Master of Professional Management (MPM)A 12-Month Full-Time Masters Qualifi cation

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welcomeTRANSFORMING BUILDING YOUR CAREER CREATING YOUR FUTURE

We offer high quality university education that transforms lives.

Waikato Management School offers high

quality university education that transforms

lives. This is a new and exciting 12-month

full-time professional masters qualification

designed for entry into the workforce. Guided

by our research heritage and influenced by our

links with business and community we have

developed these new professional masters

programmes designed to build careers.

We understand the importance of the choice

you are making in deciding to invest in

postgraduate education. Through our Master

of Professional Management programmes

we have created opportunities to maximise

the returns you get from the time you spend

studying with us.

At Waikato Management School you will be

studying at a business school that is accredited

by all three leading international accreditation

agencies. Our professors are experts in their

field. Not only are they researchers but they

engage with organisations in New Zealand

and overseas as consultants and advisers.

Thank you for considering our programmes.

We would value the opportunity to consider

you for a place in our programmes.

Associate Professor John Tressler

Acting Dean

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Waikato Management School is the business school of choice, respected

nationally and internationally for our influential practice, relevant research,

quality teaching and commitment to excellence.

At the heart of our business is transformation – our purpose is to transform minds, careers

and organisations. Our international connections mean our teaching and research is always

at the cutting edge of best business practice and our engagement with our commercial and

professional stakeholders means our students are learning practical knowledge and skills.

Our students go on to become leaders in the public and private sectors, graduating with essential

business skills and knowledge. They have the ability to think critically and carefully, and to act

responsibly and ethically.

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO RANKED IN TOP 50 WORLDWIDE

The University of Waikato has been recognised as one of the top 50 universities under 50 years

old by the Times Higher Education (THE) university ranking publication.

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 by AACSB (The United States based 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 per cent of the world’s business schools have met the

strict standards of all three accreditation bodies.

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WHAT SETS US APART?

Leadership in Responsible, Ethical and Sustainable Management

We recognise that long-term business success depends not just on profit, but on responsiveness

to resource, social and environmental issues.

Sustainable business is about participating in a global economy while preserving the

environment, cultural values and community identities where we work. Waikato Management

School is committed to sustainability and our teaching embraces it; exposing students to

leading-edge education, research and business practice.

Our Graduates Build Amazing Careers

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.

Close Corporate Relations

Waikato Management School works closely with some of New Zealand’s most influential

companies and organisations – including Fonterra, Carter Holt Harvey, Telecom, Prolife Foods

Ltd, WEL Energy, and AgResearch.

Our teaching staff confer with major companies and sit alongside senior executives on

advisory boards and government taskforces. These close connections ensure the most relevant

and practical business knowledge is brought into the classroom through case competitions,

off-campus business projects and internships.

Supportive Learning Environment and Student Experience

Waikato Management School strives to offer an outstanding experience to all students. They are

supported by an extensive range of services aimed to ensure their learning and social experience

at Waikato is enjoyable and successful. The School is well resourced, modern, with high quality

computing facilities and a number of support and cultural services to guide students through

their university journey.

International Reputation and Connectivity

We play a significant role on the international scene through world-leading research, and

strong links to multinational companies and major universities. Our faculty members come

from the best universities in the world and are our biggest asset. They bring with them rich

experience gained through international research and consulting connections to provide

education that equips students for the global business environment.

Ground-Breaking Research and Relevant Teaching

Waikato Management School has a strong track record of generating world-leading research.

We have an outstanding faculty: our staff are distinguished scholars, teachers and highly

sought-after business consultants. They all have a wealth of knowledge and experience, which

they’re passionate about bringing into the classroom, and they make learning relevant, exciting

and based on real life.

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A MASTERS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE

Learning that transforms – are you ready for the change?

Enrol now if you want a qualification that:

» Has been designed specifically for those that want to build a career in professional roles

» Builds on your previous undergraduate study and develops a new, or expands your

existing expertise

» Develops the skills and competencies for professionals in your chosen field

» Enables you to use research-led knowledge to advance professional practice

» Requires no prior specialist subject knowledge.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (AGRIBUSINESS)

Career Objective: Management role in the Agribusiness sector

Programme Duration: 12 months of full-time study

Required Background: A graduating average of B or higher, in either a commerce,

management or business undergraduate degree specialising in

any area, or a bachelors degree in agriculture

Programme Start Date: November each year

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (FINANCE)

Career Objective: Finance sector

Programme Duration: 12 months of full-time study

Required Background: A graduating average of B or higher, in either a commerce,

management or business undergraduate degree specialising in

any area, or a bachelors degree in a finance related subject such

as economics

Programme Start Date: November each year

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

Career Objective: Hotel Management

Programme Duration: 12 months of full-time study (variable on length of internship)

Required Background: A graduating average of B or higher, in either a commerce,

management or business undergraduate degree specialising in any

area, or a bachelors degree in tourism

Programme Start Date: November each year

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Career Objective: Public Relations professional

Programme Duration: 12 months of full-time study

Required Background: A graduating average of B or higher, in either a commerce,

management or business undergraduate degree specialising in

any area, or a bachelors degree in communication or similar

Programme Start Date: November each year

Note: The 12-month period includes two standard semesters and two summer school

semesters. Some of the MPM programmes provide the opportunity for either an applied

research project or an action research internship. We will assist students in finding

internships if they wish to take this paper alternative in the programme, but placements

cannot be guaranteed. Waikato Management School also offers other research and applied

masters degrees, most of which can be taken over a 12 to 18-month period. For more

information visit www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz

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THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

STAGE ONE: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

AGRI503 Competitiveness in International Agribusiness

AGRI504 Farm Processes and Management for Agribusiness

AGRI505 Finance and Investment Analysis for Agribusiness

ECON506 Economics for Agribusiness

STAGE TWO: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

AGRI506 Management, Governance and Leadership in Agribusiness

AGRI507 Agribusiness Value Chain Innovation and Strategy

AGRI508 Food System Trade and Policy

AGRI509 Agricultural Systems, Risk and Resilience

MKTG502 International Marketing for Agribusiness

STAGE THREE: APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

AGRI510 Applied Agribusiness Research Project (30 points)

MNTG597 Internship and Action Research (15 points)

THE PROGRAMME

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (AGRIBUSINESS)

The MPM (Agribusiness) provides you with an understanding of the increasingly

competitive global agribusiness landscape, introduces you to emerging global

issues and improves your ability to respond to change.

In the first stage of the programme you will learn the skills needed to operate as a professional

in agribusiness. You will study the international agribusiness environment together with the

finance and economics skills you will need.

In the second stage you will become familiar with the advanced professional areas such as

agribusiness management governance and leadership, value chain innovation and strategy,

food systems and policy, risk and international marketing.

In the final stage you will practice and apply your knowledge to an internship or in action-

based and applied research.

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (FINANCE)

Finance professions need good judgement underpinned with a strong

ethical foundation.

The MPM (Finance) is designed to build a career in professional practice. Our programme builds

the platform for advancing work opportunities in financial markets, financial intermediation,

corporate finance and financial advisory specialisations.

In the first stage of the programme you will learn the skills needed to operate as a

finance professional. You will study corporate finance, investments, financial markets and

financial modelling.

In the second stage you will become familiar with the advanced professional areas such as

derivative securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and international

finance. In the final stage you will apply knowledge, undertake research and advanced financial

modelling applications.

THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

STAGE ONE: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ECON507 Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics

FINA501 Computer Modelling for Financial Analysis

FINA510 Financial Theory and Corporate Policy

FINA517 Investment, Portfolios and Financial Markets

STAGE TWO: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

FINA502 Derivative Securities One

FINA503 Issues in Corporate Finance

FINA504 International Corporate Finance

FINA507 Corporate Restructuring and Governance

FINA519 Derivative Securities Two

STAGE THREE: APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

FINA505 Applied Research Project in Finance (15 points)

FINA515 Advanced Financial Modelling (30 points)

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

Hotels are complex service organisations. Leading them requires a thorough

understanding of tourism and a high level of skill in management.

The MPM (International Hospitality Management) is designed to build the knowledge and

skills required for a career in hotel or hospitality management. Our aim is to develop future

leaders of the hotel industry.

The first stage is about developing the basic skills and understanding required for hotel

management. You will study the principles of managerial decision-making, entrepreneurship,

events management in the hospitality industry and consider evolution of global tourism.

The second stage covers advanced areas of hotel and resort management, human capital

management and service management. It also develops a deeper understanding of the nature

of and behaviour of tourism markets.

In the final stage you will apply your knowledge by undertaking an internship in an international

hotel or by undertaking applied research.

THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

STAGE ONE: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

TOMG514 Tourism and Hospitality Management Control and Decision-making

TOMG515 Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality

TOMG516 Event Management Strategies

TOMG517 Global Tourism Futures

STAGE TWO: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

TOMG503 Hotel and Resort Management (30 points)

TOMG518 Tourism and Hospitality Human Capital Management

TOMG519 Tourist Behaviours and Markets

TOMG520 Hospitality Operations Service Management

STAGE THREE: APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

TOMG521 Internship (15 points)

TOMG522 Hospitality Action Research (30 points)

or you can choose:

TOMG523 Hospitality Research Investigation (45 points)

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THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

STAGE ONE: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

MCOM510 Applied Communication Analysis – Part 1

MCOM511 Applied Communication Analysis – Part 2

MCOM513 Professional and Public Relations Writing

MCOM532 Public Relations Cases

STAGE TWO: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

MCOM585 Corporate Public Relations (30 points)

and 45 points from the following papers:

MCOM506 Reputation Management

MCOM508 Communications for Investor Relations

MCOM509 Future Savvy

MCOM578 Global Futures

STAGE THREE: APPLIED RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

MCOM519 Applied Research in Public Relations (30 points)

and either:

MCOM517 Internship and Action Research for Public Relations (15 points)

or:

MCOM518 Public Relations Best Practice – An Investigation (15 points)

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Public relations is a critical component of all organisational success.

Public relations practitioners are responsible for organisations internal and external

communications and help organisations build and maintain meaningful relationships with

their publics and stakeholders. The MPM (Public Relations) is designed to build the professional

skills needed to be a public relations professional.

The first stage of the programme is about developing skills. You will study applied

communication, professional writing and study public relations cases to build an understanding

of professional practice.

The second stage is about advanced professional practice. You will study corporate public

relations practice, reputation management and investor relations. The programme also

includes the opportunity to study business sustainability and global business futures.

The final stage is about application. You will investigate best public relations practice or

undertake an internship and undertake applied public relations research.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Waikato offers an array of scholarships. Visit www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Domestic Students

Phone: 0800 654 303

Email: msc@waikato.ac.nz

Web: www.management.ac.nz/postgrad

International Students

Phone: +64 7 838 4610

Email: international@waikato.ac.nz

Web: www.waikato.ac.nz/students/international

Visit www.management.ac.nz/postgrad

Note: Admission in any programme does not automatically imply admission to

particular papers and you may need to meet specific prerequisite requirements.

To apply online go to www.waikato.ac.nz

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