Bachelor of Business
Business & Management
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University of Waikato
Develop real-world skills to lead, manage, and innovate in organisations with the Bachelor of Business from Waikato Management School. Gain a broad foundation across business functions and choose majors or minors to tailor to your career interests.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
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Commercial Context
Graduates will understand the local and global business environment and apply business knowledge to real-world situations.
Connectedness
Ability to act globally and locally, understand the impact of cultural diversity in business, and build effective business relationships.
Citizenship
Develop an awareness of the ethical roles and responsibilities of business and individuals in society, including sustainability.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the University of Waikato equips students to help organisations become more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. The curriculum delivers hands-on, practical learning tied to real-world business challenges and is taught by experienced business consultants. Students receive foundational knowledge across areas including strategic management, economics, analytics, and can specialise through chosen majors and minors. Capstone experiences, internships, and experience modules provide workplace and consultancy exposure. Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers or further study in business.
Course Content
- Strategic management
- Economics for business
- Analytics and data analysis
- Accounting and finance fundamentals
- Digital business and supply chain management
- Fundamentals of marketing
- Introduction to management
- Character and intercultural capabilities in organisations
- Practical business analytics
- Marketing analytics and insights
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Applied business challenge (capstone project)
- Experience modules (short courses on specialist topics such as international business or Te Ao Māori business)
- Workplace internship or consulting project
What you need to know first
NCEA University Entrance or equivalent
Admission at entrance level
Discretionary entrance
University Entrance prior to 2015
Special admission
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Finance
Marketing
Consulting
Operations
Strategic Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Accountant
Agri-consultant
Banker (commercial or investment)
Business development manager
Customer experience manager
Digital business manager
Economist
Entrepreneur
Financial advisor / analyst
Human resources manager
Logistics / Supply chain manager
Marketing manager
Operations manager
Policy advisor / analyst (government)
Portfolio or wealth manager
Project Manager
Public relations manager
Sharebroker
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