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Waikato Management School 

Undergraduate and Graduate Prospectus 

2009

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GROUND BREAKING RESEARCH 

In the fi rst ever Performance-Based Research Funding (PBRF) rankings, 

Waikato Management School was the top performer in the categories 

of Accounting and Finance, and Management. This achievement was 

repeated in the 2007 rankings. Waikato Management School consistently 

attracts leading international scholars who share their ground-breaking 

research with students in our academic programmes and with scholars 

overseas via international conferences and publications. 

LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS 

Waikato Management School takes a stand – our aim is to produce 

graduates who understand that business can make the world a better place. 

We’re committed to sustainability in our teaching and research; in fact we’re 

the only business school in New Zealand to have sustainable success as our 

purpose. To support this commitment, we’re a gold foundation member of 

the Sustainable Business Network and we’re a strategic partner of the 

New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development. 

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WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL GRADS GET JOBS 

Waikato Management School qualifi cations allow students to 

encounter real-life business challenges fi rst hand through case 

competitions and off-campus business projects. This practical work 

is underpinned by a strong theoretical base ensuring that our 

graduates are equipped to make an impact in the workplace. 

CLOSE CORPORATE CONNECTIONS 

Waikato Management School works closely with some of 

New Zealand’s most infl uential companies and organisations – 

including Telecom, Fonterra, Zespri International and AgResearch 

– offering leadership and management development 

programmes and collaborating on research initiatives. 

STRONG COMMITMENT TO MĀORI 

Waikato Management School is committed to offering specifi c 

assistance and opportunities for Māori students. We have a marae 

on campus and strive to offer a supportive environment where 

Māori can fully participate in the life of the University. 

The University is a recognised leader in education for Māori with 20 

percent of our student population identifying themselves as Māori.

THINGS YOU NEED TO 

KNOW ABOUT WAIKATO 

MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 

INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE 

Waikato Management School is one of a small group of elite 

business schools worldwide to have earned Triple Crown 

accreditation for its business education programmes. It’s an 

achievement shared by less than one percent of business schools 

across the world, and only three institutions in Australia and 

New Zealand have earned this international recognition. 

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PREMIUM TEACHING STAFF 

Our lecturers are active contributors to major business issues, such as: 

entrepreneurship; e-commerce; household saving; property tax and ecotourism. 

They bring their expertise and knowledge into the classroom 

making learning practice-relevant. Waikato Management School 

lecturers regularly win national teaching awards and as a student with 

the School, you’ll benefi t from lecturers who write the textbooks. 

STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 

A quarter of our student body is international. These students 

bring a diverse range of cultures, experiences and perspectives to 

the classroom and help to create a truly international learning 

community. The friendships and networks students make at Waikato 

Management School stand them in good stead throughout their 

business career, wherever in the world they may be. 

FIRST CLASS FACILITIES 

Waikato Management School’s facilities ensure that our students’ 

learning experience is the best possible. Our modern lecture 

theatres have the latest audio-visual technology, students have 

access to hundreds of computers 24/7 and they have their own 

personalized study portal on the award-winning MyWeb. 

SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 

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Waikato Management School has a number of support and cultural 

services to guide students through their university journey. Our lecturers 

and tutors provide the academic support and encouragement students 

need to tackle their chosen course of study. But we know life at 

university is not just about study and help is on hand for any concerns 

students might face. This ensures that a student’s time at Waikato 

Management School is richly challenging and inspiring. 

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CONTENTS 

WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 

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CHOOSE MANAGEMENT 

Why Choose Waikato 5 

Management School 

Qualifi cations Overview 6 

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CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT 

List of Subjects 8 

Accounting 10 

Business Futures and Leadership 11 

Economics 12 

Electronic Business 1 13 

Electronic Commerce 14 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 15 

Finance 16 

Hospitality Management 17 

Human Resource Management 18 

International Management 19 

Management and Sustainability 21 

Management Communication 22 

Management Systems 23 

Marketing 24 

Public Relations 25 

Social Enterprise 26 

Strategic Management 27 

Supply Chain Management 28 

Tourism Management 29 

1Subject to NZVCC CUAP approval, if approval is not received this 

subject will be known as Information Systems Management.

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CHOOSE YOUR 

QUALIFICATION 

List of Qualifi cations 30 

Pathways 32 

Bachelor of 33 

Management Studies 

Bachelor of Management Studies 37 

Conjoint Degree 


Electronic Commerce 

Bachelor of Business 43 

Analysis – Financial 

Bachelor of Tourism 47 


Communication Studies 

Certifi cates and Diplomas 56 

Graduate Certifi cates and 57 

Graduate Diplomas 

Postgraduate Certifi cates 58 

and Postgraduate Diplomas 

Master of Management Studies 60 

Master of Electronic Commerce 61 

Doctor of Philosophy 62 

Corporate & Executive Education 66 

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DO IT 

Your Commitment 70 

Support 71 

Undergraduate Scholarships 72 

Graduate Scholarships 74 

How to get into Waikato 76 

The Application Process 77 

Glossary 78 

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BRIGHT IDEAS 

“ What impresses me about Waikato Management School is how far ahead of the game 

they are in developing the principles of sustainable business. 

Globally, business now recognises that sustainability is the key to future success. 

Waikato Management School has done the hard work and sustainability is now 

embedded throughout its courses. ” 

Mike Underhill 

CEO 

Energy Effi ciency and Conservation Authority

CHOOSE WAIKATO MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 

Waikato Management School stands out because 

we have heart and use it to drive our commitment 

to sustainable business success. 

Sustainable business is about participating in a global 

economy while preserving the environment, cultural values 

and community identities where we work. Our teaching 

embraces sustainability and exposes students to leadingedge 

education, research and business practice. 

Our students go on to become leaders in the public and 

private sectors, graduating with essential business skills 

and knowledge and with the ability to think critically and 

carefully and to act responsibly and ethically. 

WHAT SETS US APART? 

EXCELLENCE 

Research Rankings 

Waikato Management School has a strong track record 

of generating world leading research. The most recent 

(2007) national tertiary research evaluations confirmed 

Waikato Management School as the leading researchbased 

management school in Accounting and Finance, 

and Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, 

International Business and Other Business. These subjects 

represent the large majority of business education research 

activity in New Zealand. 

Triple Crown Accreditation 

Waikato Management School is a member of an elite group 

of business schools that have earned “Triple Crown” status – 

an international acknowledgement of excellence in business 

education. We’re accredited to AACSB (The United Statesbased 

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) 

– the world’s longest-established assessor of business 

education, EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement 

System) and AMBA (The Association of MBAs). Only one 

percent of the world’s business schools have met the strict 

standards of all three accreditation bodies. 

Practice Relevance 

Waikato Management School is committed to ensuring all 

students receive a research-led, practice relevant education. 

The skills and curiosity of our students are developed 

through an education philosophy that promotes independent 

thinking and collaborative work. Because our faculty are 

active researchers, students are exposed to fresh ideas, 

emerging theory and real-world, real-time business cases. 

DISTINCTION 

We are distinct because our purpose is clear. We recognise 

that long-term business success depends not just on profit, 

but on responsiveness to resource, social and environmental 

issues. Sustainable business is at the core of our purpose and 

our goal is to become a world leading business school in this 

area. Waikato Management School was the first Australasian 

business school to be accepted into the European Academy 

of Business in Society (EABIS) and we have founded the Asia 

Pacific Academy of Business in Society (APABIS). 

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY 

We have alliances with a number of international universities 

and our faculty are drawn from the best universities 

around the world. As a global business school competing 

in a global market for education and research, our focus 

is both international and national. We play a significant 

role on the international scene through world leading 

research, strong links to multinational companies and major 

universities, and by providing education that equips students 

for the global business environment. Our faculty bring the 

rich experience gained through international research and 

consulting connections to their teaching. Our student body is 

truly multinational; international students come from more 

than 40 countries to study with us and make up a quarter of 

our student body. 

EXPERIENCE 

Waikato Management School strives to offer an outstanding 

experience to all stakeholders. Students are supported 

by an extensive range of services aimed to ensure their 

learning and social experience is enjoyable and successful. 

The School is well resourced, modern, and has high quality 

computing facilities. An active alumni programme ensures our 

relationship with students extends beyond graduation. Our 

faculty members have joined us from the best universities in 

the world and are our biggest asset. 

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QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW 

SUBJECT 

An area of study in which 

students can ‘major’. A major, 

such as fi nance or tourism, forms 

a signifi cant part of the points 

required to obtain a qualifi cation. 

CERTIFICATES 

One semester, or one year, 

qualifi cations typically used for 

short specialised programmes or 

as bridging programmes. Provides 

a programme similar to the fi rst 

year of a bachelor degree. 

GRADUATE DIPLOMAS 

Generally a one year full-time 

programme. These provide the 

equivalent of a major in a subject 

other than that in which the 

student has majored for their 

fi rst degree. 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS 

Generally comprise a one 

year full-time programme of 

graduate papers. They build on 

attainment in a prior degree and 

demonstrated practical, professional 

or scholarly experience. 

DIPLOMAS 

Awarded at a higher level than 

a certifi cate. Diplomas cover a 

range of subjects and represent 

the second stage of undergraduate 

study corresponding to the second 

year of a degree programme. 

BACHELOR HONOURS DEGREE 

Either one-year full-time 

postgraduate programmes which 

are a qualifi cation in their own 

right, or part of a larger programme 

that includes the bachelor degree. 

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES 

Available for graduates who wish 

to build on an earlier degree. 

These programmes can broaden 

existing knowledge, provide 

industry experience or retrain in 

areas of demand. 

MASTERS DEGREES 

Advanced qualifi cation involving 

intensive study and supervised 

research. Specialist degrees such as 

the Master of Management Studies 

(MMS) and generalist degrees 

such as the Master of Business 

Administration (MBA) are offered. 

BACHELOR DEGREES 

A structured course in an area 

of study such as management 

or communication. Each degree 

has a different 'make-up' with 

a set number of papers at 

different levels. 

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES 

Require the equivalent of one 

semester of full time study at 

graduate level. These can provide 

a bridge for students who 

wish to seek admission into a 

postgraduate diploma. 

DOCTORAL DEGREE 

Gives students extensive 

knowledge in their chosen fi elds, 

trains them to do original and 

meaningful research and prepares 

them to function as a member of 

a teaching faculty.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS - 

FINANCIAL 

BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 

QUALIFICATIONS 

STUDIES 

MANAGEMENT OF BACHELOR 

SUBJECTS 

Accounting ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Applied Economics and Finance ✓ 

Business Futures and Leadership ✓ ✓ 

Communication Studies ✓ ✓ 

Economics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Electronic Business 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2 

Electronic Commerce ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation ✓ ✓ 

Finance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hospitality Management ✓ 

Human Resource Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

International Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Management ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Management and Sustainability ✓ ✓ 

Management Communication ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Management Systems ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Marketing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Public Relations ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Social Enterprise ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Strategic Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Supply Chain Management ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Tourism ✓ ✓ 

BACHELOR OF TOURISM 2 

Tourism Management 

Tourism and Hospitality 

Management 

✓ ✓ 

CERTIFICATES 

DIPLOMAS 



POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS 

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

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1 Subject to NZVCC CUAP approval, if approval is not received this subject will be known as Information Systems Management. 

2 Other subjects are available through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 

MASTER OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 

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SUBJECTS 

Accounting 10 

Business Futures and Leadership 11 

Economics 12 

Electronic Business 1 13 

Electronic Commerce 14 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 15 

Finance 16 

Hospitality Management 17 

Human Resource Management 18 

International Management 19 

Management and Sustainability 21 

Management Communication 22 

Management Systems 23 

Marketing 24 

Public Relations 25 

Social Enterprise 26 

Strategic Management 27 

Supply Chain Management 28 

Tourism Management 29 


subject will be known as Information Systems Management.

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ACCOUNTING 

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ACCOUNTING 

Far more than just number-crunchers, accountants often hold high-level management positions where 

fi nancial control, legal compliance and leadership skills are essential. 

Accounting is the language of business. Financial accountants 

process and communicate financial information for all 

stakeholders; management accountants prepare data 

for management decisions; tax accountants provide tax 

compliance advice, and auditors check the financial reporting 

of organisations. Study accounting at Waikato and any of 

these careers are possible. 

Waikato Management School was rated top in New Zealand 

for its accounting and finance research in the Tertiary 

Education Commission’s 2007 assessment of tertiary 

research. Learn from the best at a school where the academic 

requirements of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered 

Accountants (NZICA) can be met with an appropriate 

selection of papers. 

You can choose to study Accounting in the 

Bachelor of Management Studies page 33 

Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours) page 36 

Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial page 43 

Bachelor of Business Analysis (Honours) - Financial page 46 

Graduate Certificate page 57 

Graduate Diploma page 57 

Postgraduate Certificate page 58 

Postgraduate Diploma page 58 

Master of Management Studies page 60 

Accounting can also be taken as a second major for most 

other University of Waikato undergraduate degrees. 

Accounting papers include 

Accounting for Management 

Accounting and Managerial Decision Making 

Management Accounting: Accounting for Organisational Control 

Accounting Theory 

Financial Accounting 

Accounting Information Technology and Systems 

Commercial Law 

Law of Business Enterprises 

Legal Issues in E-Commerce 

Management Accounting 

Auditing 

Taxation 

Accounting for Sustainability 

Organisations and Society 

Advances in Accounting Theory and Research 

Advanced Financial Reporting 

International Accounting 

Accounting, Sustainability and a Changing Environment 

Virtual Accounting Systems 

Public Sector Performance Measurement and Evaluation 

Fraud Auditing 

International Tax Strategies 

Dissertation 

Thesis 

Research Methods in Management Studies 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

Auditor Financial Accountant 

Business Consultant Finance Manager 

Company Accountant Management Accountant 

Financial Controller Taxation Advisor 

JARED WILLIAMS (BMS) 

Audit Senior, Staples Rodway Waikato Limited & Co. 

“As a chartered accountant I deal to the decimal point, but I also see 

the wider picture. I went straight from university to Staples Rodway and 

the firm has really developed my expertise. Now they’re sending me to 

New York to experience some of the world’s largest businesses. From 

there I’m off to London and after that, who knows where? Eventually, 

commercial accounting and my own company are the goals. 

Accounting offers huge opportunities as the skills apply across the 

business spectrum. It’s not about sitting in a back-room playing with 

an abacus; accountants head many of our major organisations.”

BUSINESS FUTURES AND LEADERSHIP 

Forget the crystal ball, business futures and leadership focuses on managing scenarios through planning 

and strategy. 

Business futures research is concerned with the longterm 

evolution of the cultural, economic, physical and 

social environment, and the formation and management 

of business strategies. It’s about distinguishing between 

prediction and insight. You can’t know the future but given 

a range of likely options you can anticipate intelligently, and 

learn to adapt and make adjustments that generate positive 

and sustainable outcomes. 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Futures and Leadership 

is a broad programme for executives and future leaders that 

provides practical ways to manage future challenges and 

issues. It also provides a foundation for academic research in 

futures in management. 

You can choose to study Business Futures and 

Leadership in the 



Business Futures and Leadership papers include 

Futures Methodologies 


Future-Focused Action Learning and Research 

Leadership Research Project 

Dissertation 

Thesis 


Futurist Communication Strategist 

Policy researcher Scenario Planner 

Entrepreneur 

PROFESSOR DAVID MCKIE 

Department of Management Communication 

“In Wonderland, Alice comes to a fork in the road and asks "Which 

road should I take?" When the cat in the tree asks if she knows where 

she wants to go, Alice replies, "No." The cat then says, "Then any 

road will get you there." 

With the explosion of futures research from megatrends to 

microtrends, and the refinement of futures methods, we can select 

from multiple pathways with intelligence, and, by also learning from 

our mistakes, go forward in better shape. 

We don't shape the future by strategic plans; we shape it by our 

actions today. I want my grandchildren to inherit a planet fit to live 

on and have the chance to do worthwhile work that will sustain them 

and their grandchildren. 

In consulting nationally and internationally, I find smart 

organisations increasingly want executives to cultivate longer-term 

outlooks. For leaders, informed forward-looking vision is a core 

competence and vital to private and public organisations. Business 

Futures and Leadership is an innovative venture designed to prepare 

New Zealanders to be proactive rather than reactive in relation to the 

major uncertainties ahead. The project is exciting and I have a dream 

that the participants will share insights from different sectors and 

invent bigger, brighter, and more coherent New Zealand futures.” 

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ECONOMICS 

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ECONOMICS 

Economists are key players in decision-making. Their analytical skills help people, businesses and 

governments make the best choices with their resources. 

Economics touches almost every aspect of daily life – 

housing, energy, the environment and transport are just 

some examples. It looks at how and why people make the 

best decisions to allocate scarce resources to meet their 

objectives. Understand economics and you’ll be able to 

look at the world in a different light and make business and 

everyday decisions much more clearly. 

Economics is not only about money. In fact, it’s firstly about 

people and how they respond to incentives. Almost every 

issue in society can be viewed from an economic perspective 

and economics is behind much of what happens in current 

affairs - from tax rates to car prices, hospital waiting lists 

to airfares to international diplomacy. Far from graphs and 

theories, Economics is about the real world. 

You can choose to study Economics in the 




Bachelor of Business Analysis (Honours) – Financial page 46 






Economics can also be taken as a second major for most 



Business Analyst Financial Analyst 

Economics Researcher Management Consultant 

Economics Teacher Policy Analyst and Advisor 

Economics papers include 

Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy 

Economics, Media and Society 

Macroeconomics and the Global Economy 

Microeconomics and Business Economics 

Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance 

Economics, Law and Policy 

Comparative Economic Performance 

Monetary and Macroeconomics 

Econometrics 

Development Economics 

International Trade and Finance 

Managerial Economics and Strategy 

Markets, Competition and Organisation 

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 

Economics of Electronic Commerce and Networks 


Urban and Regional Economics 

Macroeconomic Analysis 

Microeconomic Analysis 

Econometric Analysis 

Applied Regional and General Equilibrium Analysis 

Law and Economics 

Econometric Topics: Forecasting and Finance 

International Trade: Theory and Policy Issues 

International Finance 

Financial Economics 

Research Methods in Economics and Finance 

Dissertation 

Thesis 

XIAOMAN (CHARMAINE) CUI (BMS) 

FX Dealer, ANZ BANK 

Foreign exchange dealer and first-class honours graduate Xiaoman 

(Charmaine) Cui beat out 6000 applicants for one of only 297 

Australasian jobs with ANZ. Peter Green heads up ANZ Bank’s Franchise 

Services and thinks Charmaine has what it takes. “She has coped 

admirably with the rigours of the dealing room environment and has 

shown great ability to learn the ways of the financial markets.” 

Cui’s education went beyond economics, finance and the mechanics 

of foreign exchange. The young woman from Ningxia, China worked 

hard to understand English and Kiwi culture. “I’m always looking to 

get involved and find opportunities to stand out from the crowd. And 

coming to Waikato University has given me the chance to do that.”

ELECTRONIC BUSINESS 

The growth of electronic commerce and the knowledge economy means organisations must have 

information systems at the heart of their operation. 

Every department and individual in an organisation has 

specialist knowledge that is vital for company performance, 

but often there’s a lack of coordination between these 

departments and people. A good information systems 

manager can change that by gathering and distributing data 

more efficiently and influencing strategic decision-making. 

With the growth in electronic business and every aspect of 

business now involving electronic technology this subject 

gives students the business and technological skills to make 

them a crucial part of a company’s management team. 

You can choose to study 

Electronic Business 1 in the 





1 Subject to NZVCC CUAP approval, if approval is not received this 

subject will be known as Information Systems Management. 

Electronic Business can also be taken as a second major for 

most other University of Waikato undergraduate degrees. 


Business Analyst Systems Developer 


Information Systems 

Consultant 

Consultant 

Information Systems 

Web Systems Project 

Manager 

Manager 

BLAIR WOODS (BMS) 

Software Developer, Western Mailing 

“Stay on the ball. That’s my advice for anyone wanting to enter the 

field of IT and management systems. It’s about looking at existing 

technologies with a keen eye and having the vision and flexibility to 

change and adapt to emerging technologies. The field constantly 

evolves, so keep up! 

My study was important. I picked-up programming skills, but 

I also gained knowledge of IT-related methodologies such as 

the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). I’m now a software 

developer for a company that deals in sophisticated mailing-based 

solutions. Software development is driving the change in the way 

businesses operate and how people live their lives - how they access 

information, entertainment and each other.” 

Electronic Business papers include 

Information Technology in Organisations 

Electronic Commerce Overview 

Project Management 

Electronic Commerce Systems Infrastructure 

Management Information Systems 

Systems Implementation Management 

Decision Support Systems 

Managerial Decision Making 

E-Business Process Redesign 

Electronic Business Startups 

Knowledge Management 

Business Analysis and Consultancy 

Sustainable Organisational Learning in the Knowledge Economy 

Management Systems Research 

Strategic Information Systems 

E-Business Technologies 

E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains 

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ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 

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ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 

Welcome to your business future. It’s global, it’s wireless, it’s online. 

Electronic Commerce is about using the Internet to handle 

business - the interaction between a business, its customers 

and suppliers. Just think of Trade Me and how that has 

revolutionised the private sale of goods. Businesses large and 

small are using e-commerce business processes. 

Our electronic commerce students get hands-on exposure 

to the use of website development tools, databases and 

communications technologies. They also learn management 

skills in finance, accounting, marketing, communications and 

supply chain management. 

Graduates have an excellent balance of technical and 

management skills and so are in strong demand for careers 

in both the business and technical sides of developing 

and integrating Web-based systems that support the 

e-commerce business processes. 

You can choose to study Electronic Commerce 

in the 

Bachelor of Electronic Commerce page 39 




Master of Electronic Commerce page 61 

Electronic Commerce can also be taken as a second major for 


Electronic Commerce papers include 

Legal Issues in E-Commerce 

Virtual Accounting Systems 

Internet Applications 

Database Administration 



Electronic Finance 

Advanced Corporate Finance 

Investments and Portfolios 

Advertising, Branding and Identity.com 

Communication Cybertrends and E-Business 

Advanced Advertising Strategy 










Dissertation 

Electronic Commerce: Competing on the Edge 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 

Global Business: Strategic Marketing and Management 

Strategic Innovation 

Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice 


E-commerce Entrepreneur Implementation Consultant 


E-commerce Marketing 

Consultant 

Manager 

Website Developer 

Internet Security Analyst 

Web Systems Programmer 

SCOTT BARTLETT (BECom) 

CEO of Orcon Internet 

Orcon Internet is New Zealand’s fastest growing and fourth biggest 

internet service provider. With over one hundred staff, CEO Scott 

Bartlett is a busy man but still has time to return to his uni books 

now and then. ”I open them maybe once a year. Sometimes you 

need to remind yourself of best practice and theories. The most 

valuable things I learnt at university were the concepts of leadership, 

entrepreneurship and strategic thinking. That's what you need in this 

job, plus organisational behaviour and strategic management skills."

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 

Work for yourself. Use strategies to fi nd opportunities and then make the most of them. 

Small and medium sized enterprises have a major impact on 

growth, as they generate the wealth and jobs that sustain 

economies. 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation will teach you to identify 

unique qualities of successful entrepreneurial business 

strategies and to implement those strategies in the creation 

of new business. 

This isn’t about ‘seat-of-your-pants’ risk taking. A qualification 

in entrepreneurship and innovation will give you the skills to 

take on an entrepreneurial role, look at niche opportunities 

and extract value from untapped areas. You’ll also learn 

business skills that cover planning and development, getting 

the product to market and keeping it there. 

You can choose to study Entrepreneurship and 

Innovation in the 



WEI SHENG PHEE 

BMS(Hons) student 

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an international organisation 

that helps students target social problems and benefit communities 

through innovative business. The best projects are put forward in an 

international competition. 

Over the past few years, Waikato’s SIFE students have set up 

businesses to alleviate poverty, reduce youth crime, promote ethical 

enterprise, and taught sustainable entrepreneurship to school 

children (pictured). 

“SIFE allows participants to implement classroom theory in real 

situations and highlights the endless economic opportunities that 

are out there. In recent years SIFE Waikato has won the national 

competition, and has gone on to represent New Zealand at the world 

SIFE competition held in Paris. I was part of that winning team and 

so I met students from all over the world who are also active in their 

communities. This gave me many project ideas of my own, and really 

added to my university experience.” 


Business Entrepreneur 

Entrepreneurial Innovator 

Venture Capitalist Consultant 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation papers include 


Organisational Behaviour 

Net Ready: Navigating the Competitive Landscape 

Strategy for Enterprise 

Law of Business Enterprises 

The International Business Environment 


Management Technology and Organisation 

Business, Government and Society 



Strategic Alliances and Networks 

Strategic Management 

Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality 

Small Business Finance 

Organisational Development and Change 






International Business Strategy 

Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises 

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FINANCE 

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FINANCE 

Interested in a great career that centres on money? Compound your opportunities with Finance. 

How do foreign exchange dealers handle the volatile kiwi 

dollar? Why do share values go up and down? If you study 

Finance you’ll understand money, banking, investments 

and credit. Bankers, financial planners, corporate treasury 

departments, sharebrokers and the Reserve Bank are some 

of the players in the finance industry. 

It isn’t possible to run a treasury or an investment fund, or 

structure the financing of a project, or even invest personally, 

without some understanding of finance theory and practice. 

Finance students learn about investment decision-making 

when time and risk are key considerations, they gain the skills 

to examine corporate finance, portfolios and markets, small 

business finance, financial modeling and personal financial 

planning. 

Make a safe investment in Waikato Management School. We 

were rated top in New Zealand for accounting and finance 

research in the Tertiary Education Commission’s latest 

assessment of tertiary research. 

You can choose to study Finance in the 




Bachelor of Business Analysis (Honours) – Financial page 46 






Finance can also be taken as a second major for most other 

University of Waikato undergraduate degrees. 

JAMES GILL (BMS) 

Finance student, golfer 

James Gill has been doing the rounds. After uni he took some time 

off to play golf. In fact, he took 15 months to see the world and 

win three titles and six other major tournaments across 14 different 

countries. He’s now studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance 

at the prestigious (and golf mad) St Andrew’s University in Scotland. 

James knew his golf would make the cut, but he was nervous 

he wouldn’t be up-to-par in the classroom. “It’s one of the UK’s 

leading academic universities, but I was surprised how well Waikato 

Management School and my BMS degree prepared me. If anything 

I was a step ahead of the other students because of the different 

areas of business I’d already studied.” 

When he’s finished at St Andrews, James wants to turn pro. 

But should he decide to settle down at some stage he thinks 

he’ll be well equipped. “Finance opens doors. I'm sure my 

degree and postgraduate diploma will hold me in very good 

stead in the job market.” 


Commercial and Investment Banking 

Corporate Finance Investment Advisor 

Financial Analysis Sharebroking 

Financial Management Treasury 

Finance Papers Include 

Finance 



Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance 

Business Analysis and Valuation 

Personal Financial Planning 

Corporate Finance 

Portfolios and Markets 

Capital Markets 

International Corporate Finance 

Applied Project in Finance 

Econometrics 

Managerial Economics and Strategy 

Markets, Competition and Organisation 

Economics of Electronic Commerce and Networks 

Small Business Finance 

Derivative Securities 

Computer Modelling in Finance 

Finance Theory 

Derivatives 

Financial Theory and Corporate Policy 

Investments and Portfolios 

Property Finance 

Advanced Financial Modeling 




Research Methods in Economics and Finance

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 

The business of delivering a good time has many elements. Learn to integrate and manage hospitality 

operations that make lasting impressions. 

Hospitality Management is about the management of 

businesses that supply food, drink, accommodation and 

entertainment; this industry needs operators who can 

plan, control, make strategic decisions, and know the legal 

requirements for the industry. 

The hospitality industry in New Zealand employs more 

than 135,000 people and contributes 7.6 percent of New 

Zealand’s earnings. It’s a growth industry and faces constant 

demand for skilled staff. 

You can choose to study Hospitality 

Management in the 

Bachelor of Tourism page 47 

You can choose to study Tourism and 

Hospitality Management in the 

Bachelor of Tourism (Honours) page 50 






A specialisation in Visitor Management is also available for 

the Master of Management Studies. 

Hospitality can also be taken as a second major for most 


Hospitality Management Papers Include 

Hospitality Law 

Food and Beverage Management 

Accommodation Management 


Hospitality Operations Management 

Hospitality Management Control and Decision Making 


Catering Services Manager Hotel Manager 

Financial Controller Restaurant and Bar Manager 

Front Office Manager Travel and Accommodation 

Facilitator 

Gaming Management Tourism Operator 

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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

Human Resource Management is about developing and managing an organisation’s most valuable asset, 

its people. 

Human Resource Management (HRM) is concerned with 

getting the right people into the right jobs, knowing how 

to keep them and advance their careers. HR managers 

have a strategic role in an organisation because they deal 

with recruitment, salaries, training programmes and staff 

performance. 

By studying Human Resource Management, you’ll acquire 

people management skills that will help you to better 

understand your workmates and employees, and better 

manage your future staff. You’ll also be learning from the best; 

Waikato Management School was ranked top in the country 

for Human Resources in the most recent PBRF results. 

You can choose to study Human Resource 









Human Resource Management can also be taken as a second 

major for most other University of Waikato undergraduate 

degrees. 


Human Resource Manager/Advisor/Officer 

Payroll Manager/Administrator 

Industrial Relations Mediator/Facilitator 

Employment Court Official 

Human Capital Development Strategist 

Human Resource Management papers include 

Organisational Behaviour 

Managerial Behaviour 

Human Resource Management 

Business Research Methods 

Women and Management 

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations 

Human Resource Management and Practice 

Personality and Management 

Organisational Development and Change 

Career Management and Development 

International Human Resource Management 

Issues for Managerial Behaviour in 21st Century Organisations 

Pay and Performance Management 

Human Resource Management Strategy 

Employment Relations 

Dissertation 

Thesis 

BELINDA PALMER (BTour, PGDipHR) 

HR Coordinator for Mercure Hotel 

For Belinda, the best thing about her job is helping other people to 

advance their careers. 

Belinda is the Human Resources Coordinator for Mercure Hotel, 

Auckland, where her responsibilities range from recruitment and 

training through to performance management and remuneration. It’s 

the perfect job for Belinda who has qualifications in Tourism and HR. 

She completed her Bachelor of Tourism at Waikato Management 

School in 2005 and then decided to stay on for another year to do a 

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. 

“I believe my degree and postgraduate diploma gave me that 

stepping stone to enter the industry so soon after graduating. My 

postgraduate diploma has significantly assisted me in evaluating 

our current HR practices at the hotel and given me ways to improve 

them. It’s a great job, I’m doing something different everyday. That’s 

a challenge but at the same time I’m learning so much, which I know 

will be so beneficial as I make my way in the world of HR.”

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT 

See the global picture. International Management deals with business activities that span continents 

and cultures. 

New Zealand businesses must learn to operate effectively 

in countries with different economic, cultural, political, 

legal and technological environments. International 

management teaches you how to analyse international 

business environments and to develop effective strategies 

for entering and servicing international markets. 

Alongside management papers, you’ll learn or continue 

to learn a foreign language. These skills prepare you for a 

range of careers in the commercial sector, notably in export 

and international management, and in finance, government 

departments and tourism. 

You can choose to study International 









Various language specialisations are available for the Bachelor 

of Management Studies – International Management major. 

International Management can also be taken as a second major 

for most other University of Waikato undergraduate degrees. 

CAROLINA SALCEDO CLARAMUNT 

PhD Student 

“I'm from Santiago, Chile. I’m here because I’ve got a ‘Chiwi’ 

(Chilean / Kiwi) husband! My research focuses on how foreign direct 

investment impacts local industry in Chile. I'm doing case studies of 

foreign-owned firms operating in Chile to understand factors that 

influence their decisions to establish linkages with local firms. 

Not all foreign direct investment is the same. Some comes in and 

goes straight back out again in repatriated profits. Other foreign 

investors forge links with local firms – and stronger links mean 

more chances for the local firm to upgrade its processes. I hope my 

research will help the Chilean Government identify the foreign direct 

investment that’s most beneficial for local firms, and attract and 

maintain this investment.” 


Business Development Advisor 

Industrial Development Analyst 

International Trade Policy Advisor 

Management Positions, MNEs, SMEs 

Tourism Consultant 

Translator 

International Management papers include 



Marketing Strategy 

Managing Tourism Demand and Behaviour 

Tourism Package Operations 

Management Accounting 




Business Research Methods 

Supply Chain Management 





Geographies of Tourism Planning and Development 



International Human Resource Management 

International Marketing 



Managing Tourism Experiences in the Pacific Rim 

International Accounting 

International Tax Strategies 

Applied Regional and General Equilibrium Analysis 

International Trade: Theory and Policy Issues 


Research Methods in Economics and Finance 

Intercultural Communication 

The Research Process: Marketing and International Management 




International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 

Hotel and Resort Operations Management 

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INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

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ADDING VALUE 

“ A trip into the country taught me there’s so much more value in the environment than 

in money or material things. Back home in the Philippines I visited an upland farming 

family who lived in a shack-house that was almost falling over. I asked them how 

they were doing. ‘Good,’ they said. ‘No problems.’ I thought, ‘What?’ Then it hit me, 

the family had enough food to get by, and wonderful mountains and forests to enjoy 

every day. That single visit provided the catalyst for my PhD; I’m examining the value 

of biodiversity on private and government owned land in New Zealand. I chose New 

Zealand to study because New Zealanders have a passion for their environment that’s 

driving protection and enhancement initiatives. I’m thrilled to contribute, and hope 

New Zealand’s local ideas grow to have global impact. ” 

Ricky Yao 

PhD student

MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 

In a world of scarce resources we need passionate managers with the skills to make a difference. 

Management and Sustainability focuses on issues of 

environmental management, corporate social responsibility 

and the activities of firms, government organisations 

and Non-Government Organisations. 

You’ll gain knowledge necessary for management at the 

interface between organisations, the environment and 

society. This subject provides a sound basis for a career as an 

analyst or manager committed to a sustainable world. 

You can choose to study Management and 

Sustainability in the 



Management and Sustainability papers include 

Accounting for Sustainability 


Fraud Auditing 

Sustainable Resource Concepts 

Urban and Regional Economics 

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 

Natural Resource Economics 

Environmental Economics 

Dissertation 

Environmental Evaluation 



Environmental Politics and Public Policy 


Managing with Spirit 

Strategies for Sustainability 

Tourism Development and the Environment 


Corporate Environmental Manager 

Environmental Policy Analyst 

Government Environmental Manager 

Natural Resource Manager 

KAREN LEOV 

National Manager Natural Resources 

Fonterra 

“Sustainability is high priority at Fonterra. It’s vital for the New 

Zealand dairy industry that we think long term about protecting and 

managing our natural resources. 

The focus for me and my team is manufacturing and that 

encompasses the sustainable management of our company owned 

farms, environmental compliance and resource consents, our use of 

energy at all stages of the production process and Fonterra’s overall 

growth strategy. 

It’s an exciting time; Fonterra’s initiatives are generating sound 

sustainable results including water quality improvement, waste 

reduction, and in the 2005/6 season Fonterra accounted for 82% 

of New Zealand businesses’ total reported national energy savings. 

We’re making positive progress towards cutting carbon emissions. 

To make these substantial improvements, we work closely with our 

farmers and other suppliers; it requires investment in time, money 

and research. It also requires managers to have a broad skill base to 

deal with major business and sustainability issues. Managers need to 

see the bigger picture, be innovative and novel in finding solutions, 

create a common focus to gain ‘buy in’ from stakeholders, and 

communicate effectively.” 

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MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION 

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MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION 

In management, communication underpins everything. 

Research shows that good communication skills are a 

good predictor of career success and the opportunities for 

Management Communication graduates are plenty. 

Management Communication graduates can go on to work 

as communications or corporate managers, negotiators, 

public administrators, writers and political, community or 

business leaders. We offer two streams; one that focuses on 

writing and speaking skills; the other on interaction skills; 

including interpersonal, inter-cultural, team-building, and 

strategic communication. 

You can choose to study Management 

Communication in the 



Bachelor of Communication Studies page 51 

Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) page 54 






Management Communication can also be taken as a second 


degrees. 

Management Communication papers include 

Communication and Cyberspace 

Journalism and Professional Practices 

Business Writing 

Introduction to Corporate Communication 

Management Communication 

Communication Theory 

Interpersonal Communication 

Public Relations Practices 

Media and Public Relations 

Advertising Communication and Creativity 

Business Communication 

Professional Speaking and Speechwriting 

Managing Conflict and Consensus 

Professional and Public Relations Writing 

Public Relations Campaigns 

Public Relations Cases 


Careers and Communication 

Consulting Methods 

Negotiation and Persuasion 


Public Relations in the Culture Industries 

Corporate Public Relations 


Dissertation 

Thesis 


Communication Consultant Professional Fund-raiser 

Management Trainer Professional Freelance Writer 

Political/Community Leader Professional Negotiator 

DANIEL RIMMER (BCS) 

Channel Marketing Manager, Samsung Communications, Australia. 

“I’m leading a team responsible for driving marketing 

communications activity through direct and indirect sales channels. 

Samsung Communications Australia is responsible for the distribution 

of Samsung Enterprise IP Solutions – essentially business telephony. 

I liaise with our partner network, direct sales teams, agencies and 

Samsung Electronics in Korea, the US and the UK.” 

Daniel’s based in Melbourne, working for an international company 

that’s a world leader in wireless technology. “Having focus and 

professional aspirations is incredibly important. Whatever the 

goal, set a time frame, work out what you need to do and enjoy 

your success.”

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 

Organisations no longer can use silo thinking – they need to think of themselves as a system. 

Organisations once arranged themselves as a series of ‘silos’ 

– a collection of independent activities with little cohesion, 

such as marketing, finance, accounting, and distribution – but 

that doesn’t work any more. Today, businesses take a more 

co-ordinated approach and a good management system is 

like a good team captain – bringing different elements and 

individuals together for a common purpose. 

Management Systems is about creating and maintaining 

operational excellence. This is achieved through strong 

information channels that deliver the data necessary for 

decision-making and through fluid supply-chains that ensure 

well-connected and efficient flows of materials. Information 

and web-based technologies make it all happen. 

As a systems student, you’ll be challenged to learn how 

these efficiencies are created and maintained. As a systems 

graduate, you’ll realise just how valuable your knowledge and 

expertise is. 

You can choose to study Management Systems 

in the 




Management Systems papers include 


Advanced Manufacturing Management 




Advanced Supply Chain Management 


Dissertation 

Thesis 


Business Analyst Project Manager 

Electronic Commerce Consultant Supply Chain Manager 

Information Technology Consultant Systems Developer 

Operations Manager 

KIM DORLING (BMS) 

Ironwoman and Business Improvement Programme Manager, 

Tegel Foods Ltd & Griffins Ltd 

"A qualification in management systems gives you exposure across 

the whole business, from operations to sales. It's taken me into 

some big companies, Progressive Enterprises, CocaCola and now 

Tegel Foods and Griffins. These are companies that recognise that 

to be competitive you can only cut costs for so long until you have 

to do things smarter - systems and supply chains are the next big 

opportunity for doing things smarter." 

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MARKETING 

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MARKETING 

Marketing is all around us – in the television adverts we watch, on the websites we access, in the stores 

where we shop, in the brands we buy, the products we choose and so much more. 

This subject introduces students to the many dimensions 

of marketing and demonstrates why it is much more than 

just selling or advertising. You’ll investigate product and 

service development and management, pricing, market 

research, advertising, sales promotion, distribution and other 

related areas. 

Studying Marketing at Waikato will give you the skills 

to develop innovative brands, to find out what drives 

customer behaviour, and to design effective promotions and 

advertising. 

You can choose to study Marketing in the 










Marketing can also be taken as a second major for most 


LIAM GUNSON (BMS) 

Analyst, IDC 

“Information is everything at IDC. We’re a leading technology market 

intelligence company, and I run a team that researches PC markets 

across Australia and New Zealand. The intelligence we gather is 

powerful – it’s sold to stakeholders such as PC vendors to inform their 

product development, market and sales operations; and it’s sold to 

major corporations and government customers who need knowledge 

of significant and emerging technologies. 

The industry is fast-paced and the work exciting. I deal with big 

players like Microsoft and IBM, and travel through Australasia, Asia 

and the US. I’ve used every skill gained from my studies and life as a 

student. My job isn’t just about graphs and reports, I lead a team, 

deliver presentations and interact with international clients.” 


Advertising Account Executive Product Manager 

Entrepreneur Sales Manager 

Market Research Executive Sales Representative 

Marketing Manager 

Marketing papers include 

Marketing Strategy 

Market Research 

Marketing of Services 

Consumer Behaviour 

Sport Marketing 

Advertising and Promotional Strategy 

International Marketing 

Relationship Marketing 

Professional Selling 

Strategic Brand Management 

Creativity and Innovation 

The Research Process: Marketing and International Management 

Developments in Marketing Strategy 


Marketing Through the Sports Media 

Dissertation 

Thesis

PUBLIC RELATIONS 

Public relations involves two-way communication between an organisation and the groups and 

individuals they deal with. 

PR is about managing and maintaining the relationships 


RELATIONS 

an organisation has with its publics. It requires listening to 

Event Manager Public Affairs Manager 

stakeholders as well as analysing and understanding the 

attitudes and behaviours of those audiences. 

Internal Communication Manager Professional Fund-raiser 

Public Relations Consultant Media Advisor PUBLIC 

PR uses a variety of channels to convey messages and 

achieve business goals, including media relations, government 

relations, community relations and investor relations. Strong 

PR skills are as important to an organisation like Greenpeace 

as they are to a local council or an international bank. 

Areas of PR include crisis and issues management, event 

management, sponsorship and fund-raising, employee 

relations and public affairs. 

Studying Public Relations builds strong written and 

presentation skills, you’ll create PR campaigns, work with the 

media, and write and present a variety of texts. 

You can choose to study Public Relations in the 










Public Relations can also be taken as a second major for most 


EMMA TWIGG 

Olympic Rower, BCS Student 

World under 23 rowing champ Emma Twigg doesn’t have a moment 

to spare. The top single sculler is training for the 2008 Olympics, 

she’s often away competing at international regattas and she’s 

studying for a BCS at Waikato Management School. 

The Beijing Olympics are Emma’s top priority right now, but longterm 

PR and journalism appeal. “PR is everywhere. It’s important, not 

just in commercial business but in non-profit organisations too, such 

as Rowing New Zealand. As an elite athlete I’m constantly exposed 

to PR and I see a lot of job opportunities in that area. Ultimately, way 

down the track, I’d like to get into journalism." 

Public Relations papers include 


Communication Theory 

Interpersonal Communication 


Advertising Communication and Creativity 

Professional Speaking and Speechwriting 

Professional and Public Relations Writing 

Public Relations Campaigns 

Public Relations Cases 



Careers and Communication Consulting Methods 

Negotiation and Persuasion 


Communication in Organisations 



Public Relations Internship 

Developments in Marketing Strategy 


Dissertation 

Thesis 

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE 

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE 

Social enterprises are businesses conducted in the public interest. 

Social Enterprise is about working for more than profit. Social 

entrepreneurs develop services for a social purpose delivering 

social, cultural, financial and environmental benefits. The 

organisations that are formed may be as big as Oxfam or 

Greenpeace or as small as a community craft market. They 

are driven by social entrepreneurs with an expressed concern 

for the well-being of individuals and the communities they 

seek to serve. 

The boundaries of responsibility for human and environmental 

wellbeing are ever changing. Our students study the 

relationships between business, government and community, 

alongside topics traditionally associated with Not-for-profit/ 

NGO and community sector studies. 

Our postgraduate papers are offered on-line to a community 

of students across New Zealand and overseas. The specific 

interests of our students can also shape the direction of our 

programmes. Through our teaching and research, students 

develop a critical awareness of the contribution social 

enterprise can have in contemporary societies to enhance 

the wellbeing of people and planet. 

ROSIE BENTLEY 

MMS (First Class Honours), Post Grad Dip MNFPO. 

“They say study broadens the mind,” says Rosie Bentley. “It’s 

transformed mine. I’ve been guided, encouraged and challenged to 

critique my world view rigorously. 

“The Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Not for Profit 

Organisations [now named Social Enterprise] helped me understand 

the wider social context of issues that had occurred in my workplace. 

After completing this qualification I wanted to learn still more.” 

A pivotal experience was finding herself in the middle of a G8 

summit forum at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Kofi Annan, who was 

secretary general of the UN at the time, and other high powered 

international representatives were speaking. “I was inspired to 

deepen my responsibility for people’s wellbeing.” 

This led Rosie to a Master's Dissertation exploring influences on 

workplace well-being. Using action research, Rosie and the staff 

of an organisation experimented with and implemented some 

changes that are still valued today. “Research processes can deepen 

understanding of practical issues facing managers,” says Rosie. 


Manager for an organisation that has social responsibility 

as a key commitment 

Manager for charitable trusts 

Manager for community based organisation 

Manager for fund-raising organisation 

You can choose to study Social Enterprise in the 




Social Enterprise papers include 

Social Enterprise in Context 

Management and Social Enterprise 

Practicum: Social Enterprise 

Issues in Third Sector Research 

Directed Study 

Dissertation 

Thesis 


Organisations and Society 

Public Sector Performance Measurement and Evaluation 

Indigenous Capital Development 

Governance and Indigenous Development 

Advanced Development Studies 

Women and Organisations 

Labour, Education and Training 1: Issues and Policies 

Labour, Education and Training 2: Applied Research Project 



Advanced Seminar in Adult Education and Training 

Social Policy: Comparative Approaches 

Social Policy and Ageing 


Strategies for Sustainability

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 

Strategic Management is about setting the future for business. 

Strategy is at the top level of executive activity. It involves 

‘seeing the big picture’ and finding opportunities and 

developing sound plans to drive future growth. 

As a strategic management student, you’ll learn to identify 

internal capabilities and external opportunities. You’ll 

learn about entrepreneurship and innovation and develop 

analytical and thinking skills as you study resources, industry 

trends, competitors and complementors. This subject 

considers the “total enterprise” to ensure all resources in an 

organisation are coordinated and managed effectively. 

You can choose to study Strategic Management 

in the 








Strategic Management can also be taken as a second 


degrees. 


MANAGEMENT 

Business Analyst/Manager Industry Analyst 

Business Consultant Management Consultant 

Business Development Manager New Venture Consultant 

Entrepreneur Strategic Analyst/Manager 

General Manager STRATEGIC 

EMMA BURTENSHAW 

BMS Student 

The strategic management case competition is a great way for 

students to show their skills and knowledge to potential employers. 

The students are challenged to produce and present a forwardthinking 

strategy for a real organisation. 

Emma Burtenshaw was part of this year’s winning team 

‘Superwomen’ and went on to the case-comp nationals. “Waikato put 

forward an awesome team for the case competition. It was great to 

be involved and it definitely increases your employability because it 

puts you in front of some top employers and builds your confidence. 

I’ve already secured a position as a logistics and management officer 

in the Royal New Zealand Navy when I graduate.” 

Strategic Management papers include 

Introduction to Management 

Net Ready: Navigating the Competitive Landscape 




Management Technology and Organisation 



Comparative Styles of Strategy Making 





Managing with Spirit 

Strategic Leadership 



Current Issues in International Management 

Competitive Advantage Through Work-Family Practices 

Strategies for Sustainability 

Dissertation 

Thesis 


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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

Greater effi ciency and effectiveness bring better returns. That’s why Supply Chain Management is such 

an important fi eld. 

From being buried in the earth to the hot chips on your plate, 

there’s quite a journey for your average potato. That journey 

from the ground, to the factory, distributor, wholesaler, 

retailer and customer is known as the supply chain. The 

more efficient the supply chain the better for business. 

Companies move forward by using supply chain management 

to make their operations more efficient, and therefore more 

profitable and sustainable. Students learn about integrating 

a company’s internal departments, such as marketing, 

manufacturing and procurement, and also about going 

outside the company boundaries to create a smooth chain 

from raw-goods suppliers, right through production and 

distribution to retailers and customers. 

You can choose to study Supply Chain 






Supply Chain Management can also be taken as a second 


degrees. 


B2B Electronic Commerce Coordinator Purchasing Agent 

Logistics Architect Systems Developer 

Operations Manager 

TILLMAN BOEHME 

PhD student 

“I’ve researched iconic kiwi companies such as Heinz Watties and 

Carter Holt Harvey. New Zealand businesses are coming to realise 

that with increasingly competitive markets and finite resources, 

adopting good supply chain management will create advantages. 

Just look at any job website; there’s already huge demand for supply 

chain related jobs and this demand will grow as more businesses seek 

the expertise to apply good supply chain principles.” 

Supply Chain Management papers include 

Information Technology in Organisations 


Project Management 


Management Information Systems 


Foundations of Operations Management 

Supply Chain Management 

Beyond the Management of Quality 


E-Business Process Redesign 


Business Analysis and Consultancy 

Strategic Supply Chain Management 

E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains

TOURISM MANAGEMENT 

Tourism is the world’s largest industry and signifi cantly impacts New Zealand’s economy. 

The rapid growth of domestic and international tourism 

has led to an increasing demand for graduates who have 

a thorough understanding of tourism in its wider social, 

cultural, economic, and political contexts. The study of 

tourism involves predicting the future - working out what 

people will want from their leisure and travel pursuits and 

how those wants are implemented and managed. 

Students also study the structure of different tourism 

organisations, aspects of hospitality and leisure and 

the environmental and economic impacts of tourism 

operations. 

You can choose to study Tourism Management 

in the 



Bachelor of Tourism page 47 

You can choose to study Tourism and Hospitality 


Bachelor of Tourism (Honours) page 50 






A specialisation in Visitor Management is also available for 

the Master of Management Studies. 

Tourism Management can also be taken as a second major for 



Environmental Planning Researcher 

Hotel and Resort Manager 

Local Authority Policy Analyst in Tourism 

Sport and Leisure Facilities Marketer 

Tourism Operations Manager 

CHARLIE PANAKERA 

Tourism Lecturer 

Passionate about Pacific Island tourism, Charlie believes in giving 

something back to the communities where he’s worked. With his 

third year students he creates business proposals for potential tour 

companies, hotels and adventure operators. His students learn to 

integrate aspects of marketing, finance, resources and sustainability 

in a way that helps potential operators and their communities. “The 

business proposals go to the European Community Bank and seek 

investment of anywhere from $100,000 to $200 million USD. It’s a 

win-win situation. For the students it’s about doing the real thing in 

a real environment and when the proposals are successful it means 

more support for businesses in the Pacific.” 

Tourism Management papers include 

Tourism Product Design and Pricing 

Tourism Management and the Environment 

Managing Tourism Demand and Behaviour 

Hospitality Law 


Tourism and Hospitality Information Systems 

Tourism Accounting and Law 


Geographies of Tourism Planning and Development 

Adventure Tourism – Product Design, Pricing and Management 

International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 

Tourism Forecasting 

Dissertation 

Thesis 

Pacific Tourism and Development 

State Policies and Indigenous Economic Development 

International Migration Issues 


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CHOOSE YOUR MANAGEMENT 

QUALIFICATION 


QUALIFICATIONS 

Pathways 32 

Bachelor of Management Studies 33 

Bachelor of Management Studies 

as a Conjoint Degree 37 

Bachelor of Electronic Commerce 39 

Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial 43 

Bachelor of Tourism 47 

Bachelor of Communication Studies 51 

Certificates and Diplomas 56 

Graduate Diplomas and Certificates 57 

Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates 58 

Admission to Diplomas and Certificates 59 

Master of Management Studies 60 

Master of Electronic Commerce 61 

Doctor of Philosophy 62 

Corporate & Executive Education 66

CHOOSE 

YOUR 

QUAL 

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PATHWAYS 

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CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION 


PATHWAYS 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY 

Undergraduate study provides the fundamental building 

blocks of a university education – the foundation for your 

career. At Waikato Management School you can take the 

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS). It provides an 

integrated programme across all the essential areas needed 

to be an effective manager and future business leader. 

Specialised degrees are also available in communication 

studies (BCS), electronic commerce (BECom), financial 

analysis (BBA(Fin)) and tourism (BTour). Certificates and 

diplomas provide short programmes in management 

generally, or in a specialised area associated with one of the 

degree programmes offered. As well as providing valuable 

programmes in their own right, certificates and diplomas are 

transferable to degree programmes for those who want to 

continue their studies. 

Undergraduate Study 

BMS with Honours 

BMS without Honours 

Other Bachelors with 

Specialisation 

BCS 

BTour 

BECom 

BBA(Fin) 

Certificate 

Diploma 

Graduate Diploma 

Bachelors 

without full 


Relevant 

Managerial- 

Professional 

Experience 

Graduate 

Diploma 


Certificate 


Diploma 

First year of 

Postgraduate Study 

Honours Year 

Postgraduate 

Certificate/Diploma 

BCS(Hons) 

BTour(Hons) 

BECom(Hons) 

BBA(Hons)(Fin) 

Postgraduate 

Certificate/Diploma 

GRADUATE STUDY 

Our graduate programmes are designed to practically assist 

people already in business or commerce, as well as students 

continuing with higher education. We work with companies to 

provide tailored corporate and executive education for staff. 

Our research degree students are encouraged to work 

with and be informed by business and research. We would 

welcome an opportunity to design, with you, a programme 

or research investigation that meets your needs. 

As well as our own programmes, we have arrangements 

with other schools at The University of Waikato, and other 

universities to enable you, with respect to non-research 

degrees, to combine qualifications and programmes to suit 

your goals. 

Second Year of 

Postgraduate Study 

Masters 

Postgraduate 

Research 

PhD

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

LEAD 

THE PACK. 

GET AHEAD OF THE REST 

WITH A BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

CAREERS 

ACCOUNTANT 

AUDITOR 

ECONOMIST 

POLICY ADVISOR 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR 

SHAREBROKER 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT 

WEB MANAGER 

BUSINESS ANALYST 

EXPORT MANAGER 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISOR 

COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT 

CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER 

MARKETING MANAGER 

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 

PRODUCT MANAGER 

PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT 

ENTREPRENEUR 

STRATEGIC MANAGER 

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

PROJECT MANAGER 

TOURISM CONSULTANT 

ADVENTURE TOURISM 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

BUSINESS ADVISOR 

BUSINESS MANAGER 

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You won’t fi nd a business degree anywhere else that’s as varied yet focused, fl exible and consistently 

high quality. With us you get more than a standard commerce degree. 

Why do a BMS? 

It’s the focus on management that makes our Bachelor of 

Management Studies (BMS) stand out. You’ll receive more than 

a solid grounding in your specialty subject, as well as learn 

what makes a business tick and what makes a manager great. 

Waikato’s BMS has long been recognised by employers as 

New Zealand’s premier management degree. The extra year 

of the BMS compared to other commerce degrees means 

that as well as covering all the core subjects that are central 

to management, you can specialise in up to two different 

areas, achieve a good grounding in both and expand your 

career options. 

Throughout your degree you’ll get practical experience. You’ll 

develop a new product and marketing plan in your first year, 

take part in a case competition in your third year, and in your 

fourth year you’ll investigate an issue within a company and 

produce a research report. 

Case competition 

In this practical project teams of students analyse the 

chosen company and then write and present reports on their 

recommended strategies. Our own staff research and write 

the case on a real-life business problem. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

YEAR 4 

FEATURES OF THE BMS 

Highly regarded by employers 

Internationally recognised 

Wide choice of study programmes 

Real world management experience 

Can meet NZICA (Chartered Accountancy) academic 

requirements 

Option of BMS Honours degree 

Opportunity to take a conjoint degree 

Overseas exchanges available 

As well as being a great way to gain confidence and 

experience, the winning team shares $1500 donated by Lion 

Nathan and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The competition is 

offered in Semesters A and B only. For more information and 

examples, see www.management.ac.nz/case 

Report of an investigation (The 499) 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS) 

Accounting for 

Management 

Business 

Economics and 

the New Zealand 

Economy 

Introduction to 

Marketing and 

International 

Management 

Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 

Employers rate our 499 project highly. They like the fact 

they’re recruiting staff with proven analytical abilities and 

work experience. In your 499, you’ll choose a project related 

to your specialty area then use what you’ve learnt in class 

to solve real problems in an actual management situation. 

Management 

Statistics 


Management 

ACCT101 ECON100 MKTG151 MSYS111 STAT160 STMG191 

Macroeconomics 

and the Global 

Economy 

ECON200 FINA201 

Strategic 

Management 

STMG391 

Report of an 

Investigation 

XXXX499 

COMPULSORY PAPERS 

Key papers that must be passed. 

Finance Organisational 

Behaviour 

Management 

Communication 

COMPULSORY MAJOR PAPERS 

The subject in which you specialise. 

Business 

Law, Ethics, 

Sustainability 

and the Treaty of 

Waitangi 

HRMG241 MCOM200 MNGT221 

SECOND MAJOR/ ELECTIVE PAPERS 

You can choose to take a second specialist subject or just select individual papers. 

In addition to the 26 papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. These modules will develop 

your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.

With the freedom to choose your own project, you can focus 

on an area that’s close to your heart. It could be anything 

from promoting a music festival to sorting out the supply 

chain for a new clothing label. For more information and 

examples, check out www.management.ac.nz/projects 

Majors 

A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject. 

You must take one major (called your first major) and you 

can choose whether you take a second. 

Choose from 

Accounting Management Communication 

Electronic Business 1 Marketing 

Economics Public Relations 

Finance Strategic Management 

Human Resource Management Supply Chain Management 

International Management Tourism Management 

Your second major can be chosen from any undergraduate 

subject; this choice may mean that you need to take extra 

papers and you will need to carefully plan your programme 

in the first year. You might like to consider law, computer 

science, a language, or psychology as a second major; if you 

are thinking of this option talk to a Management Student 

Centre (MSC) Advisor for further information. The inside back 

cover of this publication provides MSC’s contact details. 

Our goal is for students to graduate with: 

> An all-round understanding of management in national 

and international business environments. 

> A sound understanding of the functional areas of business 

and the skills to apply this knowledge in a professional or 

management role. 

> A specialist knowledge in at least one area of 

management. 

NEIL GEDDES 

BMS Graduate, Entrepreneur, TV Presenter 

Neil Geddes’ entrepreneurial drive led to the creation of tour 

companies Kiwi Experience, Oz Experience, and Stray. Now 

his newest enterprise Spaceships has broken the mould in the 

campervan market. “We set out to target the people who don’t want 

to buy bus tickets, but they still want the backpacker adventure. And 

we hit the nail on the head with the Spaceship, which is sort of a cross 

between a car and a campervan. When we launched in 2004 it was a 

runaway success.” 

Neil has shared his skills and knowledge on the TVNZ show Your 

Money Sorted, helping people to regain control of their finances. 

“When I look at some of the cases we see it’s glaringly obvious what 

people aren’t doing. You’ve got to set clear goals, and then take 

sensible, logical steps to achieve those goals. Stuff doesn’t just 

happen. Having a plan is the only way you can achieve success.” 

Admission 

'How to get into Waikato' on page 76 provides details about 

the various ways to gain admission. 

Requirements 

Further information on specific rules and requirements for 

papers, majors, and the degree can be found in the WMS 

Student Handbook and the University of Waikato Calendar, 

which are available online at 

www.management.ac.nz/publications and 

http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/ respectively. 

Planning your first year 

First year compulsory papers 

ACCT101 Accounting for Management 

An introduction to accounting, examining the role of 

accounting in organisations and society, and the construction 

and use of accounting information. A non-specialist approach 

involving management and user perspectives on accounting 

information. 

ECON100 Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy 

An introduction to the analysis of market environments 

and the New Zealand economy from a business and policy 

perspective. 

MKTG151 Introduction to Marketing and International 

Management 

Marketing affects many aspects of our lives. This paper 

introduces the study of marketing by discussing key marketing 

concepts, including international aspects, that impact our 

experiences as consumers of goods and services. 

1 Subject to NZVCC CUAP approval, if approval is not received this subject will be known as Information Systems Management. 

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MSYS111 Information Systems and Supply Chain Management 

Information systems are made up of information technologies, 

organisations and people. This paper integrates these together 

with a particular focus on Supply Chain Management (SCM), 

itself an integrating technology. 

Note: Students who have gained 14 credits at Level 3 NCEA 

Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling may 

enrol directly in this paper. Students who have not met this 

requirement must take MATH166, or achieve a B pass in 

MATH168. 

STAT160 Management Statistics 

An introduction to statistical thinking and concepts for 

managers. This paper satisfies the core statistics requirement 

for the BMS degree. 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 

This paper provides an appreciation of management essentials 

and the role of managers in a contemporary context. 

Note: Students who have gained 14 credits at Level 3 in 

NCEA Classical Studies (including achievement standard 3.3), 

English, History (including achievement standard 3.5), or Te 

Reo Māori may enrol directly in this paper. Students who have 

not met this requirement must take MCOM104, MAOR111, 

ESLA101 or ALED100 as a prerequisite for enrolment. 

Possible first year elective papers 

Other than your first year compulsory papers, you may 

choose first year elective papers from anywhere in the 

University except for Professional Education papers. 

You may also wish to consider the following: 

ACCT102 Introductory Financial Accounting 

If you are planning a major in Accounting and have not 

completed 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Accounting. 

ALED100 Writing for University Purposes 

If you want to improve your language and written skills or if 

you haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English 

or Te Reo Māori. 

COMP123 The Computing Experience 

If you want to improve your computer skills across a range 

of software packages. 

ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research 

If English is your second language and you want to gain 

advanced written and research skills to learn to study 

effectively in university papers or if you haven’t achieved 14 

credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or Te Reo Māori. 

MAOR111 Te Reo Māori: Introduction to the Māori Language 1 

If you have no prior knowledge of Te Reo Māori and wish to 

develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if 



MATH166 Management Mathematics 

If you did not achieve 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA 

Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling. 

MATH168 Preparatory Mathematics 

If you have not passed mathematics beyond year 11. 

MCOM104 Business Writing 

If you want to gain effective business writing skills or if you 

haven’t achieved 14 credits at level 3 in NCEA English or 

Te Reo Māori. 

If you are planning to take a second major in an undergraduate 

subject not listed for the degree you will need to take a 200 

level second major paper in place of one of your first year 

elective papers. 

Chartered Accountant (CA) requirements 

You can also study for the qualifications needed to gain 

membership to the New Zealand Institute of Chartered 

Accountants (NZICA) (www.nzica.com). NZICA membership 

is a professional accounting qualification recognised by New 

Zealand and international companies. 

Possible first year elective papers for NZICA students 

In order to complete the papers needed to meet the liberal 

content for students undertaking an NZICA package, we 

advise that one or two liberal papers should be taken in your 

first year. Liberal papers that might be suitable include: 




Please note that you are not restricted to these and you 

are advised to discuss your options with the Management 

Student Centre. 

BMS Honours 

In the third year of the BMS, top students with a B+ average 

may qualify for entry to the highly regarded BMS Honours 

degree. The BMS Honours provides an opportunity to further 

explore and develop areas of interest in your chosen field as 

well as demonstrate excellence to employers, and enables 

you to include a first year of graduate study as part of the 

degree. Honours is considered to be a pivotal year in which 

you are able to synthesise ideas, develop skills and prepare 

for independence in your chosen field, whether in further 

study or paid employment.


AS A CONJOINT DEGREE 

A BMS conjoint degree puts you even further ahead of the pack. You’ll learn two disciplines 

in-depth and gain the expertise that comes with both. 

Conjoint degrees are taken simultaneously and allow you 

to complete the requirements for two degrees in a shorter 

period of time. A conjoint degree will look great on your CV; 

it not only shows you have specialist knowledge in two areas, 

but it also shows you’re committed, ambitious and possess 

a great work ethic. 

The BMS conjoint 

The BMS degree can work as a conjoint degree with most 

other University of Waikato bachelor degrees. 

Waikato Management School’s requirements for the BMS 

conjoint degree are shown on the planner on this page. 

If your second degree is with a school/faculty outside of 

Management, you’ll need to contact that school/faculty and 

add their requirements to the planner. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

YEAR 4 

The BMS/LLB (Bachelor of Laws) and 

The BMS/BSc (Bachelor of Science) 

These are highly recommended conjoint degrees. 

Graduates with Management and Law qualifications 

are keenly sought after for specialist legal, financial and 

management roles. Your BMS/LLB will be recognised by the 

New Zealand Council for Legal Education for professional 

practice in law. 

Graduates with Management and Science ‘understand both 

the boardroom and the laboratory’. The BMS/BSc will prepare 

you for our progressive science and technology industries. 

You’ll bridge the gap between scientific innovation and 

rapidly changing global marketplaces. 

Planners for the BMS/LLB and the BMS/BSc are on the 

following page. 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS) AS A CONJOINT 


Management 

Business 

Economics and 


Economy 


Marketing and 

International 

Management 

Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 

Management 

Statistics 


Management 

ACCT101 ECON100 MKTG151 MSYS111 STAT160 STMG191 



Economy 


Strategic 

Management 

STMG391 

Report of an 

Investigation 

XXXX499 




Behaviour 

Management 

Communication 



Business 

Law, Ethics, 



Waitangi 

HRMG241 MCOM200 MNGT221 

300 level or above 300 level or above 300 level or above 300 level or above 

400 level or above 400 level or above 

ELECTIVE PAPERS 

200 level or above 


your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks. 

If you are thinking of taking a conjoint degree contact a Management Student Centre Advisor for further information. 

The inside back cover of this publication provides MSC’s contact details. 

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38 




AS A CONJOINT DEGREE 

If you are thinking of taking a conjoint degree contact a Management Student Centre Advisor for further information. 

The inside back cover of this publication provides MSC’s contact details. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

YEAR 4 

YEAR 5 

YEAR 6 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

YEAR 4 

YEAR 5 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES/BACHELOR OF LAW (BMS/LLB) 


Management 

Business 

Economics and 


Economy 

Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 

Management 

Statistics 


Management 

ACCT101 ECON100 MSYS111 STAT160 STMG191 LAWS103 



Economy 

Organisational 

Behaviour 

ECON200 HRMG241 

Business 

Law, Ethics, 



Waitangi 

BMS 





Marketing and 

International 

Management 

BMS 


BMS 


Crimes 

MNGT221 LAWS301 

Management 

Communication 

MCOM200 FINA201 

Strategic 

Management 

STMG391 

Report of an 

Investigation 

XXXX499 

Finance BMS 


BMS 


BMS 




Jurisprudence Contracts 

MKTG151 LAWS203 LAWS204 

BMS 


LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


Corporate Entities 

or Commercial 

Transactions 

LAWS305 or 

LAWS426 

LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 



Legal Method Legal Systems and 

Societies 

Dispute Resolution 

LAWS306 

LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


Constitutional 

Law 

LAWS106 LAWS107 

Administrative 

Law 

LAWS206 

Land Law 

LAWS307 

LLB 

(at least 20 

points) 


Torts 

LAWS207 

Equity and 

Succession 

LAWS308 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BMS/BSc) 


Management 

Business 

Economics and 


Economy 


Marketing and 

International 

Management 

Management 

Statistics 


Management 

ACCT101 ECON100 MKTG151 STAT160 STMG191 



Economy 


Management 

Communication 


Behaviour 

Business 

Law, Ethics, 



Waitangi 

MCOM200 MNGT221 

Strategic 

Management 

STMG391 

Report of an 

Investigation 

XXXX499 

BSc 


BMS 




BMS 


Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 

HRMG241 MSYS111 

BSc 


BMS 


BMS 


BSc 


BMS 




BSc 


BMS 


BSc 


BSc 


BSc 

100 level* 

BSc 


BSc 


BSc 


BMS 


BSc 

100 level* 

BSc 


BSc 

100 level* 


*Taken from across at least 3 of the majors for the BSc 

BSc 

100 level* 

BSc 

100 level*


BUILD YOUR 

FUTURE. 

REALISE NEW OPPORTUNITIES 

WITH A BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE 

CAREERS 

WEBSITE DEVELOPER 

WEBSITE MANAGER 

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER 

E-COMMERCE MARKETING CONSULTANT 

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MODELLER 

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

E-COMMERCE PROJECT MANAGER 

LOGISTICS MANAGER 

ENTREPRENEUR 

INTERNET DATABASE DESIGNER 

INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTANT 

SYSTEMS ANALYST 

DIRECT MARKETER 

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The Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (BECom) was New Zealand’s fi rst e-commerce degree and it’s still 

ahead of the game. You won’t fi nd another e-commerce qualifi cation with the same mix of technical and 

business skills and hands-on experience. 

Why do a BECom? 

The BECom is a career launching pad for anyone who has 

the foresight to see the tremendous opportunities and 

challenges that lie ahead in the knowledge economy. 

Employers want graduates who know more than just a few 

e-commerce buzzwords. They want people with applied skills 

and a broader knowledge of business and e-commerce. In the 

face of global labour shortages, a BECom will equip you for 

an industry that’s bursting with opportunity. 

Our lecturers are both researchers and business advisors so 

they’re hooked into emerging trends and industry needs. 

Your classes will also cover broad management areas, so 

you’ll study e-commerce from a range of perspectives 

including communications, finance and business strategy as 

well as hone your technical skills by studying programming 

and through industry placements. 

You’ll work on a real business challenge which could be 

anything from building a website to helping a company 

assess its e-commerce strategy. This practical experience will 

give you credibility and confidence when you are face to face 

with potential employers. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

Majors 

FEATURES OF THE BECom 

Uniquely blends computer science and management 

Encourages entrepreneurship 

Industry work experience 

Option of BECom Honours degree 


A major is a group of papers in a specialist area or subject. You 

must major in Electronic Commerce (your first major) and 

you are strongly encouraged to take a second in one of the 

following undergraduate subjects; Accounting, Economics, 

Finance, Marketing, Management Communication or Supply 

Chain Management. 

Your first major 


DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (BECom) 

Practical 

Programming 

Communication 

and Cyberspace 


Marketing and 

International 

Management 

Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 



papers. If you choose to take a second major you will need 

to carefully plan your programme in the first year, as you 

will need to take a year one paper at 200 level for your 

second major; if you are thinking of this option talk to a 

Management Student Centre Advisor for further information. 

The inside back cover of this publication provides MSC’s 

contact details. 

The World 

of Electronic 

Commerce 


Management 

COMP153 MCOM102 MKTG151 MSYS111 MSYS121 STMG191 

Electronic 

Commerce Field 

Project 

MSYS319 








your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.


> A thorough knowledge of electronic commerce, including 

the balance and interrelationship between technology 

and business management, and the skills to apply this 

knowledge in business situations. 

> A sound understanding of the broad application of 

electronic commerce. 

> The skills necessary to apply electronic commerce 

technology to business and in other organisational 

contexts. 

Admission 



Requirements 


papers, majors, and the degree, can be found in the WMS 







COMP153 Practical Programming 

This paper introduces the concepts of programming through 

the use of a visual programming environment as a means of 

producing solutions to practical problems. Topics covered will 

include: the visual environment, programming, constructs, 

graphical user interfaces, data types and manipulation, 

problem solving techniques, documentation and testing. 

YANAN (JENNIFER) ZHAO 

BECom(HONS), MMS 

Student Advisor Waikato Management School 

“The Internet has become a major medium for buying 

and selling products and services. It offers speed, 

convenience, and cost-effectiveness for today's 

businesses. To stay competitive, companies need to have 

a good understanding of electronic commerce. 

I’m a Student Advisor at the Waikato Management 

School. While I’m picking-up essential customer service 

skills, I’m coming to further understand how the Internet 

enables an organisation, such as this University, to reach 

its students and deliver customised courses and services. 

I’d recommend future BECom students take advantage 

of all opportunities Waikato Management School offers. 

While studying, I tutored Management Systems classes, 

took part in industry work experience and worked parttime 

as a Web Developer in the Web team. 

MCOM102 Communication and Cyberspace 

This paper introduces students to critical communication, 

competencies, concepts and issues that they are likely 

to encounter during the course of their lives as citizens, 

communication professionals, community members and atlarge 

participants in our highly mediated world. It does so by 

using the broad theme of ‘communication and cyberspace’ to 

revisit age-old problems involved in developing thoughtful, 

effective, ethical and socially significant communication 

practices and skills. 



English, History (including achievement standard 3.5), or 

Te Reo Māori may enrol directly in this paper. Students 

who have not met this requirement must take MCOM104, 

MAOR111, ESLA101 or ALED100 as a prerequiste for enrolment. 

MKTG151 Introduction to Marketing and International 

Management 

Marketing affects many aspects of our lives. This paper 

introduces the study of marketing by discussing key marketing 

concepts, including international aspects, that impact our 

experiences as consumers of goods and services. 

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Note: Students who have gained 14 credits at Level 3 NCEA 



requirement must take MATH166, or achieve a B pass in 

MATH168. 

MSYS121 The World of Electronic Commerce 

Electronic commerce involves the exchange of products, 

services and information using the internet and other 

digital technologies. This paper provides an introduction to 

electronic commerce from both management and technical 

perspectives. 









ESLA101 or ALED100 as a prerequiste for enrolment. 

First year prerequisite papers 

You need to plan carefully for any second major. Be sure to 

include any prerequisite 100 level papers in your electives, or 

required 200 level papers for your second major. 



choose elective papers. You may also wish to consider the 

following: 






If you want to improve your computer skills. 




effectively in University papers or if you haven’t achieved 14 



If you have no prior knowledge of Māori and wish to develop 

speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if you 

haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or 



If you have not achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA 

Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling. 


If you have not passed mathematics year 11. 



haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or Te 

Reo Māori. 


If you want to improve your skills in statistics. 

If you are planning to take a second major you will need to 

take a 200 level second major paper in place of one of your 

first year elective papers. 

BECom Honours 

The BECom Honours degree provides a bridge into further 

academic study in the electronic commerce area at the 

masters or PhD level. This degree will allow you to investigate 

in-depth an academic area of electronic commerce of 

interest to you. Because of the focus on further academic 

study, the degree includes a research methods paper to 

introduce you to the processes and techniques of conducting 

and publishing academic research. The methods paper is 

normally completed before undertaking the other required 

paper – a one paper dissertation (591) – in which you, under 

the guidance of an academic supervisor, will devise and 

design a research project in the electronic commerce area. 

The dissertation work will usually involve the development 

of a literature review, selection of appropriate research 

methodology and the design and execution of field data 

collection. This work is then followed by analysis of the data 

collected and the write-up of the dissertation. 

Students who have been awarded the BECom degree at 

the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered 

equivalent by the Academic Board, with an academic average 

of B+ or better may apply for entry in to the BECom(Hons) 

degree. Students will normally complete Honours within one 

year of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS // FINANCIAL 

CALCULATE YOUR 

SUCCESS. 

MULTIPLY YOUR PROSPECTS 

WITH A BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS – FINANCIAL 

CAREERS 

AUDITOR 

BUSINESS ANALYST 

BUSINESS CONSULTANT 

ACCOUNTANT 

ECONOMIST 

FINANCE MANAGER 

FINANCIAL ANALYST 

INVESTMENT ADVISER 

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 

MUTUAL FUND ANALYST/TRADER 

POLICY ANALYST 

PORTFOLIO MANAGER 

SHAREBROKER 

TREASURER 

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The Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial is a professionally recognised specialist degree that will 

prime you for a career in the areas of accounting, economics and fi nance. 

Why do a BBA? 

This uniquely focused programme offers you an alternative 

business degree to management studies if numbers and their 

meaning are your game. 

The BBA(Fin) is a three-year degree with a particular emphasis 

on financial management, so you can get your qualification 

and get on with investment banking or stock broking or any 

number of financial sector careers. Rather than covering 

the broader aspects of business management, you’ll look in 

depth at the quantitative (math based) disciplines. 

Your first major will be in accounting, economics or finance 

and it’s strongly recommended that you also choose a 

second major. While this can be in any subject, you’ll really 

focus your qualification if you take a second major in another 

BBA subject; you can study any combination of two of the 

three subjects, such as accounting and finance, or economics 

and accounting. Other good second major subjects include 

statistics, mathematics or computing. 

If you choose to major in accounting, you can use this degree 

(with either an Honours year or a Graduate Diploma), as a 

route to meet the academic requirements for membership of 

the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

Majors 

FINA201 FINA201 FINA201 FINA201 

ECON200 ECON200 ECON200 ECON200 ECON200 ECON200 



can choose whether you take a second. 

Choose from 

FEATURES OF THE BBA(Fin) 

Specialist financial management degree 

Meets industry demands for specialist financial analysts 

Can meet NZICA requirements with an additional fourth year 

(either Honours or Graduate Diploma) 

Approved by the CPA Australia 


Accounting Economics Finance 




to carefully plan your programme in the first year, as you will 

need to take a year one paper at 200 level for your second 

major. You might like to consider law, mathematics, statistics 

or computer science as a second major; if you are thinking of 

this option talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for 

further information. The inside back cover of this publication 

provides MSC’s contact details. 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS – FINANCIAL (BBA(Fin)) 


Management 

Business 

Economics and 


Economy 

Management 

Mathematics 

Information 

Systems and 

Supply Chain 

Management 

Management 

Statistics 


Management 

ACCT101 ECON100 MATH166 MSYS111 STAT160 STMG191 



Economy 

Finance 






STMG191 STMG191 



In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. 

These modules will develop your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.


> A sound understanding of financial analysis and a 

specialisation (major) in at least one of the areas of 

accounting, economics and finance. 

> The skills necessary for financial analysis. 

> Specialist knowledge in accounting, economics, or 

finance and the ability to apply this knowledge in a 

business setting. 

Admission 



Requirements 





www.management.ac.nz/publications/ and 



LYNN WALKER 

Westpac's Senior Manager Corporate 

Business 

"At Westpac, we've been really impressed 

with the BBA(Fin). It has the quantitative 

focus that's such an important skill for 

anyone in banking, particularly in highlevel 

accounting, combined with business 

evaluation – a critical function for any 

effective business." 







information. 




perspective. 


This paper is an introduction to algebra and calculus. 

Note: Students who have gained 18 credits at Level 2 in NCEA 

Mathematics, MATH168, or equivalent may enrol directly in 

this paper. Students who have not met this requirement must 

take MATH168 or its equivalent. 






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An introduction to statistical thinking and concepts for 

managers. This paper satisfies the core statistics requirement 

for the BMS degree. Topics include understanding variability, 

problem solving methods, need for and use of data, statistical 

process control, sampling, estimation and confidence 

intervals, regression and correlation. 

Note: Students who have gained 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA 



requirement must take MATH166, or achieve a B grade pass 

in MATH168. 









ESLA101 or ALED100 as a prerequisite for enrolment. 




University except for Professional Education papers. However, 

students considering taking a second major outside of those 

listed as an available subject for the degree may need to take 

a year one elective paper at 200 level. 


ACCT102 Introductory Financial Accounting 

If you are planning a major in Accounting and have not 

completed NCEA Level 3 Accounting. 










effectively in university papers or if you haven’t achieved 14 

credits in NCEA Level 3 English or Te Reo Māori. 


If you have no prior knowledge of Te Reo Māori and wish to 

develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if 

you haven’t achieved 14 credits Level 3 in NCEA English or 



If you have not passed mathematics beyond year 11. 









BBA Honours – Financial 

The BBA(Hons(Fin)) degree provides a first year of graduate 

study that follows on from the BBA(Fin). 

Students who have been awarded the BBA(Fin) degree at 

the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered 

equivalent by the Academic Board, with a B+ average in the 

specialist subject area that they intend to take at honours 

level, may apply for entry into the BBA(Hons(Fin)). Students 

will normally complete Honours within one year of full-time 

study, or the equivalent in part-time study.

BACHELOR OF TOURISM 

EXPLORE 

NEW HORIZONS. 

GO PLACES WITH A BACHELOR OF TOURISM. 

CAREERS 

TOURISM OPERATIONS MANAGER 

ADVENTURE TOURISM OPERATOR 

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TOURISM PLANNER 

EVENTS MANAGER 

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER 

HOTEL MANAGER 

LODGE AND RESORT MANAGER 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER 

HOTEL OPERATIONS MANAGER 

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Nothing’s hotter on the world’s tourism radar right now than New Zealand. Tourism is our fastest 

growing industry and it needs skilled managers to steer that growth in the right direction. 

Why do a BTour? 

With a Bachelor of Tourism (BTour), you will be joining 

the world’s fastest-growing industry at a time when your 

combination of practical business skills and industry 

knowledge will be most valuable. 

As tourism and tourist activities grow, so too does the need 

for balanced managers that understand the environmental, 

cultural and social impacts and benefits of tourism. You’ll 

gain an understanding of national and international tourism 

management and be well-equipped to shape the tourism and 

hospitality industry of the future. 

The BTour combines papers from management, leisure 

studies and social sciences to offer a broad perspective 

of tourism and hospitality. You will learn how these two 

industries are changing to accommodate new pressures 

and emerging trends as well as gain valuable business, 

environmental, social and planning skills and understand the 

importance of ethical and culturally aware decision-making. 

The BTour has been developed with input from tourism 

and hospitality businesses, and senior members of the 

sectors continue to guide its development. Our faculty, your 

lecturers, consult widely on industry issues and they bring 

that hands-on experience of new trends, challenges and 

industry responses to their teaching. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

This degree provides a wide range of employment 

opportunities at sporting festivals and large leisure events, 

and in international, national and regional organisations such 

as tourism boards, hotels and resorts, international tourism 

consultancies and historic attractions. 

Majors 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF TOURISM (BTour) 

Business 

Economics and 


Economy 

The World 

of Electronic 

Commerce 

Concepts of Sport 

and Leisure 

Tourism Product 

Design and Pricing 

FEATURES OF THE BTour 

Offers both Hospitality and Tourism Management streams 

Draws from Management, Arts and Social Sciences and Leisure 

Opportunity to gain practical field work experience 

Strongly supported by employers 

Opportunity to complete the BTour Honours degree 




can choose whether to take a second. 

Choose from 

Hospitality Management 

Tourism Management 

Major offered through the Faculty of Arts 

and Social Sciences is 

Tourism Development 


Tourism and 

Hospitality 


Tourism Studies 

ECON100 MSYS121 SPLS102 TOMG100 TOMG101 TOST100 

Tourism in Society 

TOST203 

Directed Study 

TOMG390 







In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take a writing module. 

This module will develop your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.




to carefully plan your programme in the first year, as you 

will need to take at least one year one paper at 200 level 

for your second major. You might like to consider geography 

or a language as a second major; if you are thinking of this 

option talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for 



Our goal is for students to graduate with 

> A general knowledge of tourism and hospitality in 

national, international, environmental and cultural and 

political contexts. 

> A specialist knowledge of tourism management, 

hospitality management or tourism development. 

> The ability to apply this knowledge in a variety of 

commercial and social enterprises 

Admission Requirements 



Requirements 







AMANDA HALL BTour 

Events Marketing Co-ordinator, Tourism New Zealand 

She ensures irreplaceable Māori artefacts get to their 

destination safely, that hundreds of kilos of New Zealand’s 

best food and wine travel unspoiled across the world and 

she organises last minute visas and travel for international 

performers. 

One things for sure, no two days are the same for Amanda 

and no job is too large or too small. “One minute I can be 

shaking hands with dignitaries at a prestigious event, the 

next I’m taking a craft knife and band aid from my back 

pocket to mend a sign that’s been damaged in transit.” 

Amanda co-ordinates large scale PR events for Tourism 

New Zealand, to keep us on the world map and to keep 

the international visitors coming. And in New Zealand she 

works with regions, key partners and other government 

agencies to market the New Zealand brand offshore. 

“It’s wonderful to see something that you’ve worked on 

for six months come to life, that all the work you’ve done 

comes together to create a spectacular event.” 






perspective. 

MSYS121 The World of Electronic Commerce 

Electronic commerce involves the exchange of products, 

services and information using the internet and other 

digital technologies. This paper provides an introduction to 

electronic commerce from both management and technical 

perspectives. 

SPLS102 Concepts of Leisure 

A study of the nature and meaning of leisure; an overview 

of leisure concepts; an examination of current trends, issues 

and practices; an historical perspective on leisure; and the 

significance of leisure to the individual and society. 

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TOMG100 Tourism Product Design and Pricing 

This paper examines the relationship between the tourism 

and hospitality product and the design and pricing of that 

product. The paper will look at how the external environment 

impacts on tourism product design and pricing decisions and 

will also introduce key tourism management concepts that 

will be built upon in higher level papers. 







TOMG101 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 

This paper looks at the planning, implementation and control 

functions in the tourism and hospitality industries. An 

understanding of the structure of the tourism and hospitality 

industries and the relationship between the two is provided. 

TOST100 Introduction to Tourism Studies 

This paper presents students with an integrated model of the 

tourism system and the tourism product, and enables them 

to consider the interrelationships between the component 

parts. The paper is required in the Tourism Studies major in 

Social Sciences. 

First year prerequisite paper 

If you plan to major in Tourism Management or Hospitality 

Management you will also need to take: 






information. 





students considering taking a second major outside of those 

listed for the degree may need to take a year one elective 

paper at 200 level. 

You may also wish to consider the following papers: 














speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if you haven’t 

achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English, Media Studies 




haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or Te 

Reo Māori. 


If you are planning a major in Marketing. 

If you are planning to take a second major you will need to 

take at least one 200 level second major paper in place of 

one of your first year elective papers. 

BTour Honours 

The BTour Honours degree provides a first year of graduate 

study that follows on from the BTour. In the BTour Honours 

degree the majors Tourism Management and Hospitality 

Management are combined to form a single subject, Tourism 

and Hospitality Management. Students who have been 

awarded the BTour at the University of Waikato, or a 

qualification considered equivalent by the Academic Board 

with an academic average of B+ may apply for entry into the 

BTour(Hons) degree. Students will normally complete the 

BTour Honours degree within one year of full-time study, or 

the equivalent in part-time study.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

VOICE YOUR 

IDEAS. 

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD 

WITH A BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES 

CAREERS 

COMMUNICATION MANAGER 

BRAND MANAGER 

MARKETING MANAGER 

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE 

EVENTS MANAGER 

PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT 

MEDIA RELATIONS ADVISOR 

MEDIA RESEARCHER 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGER 

EDITOR 

MEDIA PRODUCER 

PUBLICIST 

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Communication is a powerful tool. Learn how to use this power strategically and creatively to address 

communication challenges, build loyalty and drive organisational success. 

Why do a BCS? 

The Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) blends 

creative disciplines with practical communication theory. 

The unique mix of arts and management papers provide the 

skills and knowledge needed to become a strategy-based 

communication or media practitioner. 

You’ll also learn about the responsibilities of the media 

and communication industries in local, national and global 

contexts, and how communication affects individuals, groups 

and social culture. 

The degree provides opportunities to gain hands-on 

experience of communication and media practice in the 

classroom and in industry and community organisations. 

You’ll be taught by internationally sought-after media and 

communication consultants and researchers. 

By the time you graduate, you’ll understand the role of 

communication in business and society and have a set of 

practical vocational industry skills. Your personal, written 

and verbal communication abilities will stand you in good 

stead wherever you go and whatever you do. 

Majors 



can choose whether to take a second. 

YEAR 1 

YEAR 2 

YEAR 3 

Choose from 

FEATURES OF THE BCS 

Unique combination of arts and management 

Work on a real Public Relations campaign 

Opportunity to complete BCS Honours degree 

Diverse career opportunities 


Management Communication Public Relations 

Marketing 

Majors offered through the Faculty of Arts 

and Social Sciences include: 

English Studies Media Studies 

Linguistics 

Major offered through the School of Māori and 

Pacific Development include: 

Māori Media and Communication 

DEGREE PLANNER – BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES (BCS) 

The Use of 

Language 

Communication 

and Cyberspace 

Introduction 

to Corporate 

Communication 

Communication in 

Aotearoa 

New Zealand 



papers and you will need to take a year one paper at 200 

Level for your second major. If you are thinking of this 

option talk to a Management Student Centre Advisor for 



The Media and 

Society 1 

The Creative 

Industries 

LING132 MCOM102 MCOM133 MMAC121 SMST102 SMST120 

Communication 

Theory 

MCOM220 







In addition to the 20 papers shown above you’ll also take a writing module. 

This module will develop your skills and show potential employers you can handle day to day tasks.

Our goal is for students to graduate with 

> A thorough understanding of communication theory and 

practice, coupled with general communication expertise. 

> Specialist knowledge in at least one or two of the 

following areas: Public Relations, Marketing, 

Management Communication, Linguistics, Media studies, 

English studies, Māori Media and Communication and 

are able to apply that knowledge in a professional 

communication context. 

> The ability to analyse and critique communication and 

design communication solutions in a variety of social and 

professional contexts. 

Admission 



Requirements 








SEAMUS MARTEN 

BCS, GRADDip SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES 

Head of Competitions, Oceania Football 

“If someone had told me I’d be working at the world’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA World Cup – less than 

two years after graduating, I’d have laughed at them, but that’s what I’ve done. 

I travel through the Pacific Islands to organise and implement the various tournaments and competitions 

in the Oceania Football Confederation portfolio. While I have an affinity with Pacific Island people and a 

passion for football, the experience gained through groupwork 

in the BCS founded my knowledge of inter-cultural 

communication. I came out of uni confident and ready to 

use my PR and marketing skills in a sporting context. 

Inter-cultural communication and diversity are what drives 

me. FIFA has a truly global staff; I’ve met good mates 

through my travel to the Islands, Canada, Germany and 

Switzerland, and I’ve grown as a person. I’m humbled by the 

opportunities I’ve had so far and I’m looking forward to a 

future with either a professional sports franchise or further 

work with football in Oceania.” 


LING132 The Use of Language 

This paper introduces that branch of Linguistics which 

examines the way in which language is used as an expression 

of a speaker’s culture and social group, and considers how 

language varies according to social context. 

MCOM102 Communication and Cyberspace 

This paper introduces students to critical communication 

competencies, concepts and issues that they are likely 

to encounter during the course of their lives as citizens, 

communication professionals, community members and atlarge 

participants in our highly mediated world. It does so by 

using the broad theme of ‘communication and cyberspace’ to 

revisit age-old problems involved in developing thoughtful, 

effective, ethical and socially significant communication 

practices and skills. 




Te Reo Māori may enrol directly in this paper. Students who 

have not met this requirement must take MCOM104, MAOR111, 


MCOM133 Introduction to Corporate Communication 

This paper provides an introduction to the diverse 

functions of corporate communication. It also explores how 

important creativity is in making corporate communication 

work at all levels. 




Te Reo Māori may enrol directly in this paper. Students who 

have not met this requirement must take MCOM104, MAOR111, 


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SMST102 The Media and Society 1 

This paper provides an introduction to the production, 

distribution and reception of contemporary media with 

an emphasis on film and television, and the historical and 

changing relationships between media and audiences. 

SMST120 The Creative Industries 

This paper explores, in both a theoretical and practical 

manner, the relationships between business, the arts, culture 

and communication in the context of creativity, innovation 

and knowledge management. 

TIKA121 Communication in Aotearoa New Zealand 

This paper examines the cultural contexts of communication 

in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It explores Western and Māori 

models of business and communication and the challenges 

these pose for communication professionals. 

First year prerequisite papers 

If you plan to major in Linguistics you will also need to take: 

LING131 Describing Language 





students considering taking a second major in a subject not 

listed as a major for the BCS may need to replace a year one 

elective paper with a major paper at 200 level. 








ENGL104 Telling the story 

If you are planning a major in English Studies and/or wish to 

develop an appreciation of the significance of storytelling to 

communication and culture. 








speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if you haven’t 

achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English, Media Studies 


MCOM103 Journalism and Professional Practices 

If you are planning a major in Management or Public 

Relations. 





SMST101 Screen Studies 1: The Moving Image 

If you are planning a major in Media Studies. 


If you are planning a major in Marketing. 





BCS Honours 

The BCS Honours degree provides a first year of graduate 

study that follows on from the BCS degree. Each subject 

already forms part of a recognised field of study and has 

a specified programme which takes account of papers 

previously passed in the BCS degree. Students who have 

been awarded the BCS degree at the University of Waikato, 

or a qualification considered equivalent by the Academic 

Board with an academic average of B+ may apply for entry 

into the BCS(Hons) degree. Students will normally complete 

Honours within one year of full-time study, or the equivalent 

in part-time study.

HIGHER THINKING 

“ Waikato Management School’s graduates are highly regarded throughout New Zealand’s 

commercial sector. They stand out – high calibre students, good all-rounders because of the 

diversity and broad scope that the programme offers. The emphasis is on teaching people 

to think – and to think boldly. We’re always keen to look pretty closely at students who have 

‘Waikato Management School’ on their CV. ” 

Bruce Hassall 

Partner and Assurance leader 

PricewaterhouseCoopers

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CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS 

Certifi cates and diplomas are university qualifi cations that provide particular educational needs 

and offer a pathway for further study. 

The certificate represents the first stage of undergraduate 

study and corresponds to the first year of a degree programme. 

The Diploma represents the second stage of study and 

corresponds to the second year of a degree programme. 

Who are they suited to? 

These qualifications are for students who want an 

introductory programme in management, financial analysis, 

communication studies, electronic commerce or tourism. 

A certificate is suitable for students with no background in 

their chosen area of study, while a diploma is suitable for 

those with some background or relevant experience in an 

area of study. 

These qualifications are especially useful for students who 

want to work towards a degree part-time or who would like 

to work through a degree programme in stages. A certificate 

or diploma provides recognition of achievement, but the 

credit is also transferable to a degree programme. 

CERTIFICATES 

CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT 


A specialisation is similar to a major in that it is a group 

of papers in a specialist area or subject. You must take a 

specialisation for the Diploma/Certificate in Management. 

Choose From 

Electronic Commerce Management Studies 

Financial Analysis 

Admission 

Page 59 provides details of the admission requirements for 

Certificates and Diplomas. 

Requirements 

100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 

or above 

CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM 

100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 

or above 

SPECIALISATION 

Electronic Commerce – select from BECom compulsory papers. 

Financial Analysis – select from BBA compulsory papers. 

Management Studies – select from BMS compulsory papers. 

REQUIRED 

Select from BCS compulsory papers. 


papers, specialisations and the qualifications can be found in 

the Waikato Management School Student Handbook and the 

University of Waikato Calendar, which are available on-line at 



100 level 

or above* 

100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 

or above* 

DIPLOMAS 

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT 

100 level 

or above* 

REQUIRED 

Select from BTour compulsory papers. 

100 level 

or above* 

100 level 

or above* 

100 level 

or above* 

100 level 

or above* 

100 level 

or above* 

100 level 

or above* 


*If three 200 level papers are 

completed you will only be 

required to take seven papers.. 

200 level 200 level 200 level 200 level 100 level or above* 100 level or above* 

DIPLOMA COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

200 level* 200 level* 200 level 200 level 100 level or above* 100 level or above* 

DIPLOMA IN TOURISM 

200 level 200 level 200 level 200 level 100 level or above* 100 level or above* 

SPECIALISATION 

Electronic Commerce – select from Electronic Commerce papers. 

Financial Analysis – select from accounting, economics and/or fi nance papers. 

Management Studies – select from BMS compulsory papers. 

REQUIRED 

Select from BCS major subject papers. 

*At least 40 points must be from one 

subject area. 

In addition to the papers shown above you’ll also take writing and computing modules. 

REQUIRED 

Select from BTour 

major subject papers. 


*If 100 level papers are 

selected you will be required 

to take an additional paper.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS 

Graduate certifi cates and graduate diplomas are university qualifi cations that require a relatively 

short period of study and provide the opportunity to complete a short, specialised qualifi cation. 

Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas provide students 

with a pathway to future study. 


These qualifications are suitable for the following students: 

> Those who have a university degree but want to add a 

specialisation different from their major. For example an 

accounting graduate might do a Graduate Diploma in 

Marketing, or an earth science graduate might study for a 

Graduate Diploma in Economics. 

> Those who have an undergraduate degree and wish to 

use a graduate diploma or certificate as preparation for 

postgraduate study in a subject. 

> Those with relevant experience in an area who want to 

take a supporting short, specialised qualification; e.g. a 

human resource manager might want to take a Graduate 

Diploma in Human Resource Management, or a business 

person with marketing experience, a Graduate Diploma 

in Marketing. 

> Those who are working through the equivalent of 

a degree programme in steps. A graduate diploma 

represents a "third step" taken after a Diploma in 

Management. It is similar to taking a major in an 

undergraduate degree. 

Subjects 

A subject is an area of study. You must select one subject 

and complete at least 40 points at 300 level or above for the 

Graduate Certificate and at least 80 points at 300 level or 

above for the Graduate Diploma, in your chosen subject. 


300 level or above 300 level or above 100 level or above 


Choose From 

Accounting Economics 

Electronic Business1 Finance 

Human Resource Management International Management 

Management Communication Marketing 

Public Relations Strategic Management 

Supply Chain Management Tourism and Hospitality 

Management 

Graduate Diploma Only 



Management 

Management and Sustainability 


subject will be known as Information Systems Management. 

Admission 

Page 59 provides details of the admission requirements for 

Graduate Certificates and Diplomas. 

Requirements 


papers, subjects and the qualifications can be found in the 

Waikato Management School Student Handbook and the 

University of Waikato Calendar, which are available on-line 

at www.management.ac.nz/publications and 


REQUIRED – From one subject area. ELECTIVE PAPERS – You may select 100 level papers. This choice would mean you need one more paper. 

300 level or above 300 level or above 300 level or above 300 level or above 200 level or above 


REQUIRED – From one subject area. ELECTIVE PAPERS – You may select 100 level papers. This choice would mean you need one more paper. 

In addition to the papers shown above you’ll also take a writing module. 

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES 

Postgraduate certifi cates and postgraduate diplomas are university qualifi cations that require relatively 

short periods of study and are targeted to meet particular educational needs. If you are intending to take 

a Masters Degree, a postgraduate diploma from Waikato Management School is also the fi rst year of 

postgraduate study for a masters degree. 


These qualifications are suitable for the following students: 

> Those with an undergraduate qualification who would 

like to increase their knowledge of a particular area 

of management. 

> Those with a bachelors degree who want to work 

towards a masters qualification. For these students the 

postgraduate diploma represents the first stage, or first 

year of a masters programme. For example, a student 

with an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting 

can complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting 

followed by a one-year Master of Management Studies 

in Accounting. 

The postgraduate diploma and certificate provide a 

programme that’s the equivalent of one academic year 

in length. Most postgraduate diplomas and certificates 

are specialist qualifications. The Postgraduate Diploma in 

Management Studies is an exception; it provides a programme 

in general management for those with business experience. 

For a student with significant management experience the 

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies represents 

the first stage of the Waikato MBA. 

Subjects 

A subject is an area of study. Postgraduate Diplomas and 

Certificates offer many subject options. 

Choose From 

Accounting 

Economics 


Finance 


International Management 


Management Systems 

Marketing 

Public Relations 

Social Enterprise 


Tourism and Hospitality Management 

Postgraduate Diploma Only 

Business Futures and Leadership 


Management and Sustainability 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (1ST YEAR OF POSTGRADUATE STUDY) 

500 level 500 level 500 level 500 level 

REQUIRED – From one subject area. ELECTIVE 

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE 

500 level 500 level 

REQUIRED – From one subject area.

ADMISSION TO DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES 

Prerequisites 

Admission to the following programmes does not 

automatically imply admission to particular papers in the 

programmes. The prerequisites for the papers selected 

must also be satisfied. In some cases you may need to 

complete more than the minimum points required. Such 

extra requirements may apply if you have little or no 

background in the subject to be studied. 

Certificates and Diplomas 

You are eligible to apply for these programmes if you have (or 

expect to gain) University Entrance. 

You may also be eligible to apply for these programmes 

through Discretionary Entrance (under 20 years of age), or 

Special Admission (20 years or over). 

For admission into the diploma, you are also required to 

have a relevant certificate qualification, or evidence of 

training, experience and ability that makes you suitable 

for undergraduate study at the diploma level, as deemed 

by the University’s Academic Board. 

Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas 

Admission to the Graduate Certificate is dependent upon 

either having a bachelor degree or being able to provide 

significant relevant work experience. Normally, certificate 

students will complete relevant prerequisites for the required 

papers. However, in some cases work experience may be 

counted in lieu of prerequisites. 

TONY PAINE 

Director, Christchurch Arts Centre 

"I'm passionate about social enterprise 

and my qualifications in that area, a 

postgraduate diploma followed by a 

masters, extended my thinking and practice 

as a manager. New Zealand would be 

pretty grey and lifeless without the kinds of 

businesses that are about so much more than 

making money, and Waikato Management 

School’s contribution to the social enterprise 

sector is an important part of making sure we 

continue to make a difference." 

For admission into the Graduate Diploma you are required 

to have a degree from the University of Waikato or a 

qualification considered by the University’s Academic Board 

to be equivalent. However, you may be accepted into the 

Graduate Diploma if you have the training, experience and 

ability which the University’s Academic Board considers 

suitable for a diploma. This usually means being able to 

provide evidence of at least three years of relevant work 

experience. 

Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates 

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate 

Certificate is normally dependent on having a bachelor 

degree completed with a B grade average in the subject to 

be taken for the qualification. 

Requirements 


papers, subjects and the qualifications can be found in the 





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The Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree is designed for graduate management students 

looking to specialise in a management discipline and undertake research in a particular area of interest. 

If you are completing a masters degree, the Master of Management Studies is the second year of 

postgraduate study following an honours degree or postgraduate diploma. 

The MMS normally includes taught papers and research 

papers but may be a full research degree. Normally, all papers 

are taken within a single subject or interdisciplinary area. 


(2nd Year of Postgraduate Study) 

Subjects 

500 level* 500 level** 

500 level*** 500 level*** 

REQUIRED – From subject area/s. 

*Research methodology paper (unless passed previously) 

**Dissertation or thesis (at least one paper) 

*** Dissertation/Thesis/Taught Papers 

A subject is an area of study. 

Choose From 

Accounting 

Applied Economics and Finance 

Business Futures and Leadership 

Economics 

Finance 


International Management 


Management Systems 

Marketing 

Public Relations 

Social Enterprise 


Tourism and Hospitality Management 

Tourism and Hospitality Management – Visitor Management 

Fast Track Masters 

An accelerated Postgraduate Diploma and Master of 

Management Studies programme is available for students 

who perform to a high academic standard in their 

undergraduate degree, and can be completed in as little 

as 14 months. This programme places higher demands on 

students, and has more stringent admission requirements. 

OPTION 1 

OPTION 2 

OPTION 3 

FAST TRACK PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 

OPTIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS 

SUMMER # 1 

Research 

Methodology 

2 Taught Papers 2 Taught Papers 

Paper Dissertation 60 Points 

Research 

Methodology 

2 Taught Papers 2 Taught Papers 

Paper Thesis 90 Points 

Research 

Methodology 

2 Taught Papers 1 Taught Paper 

Paper Thesis 120 Points 

Goals and Objectives 

> Acquire a thorough understanding of the disciplinary area 

associated with a research topic 

> Understand a variety of relevant research methodologies 

and methods appropriate to the discipline 

> Apply an appropriate research method to an investigation 

of a topic in a rigorous manner 

> Present the research effectively in the form of a 

dissertation/thesis 


You may enter the MMS following the completion of either 

a BMS(Hons) or equivalent from another university, or an 

undergraduate degree and a postgraduate diploma in the 

subject area with a B grade average. 

Requirements 

A SEMESTER 

(SPRING) 

B SEMESTER 

(WINTER) 

SUMMER # 2 

1 Taught Paper 


papers, subjects and the qualification can be found in the 




http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/ respectively.


This qualification provides an advanced, research-based qualification in the field of 

electronic commerce. 

The Master of Electronic Commerce aims to develop an 

understanding of the leading literature, research and trends 

in electronic commerce, and from this students gain an 

understanding of how electronic commerce affects different 

areas of management practice. 


Dissertation 500 level 

500 level 

MSYS592* 


*A research methodology paper is a 

prerequisite for this programme. 


If you wish to enrol in the MECom you must have 

an honours undergraduate degree, or postgraduate 

diploma, in an appropriate subject area from a recognised 

institution (at least 120 points at 500 level with an 

appropriate grade average) and have passed a prescribed 

paper in research methods. 

PROFESSOR BOB MCQUEEN 

"The MECom is research based, is comprised 

of graduate level courses and a dissertation, 

and can be based in any subject area in 

the School. The dissertation component 

usually involves hands-on field studies 

through students going into a business to 

study an aspect of e-commerce, collecting 

and analysing data and producing a small 

dissertation or thesis. Possible topics might 

be e-commerce adoption in small and 

medium businesses, the introduction of new 

e-commerce technology and innovation, 

new e-commerce business models – all of 

which are relevant most areas of business or 

management." 

ELECTIVE 

Selected from a defi ned list of papers. 

Requirements 

The following paper is compulsory: 

MSYS592 Dissertation (60 points) 

(or its equivalent in another subject area) 

and 60 points from the following list below: 

ACCT513 Virtual Accounting Systems 

ECON528 Econometric Topics: Forecasting and Finance 

ECON534 Financial Economics 

FINA511 Advanced Corporate Finance 

FINA512 Investments and Portfolios 

MCOM585 Corporate Public Relations 

MCOM586 Communication Cybertrends and E-Business 

MKTG552 Advanced Advertising Strategy 

MSYS511 Sustainable Organisational Learning in the Knowledge Economy 

MSYS555 Strategic Information Systems 

MSYS556 E-Business Technologies 

MSYS577 E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains 

STMG501 Global Business: Strategic Marketing and Management 

STMG512 Strategic Innovation 

STMG524 Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice 


papers and the qualification can be found in the Waikato 

Management School Student Handbook and the University 

of Waikato Calendar, which are available on-line 



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Waikato Management School has an active and successful 

research programme. The University of Waikato offers two 

full-research degrees; the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and 

the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), both of which are actively 

carried out within the Waikato Management School. The 

MPhil and PhD degrees are guided and administered by the 

University of Waikato with support and supervision provided 

by Waikato Management School. 

The PhD is the pinnacle of academic achievement, and our 

doctoral degree is one which is internationally respected. 

The Waikato Management School has been successfully 

graduating PhD students for over 25 years and currently we 

have more than 90 students enrolled, and a number of them 

completed in 2008. 

You will enjoy the benefits of a respected and experienced 

doctorally-qualified supervisory staff. Currently, almost 

three-quarters of our equivalent full-time staff are PhDqualified. 

Most publish extensively and consistently in highlevel 

international and peer-reviewed journals and a number 

are involved in industry or government. 

We are also AACSB and EQUIS accredited which attests to 

the quality of our research qualifications. 

We are very proud of the accomplishments and success of 

our graduates. Many have gone on to academic positions in 

universities that are themselves a benchmark of our success, 

or to senior and highly-influential positions in business and 

industry. 

PROFESSOR STEWART LAWRENCE 

"At Waikato Management School we are committed to making a 

difference. We do this through research which critically examines 

current practices and lays the theoretical foundation for future, 

better practices. In my case, I am involved in research projects that 

examine a communitarian approach to formulating strategy for 

sustainable development in the Lake Taupo district; sustainable 

practices of NZ businesses; and how we can retain and improve 

intellectual capital in our health sevices so they meet the challenges 

of the next generation. It's all about making the world a better 

place for all of us." 

PROFESSOR JULIET ROPER 

"Supervising PhD students is a satisfying win-win process. Students 

get to work closely on a research project with a mentor who is 

interested and who has expertise in the same area. For staff, it’s 

an opportunity to work with students who can bring renewed 

perspectives and avenues to the supervisor’s area of research 

interest. My key areas of focus are sustainable business, sustainable 

development and corporate social responsibility and often the 

projects we work on are part of a larger, collaborative effort with and 

other students and their supervisors – which is even more exciting." 

What makes our programmes so successful? 

We believe that our support network for research students 

makes an important contribution. Our Management Student 

Consultant – Graduate is on-hand to assist with a wide range 

of administrative questions. Academic support is provided by 

your supervisors, who are backed by an extensive network 

within the School including the Waikato Management 

School Qualification Convenor Doctoral Studies, Department 

Chairpersons and Department Graduate Convenors. Library, 

database and computer resources and support (see page 

71) provide important access to information and reduce 

technical barriers. 

We work to provide a supportive environment for students 

engaged in research by organising and encouraging student 

participation in research seminars, departmental working 

papers and local and international conferences. All are 

important in building investigation skills and acquiring the 

feedback needed to make your outcome of the highest 

quality. Our student research conference is held on-site, 

further contributing to our learning environment. 

Financial support is also available for many of our students. 

Scholarship support is common, with the University 

Scholarship Office having close links with graduate 

administration. You may be able to obtain support from your 

department for grants, conference money, computers and/or 

teaching assistantships. 

As many of our graduates can attest, you would be making 

a highly valuable career move by establishing your research 

experience at the Waikato Management School. 

For information about the PhD and MPhil, please 

contact our Management Student Consultant 

– Graduate, email msc@mngt.waikato.ac.nz 

phone 07 838 4303 or 0800 654 303 or visit 

www.waikato.ac.nz and select the postgraduate link.

Staff Supervision 

We are always pleased to consider applications for theses. 

Our doctoral supervisors and their areas of interest follow: 

Associate Professor Michèle Akoorie’s research interests 

are in the areas of foreign direct investment and government 

policy, internationalisation of the firm, MNEs and nation 

states, and internationalisation of clusters. 

Dr Brennan Allen’s research interests include social 

responsibility, the environment, professional ethics; 

international standardisation, voluntarism, and sustainability 

in corporate and organisational contexts. 

Dr Sayeeda Bano’s research interests are intra-industry 

trade including trade in services, balance of payments issues, 

and economic integration. 

Professor James R. Barker’s research interests include 

the development of organisational control systems and 

the consequences of innovation and restructuring on 

organisational systems and practices. 

Associate Professor Chuda Basnet’s research is in 

manufacturing systems modelling and supply chain 

management. He also researches engineering optimisation, 

quality engineering, vehicle routing, and empirical production 

management. 

Dr Stephen Bowden’s research interests include corporate 

governance, industry structure and competitive dynamics. 

Dr Roger Brooksbank has a background as a small business 

marketing practitioner. His main areas of research include 

marketing competitiveness and marketing strategy within 

small and medium sized enterprises. 

Dr Nittaya Campbell’s areas of research interest are 

business communication, intercultural communication, 

professional and technical writing, and plain English. 

Adjunct Professor George Cheney specialises in the area 

of organisational communication, having strong secondary 

interests in rhetorical and social criticism and critical 

discourse analysis. 

Associate Professor Paul Childerhouse’s main research 

interests are supply chain management and logistics 

management. He works with industry to investigate how 

supply chains can become fully integrated and marketorientated. 

Dr Daniel Choi’s major research interests are in the areas of 

options and futures and market volatility. 

Professor Delwyn Clark's research interests include 

strategic innovation and entrepreneurial processes, strategic 

management processes and models, resource-based theory, 

and e-learning innovations. 

Dr Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten’s research interests are in 

consumption and symbolic communication in relation to 

organisations with a specific focus on consumers. 

Dr Eva Collins’ broad research interests include strategic 

environmental management, business and government 

strategy, and changes in organisational structure. 

Professor Jim Corner has specialised in decision-making 

with a specific emphasis on multi-attribute/ multi-objective 

decision-making, decision analysis, decision support systems 

and descriptive decision-making in a managerial context. 

Dr Carolyn Costley’s research interests centre on consumer 

behaviour, particularly consumers’ responses to advertising. 

She also studies advertising execution and strategy. 

Professor Howard Davey’s research interests are in external 

reporting and financial accounting, including non-traditional 

measures of performance; as well as taxation and professional 

issues, and accounting theory. 

Dr Eric Deakins researches information systems and ebusiness 

strategy. This includes practices, systems alignment, 

and the use of intelligent decision support systems and 

software agents to support smart e-business. 

Dr Fabrice Desmarais’ research focuses on advertising, sport 

and culture. Fabrice is currently conducting research on the 

use of sport endorsers in advertising in several advertising 

agencies around the world. 

Dr Stuart Dillon’s research interests include managerial 

and executive decision making and problem structuring. 

He is also involved in ongoing research concerned with the 

sophistication of e-local government. 

Dr Richard Dutu’s research interests include monetary 

economics, macroeconomics and economic history. 

Dr Suzette Dyer’s research interests include the impact of 

globalisation upon society and workplace; career management 

and development; feminist organisational research; and 

organisational structural reform. 

Professor Ian Eggleton’s research interests relate to 

behavioural and organisational aspects of management 

control systems, public sector performance measurement 

systems, and quality of life measurement. 

Dr Mary FitzPatrick’s research explores interactions 

between the consumers and providers of services, in 

particular the experience and construction of relationships 

within service contexts. 

Dr Dani Foo's current research interests include metrications 

of intangible assets, measurement of chaos in markets and 

prediction markets, and carbon credit markets. 

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Dr Lorraine Friend’s research examines consumer satisfaction 

and dissatisfaction, and memory-work methodology. Broader 

research interests include services and social issues in 

marketing. 

Dr Shiv Ganesh researches the relationships among global 

sustainable development discourse, information technology 

and non-government organisations. 

Dr Ron Garland’s research interests are in all aspects of 

services marketing, with particular emphases on financial 

services, retailing and the marketing of sport. 

Dr Jenny Gibb researches technology, innovation 

management and entrepreneurship. Her broad research 

includes investigation into the socio-economic impact of 

information communication technologies. 

Professor John Gibson's teaching and research interests are 

in microeconomics and in the microeconometric aspects of 

development, labour and the international economy, poverty 

analysis and panel econometrics. 

Dr John Gilbert researches the development and management 

of senior managerial resources, change management in 

organisations and human resources development in small to 

medium sized enterprises. 

Professor Clive Gilson’s research interests focus on 

international human resource management, employment 

practices and performance, international industrial relations, 

sustaining organisational performance and managing sports 

organisations. 

Dr Jarrod Haar’s research spans strategic management and 

human resource management. Dr Haar (Ngāti Maniapoto 

/Ngāti Mahuta) also investigates Māori issues, including 

sustainability, development, education, health, and 

employment. 

Professor Mark Harcourt’s research interests focus on 

human resource management and industrial relations. His 

specific projects range from discrimination and the human 

rights legislation to negotiation skills. 

Professor Mark Holmes areas of research interest are 

applied macroeconomics and international finance. 

Dr Prue Holmes researches intercultural communication. 

Her research includes academic writing in the business 

context, and the development of writing programmes with 

the Waikato Management School programmes in China. 

Associate Professor Maria Humphries researches the 

responsibilities between the public, private and community 

sectors and the contribution of these various configurations 

to social well-being and justice. 

Associate Professor Martin Kelly’s primary research 

interests are management education, sustainable business 

and corporate governance. 

Dr Mark Kilgour’s research interests are major thought 

processing theories and how they apply to advertising, 

learning, and creativity. He also investigates international 

marketing and cross cultural training. 

Dr Scott Koslow’s research focuses on advertising creation 

and interpretation. Therefore, his research covers areas such 

as creativity, brand management, consumer information 

processing, and advertising effectiveness. 

Professor Stewart Lawrence researches performance 

measurement and evaluation practices especially in public 

sector organisations. He also investigates sustainable 

management practices and reporting. 

Professor Christine Lim’s research interests are in tourism 

economics, time series modelling and applied econometrics. 

To date, her research is in international tourism demand 

modelling. 

Dr Steven Lim’s research interests include transitional 

economies, and East Asian economies, in particular China’s 

economic reforms. He currently has graduate students 

working on HIV/Aids and landmine research. 

Associate Professor Stuart Locke’s research interests are in 

the areas of small business and business valuation. 

Dr Tim Lockyer researches the factors that influence the 

selection of accommodation and restaurants by guests. 

Dr Lockyer also conducts tourism economic impact studies, 

and local residents’ attitude studies. 

Dr Dan Marsh’s research interests include environmental and 

natural resource economics, biotechnology and innovation. 

Professor Phillip McCann’s research interests include 

regional economics, industrial organisation and labour 

economics. 

Associate Professor Alison McIntosh’s research interests 

include tourist behaviour, experiences, values and motivations 

and tourist experiences of cultural heritage and indigenous 

(Māori) tourism. 

Professor David McKie’s research interests include: action 

research, communication, public relations; leadership, futures, 

scenarios, and strategic communication. 

Professor Bob McQueen’s research interests include 

groupware, knowledge management, electronic commerce 

and machine learning. 

Dr Valentyna Melnyk's research interest is in customer 

loyalty and loyalty programme designs, and crosscultural 

marketing, in particular, consumer's differences in 

reaction to marketing mix instruments across countries 

and cultures. 

Dr Asad Mohsin’s research interests include tourism and 

hospitality product and service assessment, customer 

perceptions and contemporary trends, and hospitality 

operations management.

Associate Professor Debashish Munshi looks at media 

and management discourses through a variety of lenses, 

including postcolonial, subaltern and feminist ones. 

Dr Philip O'Connor’s research interests are investments, 

prediction markets, gambling, and informational efficiency 

of markets. 

Associate Professor Kathryn Pavlovich researches 

interdependent organisational cooperation and 

coordination. Specific projects range from strategic alliance 

formation and management to local governments’ role in 

cluster development. 

Professor Karen Van Peursem’s research is focused on 

auditing and accountability. Her research topics have 

included audit risk and going concern, professional practices, 

and the public health sector. 

Dr Karyn Rastrick’s research interests include understanding 

the development and use of information systems in 

organisations, and strategic theories such as the resourcebased 

view. 

Professor Juliet Roper specialises in the area of 

public relations and issues management, with a particular 

research interest in the areas of corporate responsibility, 

sustainability, and policy formation. 

Professor Chris Ryan has undertaken economic impact 

assessments of tourism events. His current research includes 

work relating to indigenous peoples and tourism, airport 

usage patterns and tourist perceptions and behaviours. 

Dr Grant Samkin’s research interests centre on financial 

accounting issues and the accounting standard setting 

process. He also conducts research in accounting education 

and accounting research. 

Professor Ric Scarpa’s research interests are environmental 

economics, natural resource economics and economic 

modelling. 

Professor Frank Scrimgeour’s current research focuses on 

environmental and natural resource economics. 

Associate Professor John Scott has a range of research 

interests including decision support, management science, 

problem-solving and experiential learning. 

Dr Anna Strutt’s teaching and research interests include law 

and economics, CGE modelling and international trade policy 

reform, including the effects on poverty and the natural 

environment. 

Dr. Peter Sun's research interests lie in organisational 

learning, learning organisation, knowledge management, 

leadership, and the impact of these disciplines within and 

between organisations. 

Associate Professor John Tressler’s research interests are 

in microeconomics, particularly industrial economics and 

economic theory that deal with the impact of uncertainty 

and risk of economic decisions. 

Professor Harald van Heerde researches decomposing sales 

promotion effects, pre-post promotion dips, price elasticities, 

dynamic effects of marketing on brands and markets, 

nonparametric regression, and Bayesian (dynamic) models. 

Professor Richard Varey investigates participatory and 

ethical systems of managed interaction and communication. 

He is particularly curious about social well-being, internal 

marketing, relationship marketing, and marketing 

communication principles and practices. 

Professor Ed Vos’ research interests include financial markets 

and small business finance. 

Professor C. Kay Weaver researches strategic 

communication, media and new technologies. She has 

investigated audience reception/consumption, corporate and 

activist public relations campaigns, science communication, 

dialogue, gender, and media and violence. 

Dr Ed Weymes’ research interests include peak performing 

and high performance organisations, relationship marketing 

and management education, and sustained competitive 

advantage. 

Professor Ted Zorn studies organisational communication, 

particularly organisational change management, management 

trends and fashion, communication technologies, 

interpersonal influence communication, communication 

abilities and workplace wellbeing. 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MARIA HUMPHRIES 

"A great group of people are working with me on PhD projects 

that link issues of social justice, human rights, Māori development, 

and Pakeha efforts to enhance the status of the Treaty of Waitangi. 

Most recently we have turned our attention to the emerging interest 

in social enterprise, corporate social responsibility and environmental 

stewardship. I’m also interested in feminist organisational theory and 

critical management pedagogies." 

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CORPORATE & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION 

The Centre for Corporate and Executive Education runs programmes that meet the individual needs of 

working managers and recent graduates, along with customised corporate development programmes 

that meet the specifi c needs of an organisation or sector. 

Our corporate and executive education programmes are 

distinctive. They are designed to encompass: 

Leadership development 

Managerial and business skill development 

Sustainable business practice 

Global business understanding 

Programmes for individuals are designed to be directly 

practice relevant, but with a solid theoretical base. They help 

senior managers, middle managers, functional and technical 

specialists, and business owners increase their knowledge 

and assist them to apply that knowledge. The development 

programmes run for individuals include: 

Waikato MBA 

Master of Business and Management* 

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies 

Postgraduate Diploma in Personal Financial Planning 

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Research 

Professional short courses and tailored corporate 

programmes 

*This programme will commence in 2009 subject to approval by the 

New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee. 

JAN THORNBOROUGH 

Managing Director 

Project Intelligence Limited 

"The MBA taught me critical thinking and changed the way 

I look at business processes - I now understand both the fine 

detail and the big picture. I often recall the MBA material and 

use it regularly, especially the sessions on creating value." 

A third of our programmes take place in the workplace. We 

have provided customised in-house executive development 

programmes for some of New Zealand’s biggest organisations. 

This means replacing ‘the classroom’ with ‘in work’ learning 

and problem solving. We can offer executive short courses, 

intensive programmes or ongoing executive education 

support to meet an individual or organisation’s needs. We’re 

focused on performance and value creation and are proud to 

play a part in creating effective business leaders. 

In addition we also offer sector or consortium specific 

management and leadership programmes in areas like 

manufacturing, supply chain, professional practices, health, 

and local government. These programmes are designed to 

assist individuals and organisations from a specific sector 

to increase key skills while building industry networks 

and relationships. 

Customised Corporate Development Programmes 

The Centre for Corporate and Executive Education’s unique 

approach to corporate development has been polished 

through working relationships with some of the country’s 

leading organisations. Telecom, The Bank of New Zealand, The 

Fletcher Group of Companies, AgResearch, Westpac Banking 

Corporation, Waikato and BOP District Health Boards, and 

Fonterra are some of the organisations that have looked 

to Waikato Management School for strategic, professional, 

leadership, and management development support. 

If you would like more information on a programme 

tailored to your organisation's specific requirements 

contact the Centre for Corporate and Executive 

Education execed@waikato.ac.nz or 07 838 4198. 

Master of Business Administration – 

The Waikato MBA 

The Waikato MBA emphasises: 

> Leadership – it is a programme that develops inspirational 

leadership for business and public sector organisations 

> Value Creation – it produces graduates that are able to 

lead value creation for their organisations 

> Sustainability – it is a programme that creates a clear 

understanding of sustainable success 

> International Connectedness – it is a programme that 

builds global business awareness 

As an MBA it also builds the skills and understanding 

required in all areas of management to meet these higher 

level objectives.

It is a programme for those with management experience, 

specifically designed for: 

> Future business leaders – senior and middle managers 

looking to step in to higher level more strategic roles 

> Business owners or entrepreneurs who are looking to add 

best-practice theory to their practical expertise to assist 

in taking their organization to the next level 

The first part of the Waikato MBA programme is designed 

to develop the comprehensive skills required for effective 

management. It incorporates: knowledge of the business 

environment and markets, people skills, negotiation 

skills, team skills, business law, financial decision making, 

managerial accounting, marketing, operations management 

and business strategy. 

The second part of the programme concentrates on leadership 

and executive management, encompassing the Waikato 

MBA's core values: leadership, sustainability, value creation 

and global business awareness. Participants in this part of 

the programme also study strategic finance and complete an 

applied research project. 

Graduates emerge from the Waikato MBA ready for senior 

leadership and entrepreneurial roles. 

Formats 

The Waikato MBA is offered in two formats: 

> Part-time Programme taken over of period of a little 

over two years. In this programme participants are 

able to apply new ideas directly to the workplace with 

assessments based on real-time work projects. Their 

employers are able to gain an instant and tangible return. 

This programme includes a 7-10 day international study 

tour with seminars, business tours and meeting with 

business leaders. 

> Full-time Programme taken over a period of around 

15 months. This programme is designed for aspiring 

business leaders to fast-track their careers. It is a short, 

cost effective Intensive programme that includes a focus 

on intercultural issues and global networks. 

The Waikato MBA is accredited by the UK based Association 

of MBAs. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies 

Like the Waikato MBA this postgraduate diploma is a 

programme for those with management experience. 

It is designed to develop the comprehensive skills required 

for effective management. The papers in the programme 

correspond to those that make up the first part of the 

Waikato MBA. It incorporates: knowledge of the business 

environment and markets, people skills, negotiation 

skills, team skills, business law, financial decision making, 

managerial accounting, marketing, operations management 

and business strategy. 

As well as being a valuable programme in its own right, 

those who complete and perform well in this postgraduate 

diploma can transition to the Waikato MBA. It thus provides 

pathways to a higher level qualification that emphasizes 

leadership and executive management skills. 

Format 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies is available 

in both Hamilton and Tauranga. In Tauranga it is taken on the 

weekends over a two year period. In Hamilton it is available 

in the evenings, and again can be spread across two years or 

completed part-time in one year of more intensive study. 

Master of Business and Management 

The Master of Business and Management (MBM) is designed 

for university graduates from any discipline who want to 

add a comprehensive programme covering all the areas of 

general management to the knowledge and skills they have 

obtained in their undergraduate degree. Having taken the 

Waikato MBM graduates will have the skills required for 

entry level positions in management, as well as the subject 

specific knowledge and skills from their undergraduate 

degree. Management can then be combined with a training 

in: science, engineering, law, education, computer science, 

psychology, and many other areas. 

The MBM covers the core functional areas of management, 

includes comprehensive coverage of sustainability in all of its 

key dimensions incorporating business ethics, and prepares 

participants for managerial roles in a global economy. 

> Part One emphasizes core general management 

understanding and skill development including: 

management and sustainability, organisational culture/ 

management communication, personnel and human 

resource management, economics, accounting, 

environmental sustainability and business social 

responsibility, strategy, information and supply chain 

management and marketing. 

> Part Two emphasizes higher level management and 

leadership including: commercial law and governance, 

finance and financial markets, entrepreneurship and 

leadership and change. It allows for limited elective 

papers and includes an applied research project. 

Format 

The MBM is offered as a full-time programme taught 

intensively over a period of approximately 15 months. 

Subject to NZVCC CUAP approval 

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YOUR COMMITMENT 

In considering study at Waikato Management 

School, you’re in good company. You’re in touch 

with a student and academic community whose 

networks touch the highest levels of private and 

public sector management in New Zealand and 

around the world. 

Students at Waikato Management School come from many 

backgrounds, creating a diverse community and student 

body. Our students include: 

> School leavers and gap-year students 

> Graduate students continuing their study 

> International students from Australasia, Europe, 

Asia, North America, Africa and South America 

> Mid-career and senior managers seeking further 

education 

> Entrepreneurs seeking business management skills 

> Mature students looking to change career or return 

to the workforce 

> Tertiary students transferring from other academic 

institutions 

As part of The University of Waikato, our student body is 

drawn from more than 60 countries. More than a fifth of 

The University of Waikato students are Māori, and over 

40 percent are mature students, bringing richness and 

diversity to the student experience. 

TIME COMMITMENT 

Each 100 level paper requires approximately 150 learning 

hours, each 200, 300 and 400 level paper is approximately 

200 learning hours, and each 500 level paper is approximately 

150-300 learning hours, spread over the semester. 

The learning hours for each paper can be made up of a 

combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, labwork, 

teamwork, readings, assignments and preparation. 

Normally, taught papers require four hours of lecture/tutorial 

attendance on campus per week as well as additional time to 

complete weekly readings and assignments. 

The timetable can be viewed at timetable.waikato.ac.nz 

ACADEMIC YEAR 

The academic year is divided into two semesters, which are 

between February and November, and a Summer School 

in January/February. Waikato Management School offers 

an intake in February and a mid-year intake in July. Some 

papers can be taken in Summer School allowing students the 

opportunity to accelerate their qualification. PhD enrolment 

begins upon approval from the University Postgraduate Studies 

Committee (which can occur at any time of the year). 

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT 

Tertiary education is an investment in your future. 

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 online fees guide. 

Visit: www.waikato.ac.nz/go/fees 

Financial support, such as loans or allowances, is available to 

some students. 

For further information phone 0800 88 99 00 or check 

out www.winz.govt.nz 

GETTING READY FOR STUDY 

You may be returning to study after a long period or 

have no experience at tertiary study but qualify for 

study based on work experience and other training. The 

University of Waikato offers a range of Pathway and Bridging 

Programmes for people who did not gain UE at secondary 

school, or who are returning to study, or those wanting 

to brush up on study skills. To find out more, contact the 

Management Student Centre. 

COST-BENEFIT OF STUDY AT WAIKATO 

MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 

Costs 

> Annual qualification fees 

> Books and course materials 

> Living expenses and income forgone – for full-time 

students 

> Time commitment – around three to five hours 

preparation for every hour in class 

> Pre-course reading, attending class, presentations, 

assignments, group work, exams 

> Balancing family, work and study 

Benefits 

> Better pay: higher salaries for jobs requiring qualifications 

> Better jobs: a foundation for middle and senior 

management 

> Research and decision-making skills recognised around 

the world 

> Faster promotions: accelerated career paths more likely 

> Fast track business start-ups: skills and analysis to 

jump-start new ventures 

> Transferable skills: easier to move sectors, 

diversifying opportunity 

> Renewable careers: ongoing learning avenues to counter 

knowledge ‘shelf life’ 

> Links to national and international networks 

> Lifelong resources to achieve individual or business goals

SUPPORT 

When you start university, it's great to know that 

there are people whose job it is to ensure you 

have a smooth transition into uni life. Waikato 

Management School provides a number of support 

services specifi cally for management students. 

MANAGEMENT STUDENT CENTRE (MSC) 

MSC provides you with somewhere to meet, study, use 

resources (such as photocopying) and hand in and receive 

marked assignments. 

Our student advisors, who work via an appointment 

system, are available to provide you with programme advice 

and answer any of your university related queries. Our 

management student consultants manage the support needs 

for all students, with a consultant for each of the following 

areas: undergraduate, graduate, Māori, international, language 

and learning, and enrolment and retention. 

MSC provides 

> Enrolment and programme advice 

> Academic support for students 

> Employment and scholarship information 

> Assignment hand-in and collection service 

> Space for group and individual work 

> Language and learning development 

> Student mentors 

Mentoring Service – NgāKaiarahi Mātauranga 

Mentors are available for all students enrolled in the 

Management School. The mentoring programme is 

confidential and offers advocacy and support to students 

who have concerns or queries of any kind, both inside and 

outside university life. Mentors are senior students from a 

range of management school qualifications. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 

Our students have 24-hour, 7-day access to over 250 

personal computers located in 11 labs. Waikato Management 

School students can use: 

TM > A personalised study portal (MYWEB ) 

> A comprehensive selection of business and 

knowledge databases 

> An online shopping mall for the purchase of course 

readings and merchandise 

> Electronic tutorial sign-ups 

> On-site photocopying and group study facilities 

> Electronic submission of assignments 

> Research Facilities 

You can also access the extensive University Library and 

its related facilities which include over 611,000 books and 

201,000 serial titles. The University Library holds a wide range 

of historically-maintained research journals, professional and 

industry journals, government data, abstracts and many 

other publications, including an extensive New Zealand 

collection. The University also subscribes to over 200 

databases across a wide range of subject areas and several 

collections of electronic books. These databases are essential 

to research, enabling you to access top internationally-based 

academic and professional journals. 

If you require assistance with your research, you can make 

an appointment to see either the University Management 

Librarian in the Library or Waikato Management School’s 

Knowledge Manager. 

MĀORI STUDENT SUPPORT 

The University of Waikato is committed to meaningful 

partnerships under the Treaty of Waitangi and to providing 

leadership in research, scholarship and education relevant 

to the needs and aspirations of iwi and Māori communities. 

Waikato Management School has a Māori Consultant and a 

Kaitautoko Advisor who are here to awhi and tautoko Māori 

students specifically. 

Te Ranga Ngaku – Māori Management Student 

Network 

Te Ranga Ngaku is an established Māori network within 

Waikato Management School. The kaupapa of the group is 

to encourage whakawhanaungatanga of all Māori students 

through the concepts of Manaakitanga, Awhi, and Tautoko. 

The network supports and promotes the activities and 

interests of Māori Management students. You are welcome 

to come and be a part of the whanau. Whakapiri mai tātou 

kia kotahi. 

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 the university or, 

More info can be found at www.minedu.govt.nz 

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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 

The majority of the scholarships listed below are available 

to support study and / or research specifically at Waikato 

Management School. You may be eligible for other 

scholarships not listed below. A complete list of scholarships, 

regulations and application forms can be found on the 

University’s scholarship website. 

Visit: www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/ 

scholarships_and_prizes.shtml 

The University of Waikato Scholarships Office welcomes 

students who want more information on available 

scholarships and how to apply. 

To contact the Scholarships Office, 

phone: (07) 838 4964 or (07) 858 5195, 

email: scholarships@waikato.ac.nz or consult The 

University of Waikato Scholarships web page above. 

Please note that all of the following scholarships are subject 

to change. Applicants for these scholarships must be either 

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. 

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 

BARTLETT SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship was established in 2000 in memory of John 

Bartlett of Hamilton. It is awarded annually to a school leaver 

enrolling at Waikato Management School for their first year 

of full-time study and who is taking at least one paper in 

accounting in the year of tenure. 

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic 

excellence and financial need. 

The scholarship has a value of up to $1250 and is tenable 

for one year. Applications close in March for awarding in the 

current year. 

BRIAN SMITH MEMORIAL ENTRANCE 

SCHOLARSHIP 

The Brian Smith Memorial Entrance Scholarship was 

established in 1999 by Waikato Management School in 

memory of Professor Brian Smith who was Director of 

Undergraduate Studies from 1991 to 1998. The purpose 

of the award is to provide financial support to a first year 

Waikato Management School undergraduate student. 

The scholarship is awarded to an intending first year full-time 

undergraduate at Waikato Management School on the basis of: 

> Academic merit and character 

> General all-round achievement and community 

involvement 

> Financial need 

Two $1800 scholarships are available each year. Applications 

close in March for awarding in the current year. 

PERRY FOUNDATION BRIAN PERRY BUSINESS 

MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 

The Perry Foundation Brian Perry Business Management 

Scholarship recognises well-rounded students with 

demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship is awarded 

to school leavers who intend to enrol in the first year of a 

bachelor degree with Waikato Management School. 

Successful applicants will have a high level of academic ability. 

Leadership potential, team involvement, sporting interests 

and community involvement will also be considered. 

Up to two scholarships are available each year. The value 

of each award is $2500. Applications close in March for 

awarding in the current year. 

PLUS ONE SCHOOL LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS 

These scholarships are offered by the University of Waikato 

to recognise academic excellence in students who are not 

eligible to receive a School Leaver Scholarship (below), either 

because they have completed the International Baccalaureate 

or equivalent examinations, or have taken a gap year before 

enrolling at The University of Waikato. Scholarship recipients 

must be full-time students. 

Up to 20 scholarships are available each year. The value 

of each award is $3000. Applications close in February for 

awarding in the current year. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO SCHOOL LEAVER 

SCHOLARSHIP - $3000 

These scholarships are available to all students who attended 

secondary school in 2008 and will be enrolling at Waikato 

University for the first time in 2009. There is no limit on the 

number of scholarships awarded. 

Students must: 

> Achieve New Zealand University Entrance and gain at 

least 60 credits at Level 3 or 4 of National Certificate 

of Educational Achievement (NCEA) in three or four 

approved subjects, with at least 14 credits in each of 

those subjects; or 

> Achieve the equivalent of University Entrance (including 

the numeracy and literacy requirements) through the 

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and have 

achieved 150 points on the Universities & College 

Admissions Service (UCAS) tariff in three or four subjects 

equivalent to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority 

(NZQA)-approved subjects, with at least 30 points in 

each subject. 

There is no application form; your eligibility is automatically 

assessed by the University. 

Waikato’s school leaver scholarships, worth $3000 each, can 

be used for either tuition fees or Halls of Residence costs.

OTHER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 

BREN LOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

The Bren Low Memorial Scholarship was established in 

1993 by the Bren Low Memorial Trust. The purpose of the 

award is to encourage students to study in the area of public 

relations. 

It is open to Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) 

students in their second year who intend to enrol in the third 

year of their BCS, or those in their third year who intend to 

enrol in the BCS Honours year, and Bachelor of Management 

Studies (BMS) students in their third year who intend to enrol 

in the fourth year of their BMS, or those in their fourth year 

who intend to enrol in the BMS Honours year. 

The successful applicant must study full-time and will: 

> Major in either public relations or management 

communication 

> Have excellent written and verbal communication skills 

> Have shown good overall academic performance 

The scholarship is awarded annually. The value of the award 

is at the discretion of the Trustees but may be up to $4000. 

Applications close in August. 

BRIAN SMITH MEMORIAL 499 / 599 SCHOLARSHIP 

The Brian Smith Memorial 499/599 Scholarship was 

established in 1999 by the Waikato Management School in 

memory of Professor B. V. Smith, Director of Undergraduate 

Studies from 1991 to 1998. 

The purpose of the award is to enable a 499/599 student 

to undertake research in a business situation. The research 

conducted will be towards their 499 or 599 Report of an 

Investigation paper. The scholarship will be awarded on the 

basis of: 

> Academic merit and personal character 

> The academic merit and practical significance of the 

investigation proposal 

The scholarship will be awarded twice annually. The value of 

each award will be $1500. Applications will close in March 

and August for awarding in the current year. 

CAYNE DUNNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

This Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of 

Cayne Dunnett. The Scholarship is open for application from 

students undertaking a Bachelor of Management Studies at 

Waikato University, and enrolling in their final year. When 

awarding this Scholarship, the Selection Panel will take into 

account the applicant’s: 

> Academic merit 

> Sporting and cultural achievements 

> Contribution to the community 

The recipient of this Scholarship will receive the chance to 

undertake up to two months of sponsored summer holiday 

work (and subsidised accommodation if required), in the 

Markets (Treasury) environment of the Bank of New Zealand 

in Wellington or Auckland. 

Subsequent to the summer holiday work, if the candidate 

is employed in a full-time role within BNZ markets, a one- 

off grant of $10,000 will be made towards paying off that 

student’s Loan. Applications close in October. 

FIRST NEW ZEALAND CAPITAL SCHOLARSHIP IN 

FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 

This scholarship was established in 1998 by First NZ Capital 

to encourage and support students in the study of finance 

and economics. First NZ Capital is one of New Zealand's 

leading investment banks. 

The Scholarship will be awarded annually to a University of 

Waikato student who has completed at least one second 

year finance or economics paper, and who is enrolled in 

further finance and/or economics papers in the year of 

tenure. Applicant’s must be studying full-time. The selection 

criteria are based on: 


> Aptitude in finance or economics 

> Character and general business knowledge 

> Prospects for making a contribution to the finance 

profession in New Zealand 

One $2000 scholarship will be awarded each year. Applications 

close in March for awarding in the current year. 

WMS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

These scholarships have been established to enhance 

awareness and foster interest in exchange programmes 

offered by the University of Waikato. The WMS International 

Exchange Scholarships are awarded twice a year for exchanges 

in A Semester and B Semester and are offered on the basis of: 

> Academic performance 

> Perceived benefits of the exchange programme 

> Reasons for choosing a particular institution/country 

10 International Exchange Scholarships will be awarded 

each year. 

The amount of each award is based on the exchange 

destination, as follows: $2,500 for students participating 

in exchange programmes in Europe, $2,000 for students 

participating in exchange programmes in USA, Canada and 

Mexico, and $1,500 for students participating in exchange 

programmes Asia. 

The closing date for applications is usually August for A 

Semester exchanges and March for B Semester exchanges. 

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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 

The majority of the scholarships listed below are available 

to support study and / or research specifically at Waikato 

Management School. You may be eligible for other 

scholarships not listed below. A complete list of scholarships, 

regulations and application forms can be found on the 

university scholarship website. 

Visit: www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/ 

scholarships_and_prizes.shtml 

The University of Waikato Scholarships Office welcomes 

students who want more information on available 

scholarships and how to apply. 

To contact the Scholarships Office, 

phone: (07) 838 4964 or (07) 858 5195, 

email: scholarships@waikato.ac.nz or consult The 

University of Waikato Scholarships web page above. 

Please note that all of the following scholarships are subject 

to change. Applicants for these scholarships must be either 

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TAURANGA 

BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship has been established for the benefit of 

members of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce to assist a 

participant to undertake study for the Postgraduate Diploma 

in Management Studies (PGDipMgtSt). 

The scholarship is awarded annually to assist a participant to 

undertake one year of study at The University of Waikato's 

Tauranga Campus. The scholarship will be offered on the 

basis of: 

> Past academic performance 

> Contribution to business and the community 

> Management experience 

> Leadership potential 

The value of the scholarship is equivalent to one year's 

fees (four papers in the first year of study) of a twoyear 

PGDipMgtSt programme in Tauranga. The successful 

candidate will be expected to complete the PGDipMgtSt 

programme. 

Applications close each year in September. 

FIRST NZ CAPITAL SCHOLARSHIP IN FINANCE 

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who will 

complete a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or Postgraduate 

diploma, with a major in Finance, Finance and Mathematics, 

or Finance and Economics, in the year following application. 

Selection criteria are: 


> Aptitude in finance or economics 

> Character 

> General business knowledge 

> Prospects for making a contribution to the finance 

profession in New Zealand 

First NZ Capital may use information from applications as 

part of their recruitment programme. 

The scholarship has a value of $2000 and is tenable for one 

year. Applications close in March each year. 

HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE OF NEW 

ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship was established in 2005 by the Human 

Resources Institute of New Zealand to fund the development 

of future leaders in the field of Human Resources, to give 

students a head start in pursuing their careers in Human 

Resources, to raise the profile of the Human Resources 

Institute of New Zealand among students, and to ease the 

financial burden of further education. 

One Scholarship will be awarded annually. The value of the 

award is $3000 per annum, plus a student membership to 

the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand for one year 

and a second year's full general membership, free of charge. 

Applications close in February of each year. 

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS MASTERS 

SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship has been established by 

PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist a student to 

undertake Masters level research in a business relevant 

topic in the areas of accounting, finance or economics at 

Waikato Management School. The scholarship is offered on 

the basis of: 


> Academic quality of the proposed research 

> Perceived benefits of the research to business 


The scholarship is awarded annually, held for one year and 

has a total value of $20,000. The closing date for applications 

is 15 November.

POSTGRADUATE FEES SCHOLARSHIP IN SOCIAL 

ENTERPRISE 

This scholarship was established to assist with capacitybuilding 

of the not-for-profit sector and is offered to students 

who are enrolled in one of the following: 

> A Postgraduate Diploma in Social Enterprise 

> A Master of Management Studies (MMS) within the Social 

Enterprise programme 

> A PhD within the Social Enterprise programme 

Scholarships are available for A and B Semester and/or 

Summer School enrolments and tenure of the award will 

usually be for one semester only. However, at the discretion 

of the Selection Panel, the award may be offered for a full 

year (including Summer School enrolment, if applicable). 

The funds provided are to be disbursed by way of fees 

scholarships to students enrolled at the University in such 

programmes. The value of the award will vary, but will 

consist of a contribution to the recipient's fees. 

Applications close - Semester A, second Friday in February; 

Semester B, second Friday in June; Summer School, second 

Friday in November. 

PRIORITY ONE MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship has been established for the benefit of 

members of Priority One to assist a participant to undertake 

study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies 

(PGDipMgtSt). Priority One is the Western Bay of Plenty 

region's economic development organisation, established in 

2001 by the business community in partnership with local 

authorities. 

The Priority One Management Scholarship is awarded 

annually to assist a participant to undertake one year of 

study at the University of Waikato's Tauranga Campus. 

The scholarship is offered on the basis of: 


> Contribution to business and the community 

> Management experience 


The value of the scholarship is equivalent to one year’s (four 

papers in the first year of study) for a two-year PGDipMgtSt 

programme in Tauranga. 

Applications close in September each year. 

TRUST WAIKATO STUDENT COMMUNITY GRANTS 

In September 2001 Trust Waikato made a considerable 

contribution to be used as research grants by students of 

the University of Waikato. The fund has been provided to 

support student research that is aimed at improving the lives 

of the people in the Waikato region through enhancing the 

management of community organisations. 

The research grants are open to all full and part-time 

students who are enrolled in a course with a research 

component at year 4 or above at the University of Waikato 

in the year of tenure. 

Grants are available for A and B Semester or Summer School, 

proposals for first round must be submitted by the second 

Friday in February annually; proposals for round 2 must be 

submitted by the second Friday in June annually; proposals 

for Summer School must be submitted by the second Friday 

in November annually. 

WMS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

These scholarships have been established to enhance 

awareness and foster interest in exchange programmes 

offered by the University of Waikato. The WMS 

International Exchange Scholarships are awarded twice a 

year for exchanges in A Semester and B Semester and are 

offered on the basis of: 

> Academic performance 

> Perceived benefits of the exchange programme 

> Reasons for choosing a particular institution/country 

10 International Exchange Scholarships will be awarded 

each year. 

The amount of each award is based on the exchange 

destination, as follows: $2,500 for students participating 

in exchange programmes in Europe, $2,000 for students 

participating in exchange programmes in USA, Canada and 

Mexico, and $1,500 for students participating in exchange 

programmes Asia. 

The closing date for applications is usually August for A 

Semester exchanges and March for B Semester exchanges. 

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HOW TO GET INTO WAIKATO 

The admission requirements for certificates and diplomas of 

all levels are on page 59. The admissions requirements for 

masters are on pages 60 and 61. 

BACHELOR DEGREES 

There are several ways you can gain admission to 

undergraduate study at the University of Waikato. They are: 

> University Entrance 

> Admission at Entrance Level or with credit from 

previous study 

> Discretionary Entrance 

> Special Admission 

You will be accepted into Waikato if you gain University 

Entrance through NCEA. 

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE FROM NCEA 

NCEA Level 3 Requirements 

14 approved 

credits at Level 

3 or higher in 

an approved 

subject* 

14 approved 

credits at Level 

3 or higher in 

an approved 

subject* 

14 credits at 

Level 3 or higher 

in no more 

than 2 domains 

or approved 

subjects* 

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements 

> 4 credits in Maths/Pangarau at Level 1 or higher; and 

> 4 credits in Reading English or Te Reo at Level 2 or 

higher from the approved list; and 

> 4 credits in Writing English or Te Reo at Level 2 or 

higher from the approved list. 

Note: Students with English as a second language are required 

to provide evidence of literacy unless they have achieved 

University Entrance from NCEA. 

University Entrance prior to 2004 

For information regarding other forms of University Entrance 

including UE achieved by examination or accreditation, 

please contact the Enrolment Office on 0800 WAIKATO 

(0800 924 528) or email info@waikato.ac.nz 

ADMISSION AT ENTRANCE LEVEL OR WITH 

CREDIT FROM PREVIOUS STUDY 

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) 

Standard Recognised by New Zealand Vice- 

Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC) 

> 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at CIE A or AS levels with 

a minimum grade of D in at least two subjects equivalent 

to those in the NCEA-approved subjects list, plus a 

minimum grade of D in one further subject either from 

the approved list or related to a domain on the National 

Qualifications Framework; and 

> A “D” pass or higher in International General Certificate 

of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or General Certificate of 

Secondary Education (GCSE) Mathematics; and 

> An “E” pass or higher in AS English Language, AS Language 

and Literature in English or AS Literature in English. 

International Baccalaureate (IB) 

Standard Recognised by NZVCC 

> Award of the full IB Diploma (24 points or higher) 

More ways to gain admission 

If you are applying with a combination of NCEA and 

qualifications such as New Zealand Institute of Management 

or Young Enterprise Certificate, you may be eligible for 

Admission at Entrance Level. 

If you have studied to UE level at an overseas secondary 

school or at tertiary level (in New Zealand or overseas) or 

passed examinations that reach the standard for admission 

to university as recognised by the NZVCC, you may be 

eligible for Admission at Entrance Level. We will assess your 

study to determine whether it is an acceptable equivalent to 

the New Zealand University Entrance qualification. 

If you are under 20 years of age and have been home 

schooled and do not have University Entrance, you may be 

eligible for admission. 

Please contact the University on 0800 WAIKATO 

(0800 924 528) for further advice about admission from 

any of the above. 

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of 

University Preparation, Te Tīmatanga Hou or Certificate of 

Attainment in Foundation Studies, are required to have a 

B grade average for admission into Waikato Management 

School undergraduate qualifications. 

DISCRETIONARY ENTRANCE 

Students under 20 without University Entrance 

If you are over 16 years of age and a New Zealand citizen 

or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for 

Discretionary Entrance (DE). 

Discretionary Entrance is based on NCEA Level 2 results and 

you must also meet the literacy and numeracy requirements 

for University Entrance. 

Students who have left school and did not achieve University 

Entrance from Level 3 are eligible to apply for DE following at 

least one semester break after completion of Year 13. 

All students are assessed on the basis of their academic 

background and an adviser’s recommendation. If you are still 

at school, or have left school recently, your school principal 

must be your adviser. If you have left school, a Student 

Recruitment Adviser at the University can help you. 

SPECIAL ADMISSION 

Students over the age of 20 

If you left school without University Entrance and will be 20 

years of age or over by the first day of the semester, you may 

apply for Special Admission. Factors considered when granting 

Special Admission are: 

> Any other relevant study you might have undertaken 

> Your general life experience and preparedness for 

university study

CHOOSE 

APPLY 

ENROL 

THE APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT PROCESS 

YOU 

1. Choose Waikato (see pages 5 to 6) 

2. Choose Your Degree (see pages 30 to 66) 

3. Choose Your Subject (see pages 8 to 29) 

Request an Application Pack 

Call 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528) to request 

an Application Pack. This includes your Application 

to Enrol, and an updated list of the papers, or 

apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz 

Post application to enrol form, or 

apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz 

Include copies verified by a JP, solicitor, 

barrister, court registrar or school principal of: 

> birth certificate or passport 

> academic record (if applicable) 

You are advised of the progress of 

your application 

If an interview, paper selection details or more 

information is required, please contact the 

person identified in the letter or email. 

IMPORTANT 

> Apply for accommodation 

(applications due 1 October). 

Check out www.waikato.ac.nz/living 

> Contact StudyLink (0800 88 99 00) about 

Student Loans and Allowances. Check out 

www.studylink.govt.govt.nz 

> Apply for scholarships. 

Check out www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships 

You receive an Enrolment Agreement 

> Go online to www.i.waikato.ac.nz and check 

the details of your Enrolment Agreement. 

You can accept the agreement and pay by 

credit card now or you must accept and pay 

your fees before the start of semester. 

> Check the details on your Enrolment 

Agreement, sign it and date it; 

> Indicate your preferred fees payment option 

(student loan, cheque, eftpos, credit card, bill 

payment, direct credit or other arrangements); 

> Post it in the envelope provided with cheque 

or credit card details; or 

> Deliver to the Finance Centre (at The Gateway, 

Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton). 

PROCESSING 

UNIVERSITY 

Free advice is available any time 

Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528) 

Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz 

In Person: The Gateway, 

Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, 

Hamilton 

Website: www.waikato.ac.nz 

Your application will be assessed. 

You will be given one of four responses: 

> An offer of place in your qualification; 

> An offer of place in your qualification 

conditional on examination results; 

> A letter advising if an interview or more 

information is needed; or 

> An offer of place in your qualification and a 

request to choose your papers at a later stage 

When your qualification and papers are 

approved, your fees are calculated and an 

Enrolment Agreement is sent to you. If you 

have an offer conditional on NCEA results an 

Enrolment Agreement will be sent in January. 

Welcome to the University of Waikato; 

your enrolment is now complete 

Your Student ID card will be issued and posted 

to you if a photograph was included with your 

application. If not, please call into the Student 

Information Centre at The Gateway, Hamilton 

Campus or to our Tauranga Campus. 

Remember you must pay your fees before the 

semester start date. 

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GLOSSARY 

Adult Learner 

Includes all those students who are not school-leavers and 

covers a wide range of ages. 

Assessment 

A degree/certificate/diploma is awarded after a student's 

knowledge has been assessed by the teaching staff. 

Assessment methods include tests and exams, essays, 

reviews and other pieces of writing, laboratories and 

workshops, and some oral work. 

Bachelor Degree 

This is a first degree. It is sometimes also called an 

undergraduate degree. It takes a minimum of three to four 

years of full-time study to complete a bachelor degree. 

Calendar 

The university's official record of rules and regulations, 

staff, papers, dates etc. 

Conjoint Degree 

A conjoint degree allows you to fulfil the requirements of 

two bachelor degrees in a shorter period of time. 

Co-requisite 

A co-requisite is a paper that is complementary to other 

papers. While the knowledge gained from one paper is not 

required to take the other paper, students are required to 

complete both of them. 

Core/Compulsory Paper 

A key paper that must be passed as part of a particular 

degree or diploma. 

Corresponding Papers 

Corresponding papers are either equivalent papers 

(in effect the same papers, one of which was taught in the 

past with a different code number) or papers which share 

a significant amount of common content. Students may 

therefore receive credit for only one of the papers listed as 

corresponding to each other. 

Degree 

A degree is a structured course of study in a particular 

area of study such as management or communication. 

Each degree has a different 'make-up' with a set number of 

papers at different levels. To complete a degree, a student 

must take the papers required for that degree. 

Department 

An academic unit within a School of Studies/Faculty 

which is responsible for teaching a particular subject 

or discipline e.g. economics. 

Diploma 

A qualification gained from the equivalent of one year's 

full-time study. 

Discipline 

A general subject area e.g. economics or marketing. 

Elective 

Elective papers are papers which are not part of the 

compulsory papers for your degree or major. These papers 

can be anything you choose. 

Field 

A general area of academic study that includes a number of 

related subjects. 


A graduate is a person who has been awarded a 

university degree. 

Graduate Qualification 

Students who have successfully completed an 

undergraduate qualification in a different subject area, 

or have relevant work experience, may take a graduate 

qualification. Graduate qualifications include diplomas and 

certificates. 

Lecture 

You will normally be required to attend two to four 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. 

Major 

This is the main subject in which you specialise. You must 

select a first major for a Bachelor Degree, and normally you 

can opt to take a second major either from the subjects 

listed for the Bachelor Degree or from any undergraduate 

subject. 

Master 

A masters degree is an advanced qualification that normally 

builds on an undergraduate degree. Some masters degrees, 

such as the Master of Management Studies, are specialist 

degrees that allow concentrated study of one subject area. 

Other masters degrees, such as the Master of Business 

Administration, are generalist degrees that cover a range 

of subject areas. 

Paper 

A paper is similar to a subject at secondary school. 

To complete each paper you will be require to participate 

in a range of lectures, tutorials and groupwork.

PAPER CODE 

Paper codes contain information about the subject, level and timing of the paper. 

For example the paper ACCT451-09A (HAM) Advanced Taxation can be broken down as shown. 

ACCT This is the subject code, in this case accounting 

4 This is the level of the paper, in this case 400 level 

51 and its unique identifier, in this case 51 

09 The year it is taught, in this case 2009 

A This is the semester indicator that tells you in which period of the year 

the paper is taught; 

S = Summer School (January – February) 

A = First semester (February – June) 

B = Second semester (July – November) 

Y = Full year (February – November) 

C, D and E = Papers taught in periods which do not correspond with the 

normal semester or full year periods. 

(HAM) Where the paper is taught, in this case Hamilton 

TGA = Tauranga 

NET = Internet 

Paper Level 

100 level papers are normally introductory, exposing you 

to the scope of the topic and its terminology and preparing 

you to proceed in the subject or in related subject areas. 

200 level papers normally develop the theory and 

methodology of the topic or subject as a framework for 

later synthesis or evaluation of material. 

300 level papers rely less on structured teaching and 

assessment and require greater student participation both 

in timetabled classes and through seminars and workshops. 

More self-directed learning and a greater degree of 

intellectual flexibility are expected. 

400 level papers usually have a greater emphasis on 

critical thinking regarding the theories and models of the 

subject concerned, providing a foundation for study at 

graduate level. 

500 level papers are informed by the leading edge literature 

of the subject area and are practice relevant. 

Point 

Points are the way in which we calculate a degree. 

Each paper is worth 15, 20, or 30 points, and a 

bachelor degree is worth between 360 and 480 points. 

120 points is a full-time, full-year programme. 

Postgraduate 

Postgraduate refers to advanced study above 

undergraduate level. 

Prerequisite 

A paper which must be satisfactorily completed before 

entry to another specified paper can be approved. 

POINTS VALUE PER PAPER 

Paper Level Points Value 

100 15 

200 20 

300 20 

400 20 

500 (modular) 15 

500 30 

One full time year of study is considered to be equivalent 

to 120 points. Therefore, in one year, eight 100 

level papers, six 200 level, 300 or 400 papers, or four 30 

point 500 level papers, is a full-time study load. 

Programme of Study 

The papers that you are enrolled in each year make up 

your programme of study for that year. Most undergraduate 

first year programmes will involve seven or eight papers. 

Qualification 

An official record of achievement awarded on the successful 

completion of a degree, diploma or certificate. 

Restriction 

Restricted papers share a significant amount of common 

content. Students may therefore receive credit for only one 

of the papers listed. 

School of Study or Faculty 

A grouping of departments responsible for teaching and 

research in related subjects. 

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GLOSSARY 

Semester 

Similar to a school term, a semester is a teaching period 

of approximately 12 weeks. The University of Waikato 

has two semesters per year and they are known as the 

A Semester, which starts in February and ends in June, and 

the B Semester which starts in July and ends in November. 

We also have a six-week Summer School that runs over 

January and February. Most of the papers offered by 

The University of Waikato are semester papers but there 

are some full-year papers. 


Similar to a major, a specialisation is a formally recognised 

specialised programme of study within a major, subject, or 

qualification. 

Subject 

An area of study, e.g. accounting, public relations or 

tourism management. 

Subject Codes 

ACCT Accounting 

BFAL Business Futures and Leadership 

ECON Economics 

FINA Finance 

HRMG Human Resource Management 

MCOM Management Communication 

MKTG Marketing 

MNGT Management 

MSYS Management Systems 

SCEN Social Enterprise 

STMG Strategic Management 

TOMG Tourism Management 

Summer School 

Summer School starts at the beginning of January 

and runs for six weeks, followed by a week of Summer 

School examinations. Summer School papers are used by 

students to "catch up" on failed papers, to fit in with other 

commitments, to reduce workload in other semesters or 

as a "kick start" to some graduate programmes. Summer 

School offers a limited range of papers. 

Timetable 

Your timetable is your programme of lectures and tutorials. 

Once you are enrolled in your papers you can view your 

timetable at http://timetable.waikato.ac.nz/ 

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 in 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 bachelors degree) is known as an undergraduate.

WANT TO 

KNOW 

MORE? 

Our friendly student advisors are happy to meet 

or talk with you about your career aspirations. You 

can drop in or make an appointment by calling us. 

WE ARE LOCATED: 

Via Gate 7, Hillcrest Road 

Waikato Management School’s Management Student Centre 

The University of Waikato 

Private Bag 3105 

Hamilton 3240, New Zealand 

Phone: 0800 654 303 

Fax: (07) 838 4033 

Email: info@mngt.waikato.ac.nz 

Website: www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz 

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This document was accurate at the time of printing (April 2008). Please direct any feedback to pr@waikato.ac.nz 

The University of Waikato Calendar takes precedence.

MANAGEMENT. THERE’S MORE TO IT 

The University of Waikato Waikato Management School 

Private Bag 3105 Telephone: +64 7 838 4303 

Hamilton 3240 Facsimile: +64 7 838 4033 

New Zealand Email: msc@mgnt.waikato.ac.nz 

Toll Free: 0800 WAIKATO Toll Free: 0800 654 303 

Website: www.waikato.ac.nz Website: www.management.ac.nz

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