Bachelor of Business
Business & Management
A course by
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.
NZ$23,220
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
NCEA University Entrance or equivalent
Build towards these roles
AccountantAgri-consultantBanker (commercial or investment)Business development managerCustomer experience managerDigital business managerEconomistEntrepreneurFinancial advisor / analystHuman resources managerLogistics / Supply chain manager
