees - the Bachelor
of Management Studies and the Bachelor of
Laws (BMS/LLB) - over a reduced period of
time. An honours programme may be included
in this degree. The conjoint degree programme
is recognised by the Council for Legal
Education for professional practice in Law.
Management and Law graduates are keenly
sought after for specialist legal, financial and
management roles in accountancy and law
firms, government departments and private
business enterprises.
Planning your first year
A typical first year of study
for a BMS/LLB student is:
• ACCT101 Accounting for Management
• ECON100 Business Economics
and the New Zealand Economy
• ECON200 Macroeconomics and
the Global Economy
• LAWS102 Legal Systems
• LAWS103 Legal Method
• LAWS104 Law and Societies
• STAT160 Management Statistics
• STMG191 Introduction to Management

Admission Requirements
THERE are a limited number of places
in the School of Law. Students
enrolling in the BMS/LLB must meet the
LLB entry requirements and apply
through the School of Law.
Entry from Year 13/Seventh Form
Applicants who are sitting NZUEBS
examinations in the year of application
are guaranteed a place if they gain an A
Bursary (including a pass in English). If
you gain a B Bursary your application will
be considered by the School of Law
Admissions Committee, taking account of
the subjects taken and the results you
have achieved.
Entry from Year 12/Sixth Form
(Provisional Entrance)
Applicants will normally be granted
Provisional Entrance if they have gained a
total of eight or less in four subjects in
Sixth Form Certificate, provided that there
is evidence of literacy and their
application is supported by their school
principal or the University’s Student
Recruitment Office.
Special admission
Applicants will be considered for
Special Admission on a case-by-case
basis, taking into account general
experience and skills, any previous
tertiary study and preparedness for
tertiary study.
Transferring students
Transferring students will need to
meet the general University requirements
for re-entry set down for returning
students. Students will be considered for
transfer from another Faculty/School
within the University or another university
on a case-by-case basis. Preference will
be given to those who obtain the highest
grades and whose performance provides
evidence of literacy.
For further information on this programme
please refer to the School of Law
prospectus or contact:
School Administrator at the School of Law
Phone: (07) 838 4167
or freephone 0800 STUDYLAW (0800 788 395)
Email: lawrecp@waikato.ac.nz
Or refer to the law website: www.waikato.ac.nz/law/
Simon Berkett
“One of the best things about Waikato Management School
degrees is the breadth of the area they cover,” says Simon
Berkett. Simon, who graduated in 1996 with a BMS (Hons)
and a law degree, works as a futures trader in Nassau in the
Bahamas. The firm he works for has about $500 million
under management. Simon supervises the trading operation,
which covers about 100 markets.
“Take finance, which was my BMS major,” says Simon.
“Finance at Waikato Management School covers
everything… econometrics, accounting, corporate finance,
financial institutions… it’s all there.”
Simon credits his degree with a large part of his success.
Within hours of graduating he flew out to the Bahamas to be
interviewed for the job.
“It was one of those cases where there was someone in New
Zealand who helped me to get my foot in the door with the
employer here. Plus I had the right papers in my degree,
and consistent grades. Get that combination, and you are on
your way.”
Shortly Simon and his fiancée are moving to London where
Simon has been appointed to the investment finance arm of
a big law firm. “I have decided to have a crack at law now,”
he says.
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As you start gathering
information from various
Universities you will
quickly realise that each
institution has its own
jargon. Here are some of
the most common words
and frequently used
phrases at Waikato.
Adult Learner
Includes all those who are not school-leavers
and covers a wide range of ages.
Bachelor’s degree
This is a first degree. It is sometimes also
called an undergraduate degree. It takes a
minimum of three or four years of study to
complete a Bachelor’s degree.
Calendar
The University’s official record of rules
and regulations, staff, papers, dates, etc.
Department
An academic unit within a School of
Studies/Faculty which is responsible for
teaching a particular subject or discipline
e.g. Economics.
Discipline
A general subject area e.g. Economics
or marketing.
Graduate
A person who has been awarded a
University degree.
Uni jargon
Lectures
You will be required to attend 2-4 hours of
lectures each week for each of your papers.
There may be as many as 350 students in a
lecture. The lecturer stands at the front of
the lecture theatre and speaks, writes on the
board, shows overheads, videos etc while
you listen and note down the most important
information. These notes are important as
they form the starting point from which
you’ll do further research.
Level 1,2,3,4
These refer to the different levels at which
papers are taught and are usually associated
with years of study. First year (Level1) papers
are general and introductory while fourth year
(Level 4) papers are more advanced.
Major subject
This is the subject in which you specialise. A
double major is a specialisation in two
subjects. To specialise in a subject you study
it to a higher level i.e. Level 3 or 4.
Paper
This is similar to a subject at secondary
school. To complete each paper you will be
required to participate in a range of lectures,
tutorials and usually practical and teamwork.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate refers to advanced study above
undergraduate level.
Schools of Studies/Faculty
The Schools of Studies represent a
broad division of learning within the
University. Each consists of a number
of different Departments. Waikato has
six Schools of Studies and one Faculty.
Semester
Similar to a school term, a semester is a
teaching period of approximately 12 weeks.
Waikato has 2 semesters per year and they
are known as the A Semester, which starts
in March and ends in June, and the B
Semester which starts in July and ends in
October. We also have a six week Summer
School that runs in January and February.
Most of Waikato’s papers are semester
papers but there are some full year papers.
Subject
An area of study, e.g. Public Relations or
Tourism Management.
Tutorials / Workshops
In addition to attending lectures you will also
attend tutorials or ‘tutes’ as they are more
commonly known. A tutorial is a smaller
group of people than your lecture and usually
consists of 20-25 students. The tutorial is led
by a tutor who may be a postgraduate student
or a member of the academic staff (your tutor
is not usually your lecturer). In tutorials you
talk about issues which have arisen out of the
lectures and the readings you have been
doing. Sometimes there are exercises or
small tests to complete. As well as leading
the tutorial group the tutor is also responsible
for marking your essays and assignments.
Remember your tutor is there to help you so
if you don’t understand what’s going on in
your lecture or tutorial or you’re not sure
what your essay topic means, don’t be afraid
to talk to your tutor about it.
Undergraduate
A person who is studying at University for a
first degree (or a Bachelor’s degree) is known
as an undergraduate.

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Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Ecommerce
Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Research
Postgraduate Certificate in Ecommerce
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Management
Diplomas
(Graduate and Postgraduate)
Accounting
Dispute Resolution
Economics
Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Environment and Management
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Management
Management Communication
Management of Not for Profit Organisations
Management Studies
Management Systems
Marketing
Public Relations
Strategic Management
Technology Management
Tourism Management
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Master of Management Studies
Master of Technology Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Philosophy
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Doctor of Philosophy
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