Master of Management with Specialisation in Business Analytics The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus, New Zealand

Why study the Master of Management?

The Master of Management will develop your ability to succeed as a business leader in complex, competitive and culturally diverse situations, both in New Zealand and other countries.

The 12-month degree has a three-part structure, which includes a core of general business and management papers. These are designed to equip you with strong business acumen and analytical abilities, as well as good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Then you'll build advanced knowledge and skills in your specialist subject, and apply these to a variety of hands-on learning challenges.

The Master of Management is ideal for recent university graduates with a bachelor's degree in any field; or people in the early to mid stages of their career who want to gain a formal postgraduate business qualification. No previous management experience is required.

Specialisation: Business Analytics

This masters degree is tailored for those looking to excel in the field of data-driven decision-making, as organisations increasingly rely on business intelligence to gain a competitive edge.

There is strong demand for experts who can translate data into strategic insights that will improve business processes, optimise performance, and guide financial decisions.

Unlike other programmes that focus on computer science skills (such as machine learning), Waikato’s Master of Management emphasises the practical applications of analytics to solve business challenges.

It provides a strong foundation in key areas like data visualisation, predictive analytics, business intelligence, decision modelling, and communicating data effectively to stakeholders.

Students will learn how to extract and analyse ‘big data’, visualise key trends, make financial forecasts, and turn complex datasets into actionable insights. You will work on real-world scenarios while developing skills in data mining, aggregation, cleaning, analysis, reporting and forecasting.

Graduates will be well equipped to pursue a business analytics career across diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, agribusiness, marketing, supply chain/logistics, consulting, and government.