Master of Digital Business: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Waikato, New Zealand

Master of Digital Business

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Waikato's Master of Digital Business is unique in New Zealand, as it focuses on using technology from a management perspective.
In a society that's obsessed with all things smart and mobile, organisations that fail to keep pace with the latest digital technologies will become increasingly irrelevant.
If you're keen to pursue a career as a tech-savvy manager, this highly practical masters degree will show you how to harness the power of digital technologies to revolutionise an organisation's business operations - to boost profits, optimise performance, and engage in new ways with customers or suppliers.
Our students complete a professional industry internship where you'll work on real projects at an organisation of your choice for 8-13 weeks, either in New Zealand or overseas. The internship is designed to kick-start your career by giving you hands-on experience that is sought after by employers, and will help solidify your knowledge base.
You'll also complete an applied research project investigating a problem or opportunity related to digital business at a real organisation.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to lead digital transformation projects and strategies on behalf of organisations - as a manager or consultant.
In this degree, you'll explore exciting topics such as: cloud computing, big data, mobile computing, beacon technology, gamification, business intelligence, real-time analytics, global marketing and social media, IT consumerisation, location-based services, supply chain integration, automated logistics, e-government business services, search technology, and virtual team communication.
Note: Students are expected to find their own host organisation for the industry internship, however we can provide assistance if required. Your internship may be completed in New Zealand or another country.

Which department am I in?

Waikato Management School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,832.00 (21,05,390) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,832.00 (21,05,390) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates for the Degree must have:

  • Either
    • qualified for the award of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area, such as business, commerce, management, information technology or computer science with at least a B- grade average across the 300 level papers, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
    • qualified for the award of an honours degree with at least second class honours (second division), or for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject area such as business, commerce, management, information technology or computer science with at least a B grade average, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
    • qualified for the award of the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation – Pre-Masters of the University of Waikato, and
  • satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.

In exceptional circumstances, based on academic merit and relevant experience, candidates who do not meet the requirements of these regulations may be considered for admission subject to the completion of any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe which must be completed either prior to or concurrently.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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