Bachelor of Business
Unlock your full potential with the Bachelor of Business. Be equipped with the tools to help organisations become more efficient, profitable and sustainable, so they can adapt and thrive in changing times.
360 points, 3 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July).
Why study the Bachelor of Business?
Ranked in the top 1% of business schools globally, Waikato is proud to offer the best undergraduate business degree in New Zealand.
Our Bachelor of Business (BBus) takes you beyond the textbook to tackle practical, real-world challenges facing companies, government, and community organisations. This hands-on learning approach will provide invaluable insights to supercharge your future career.
This degree is underpinned by academic excellence, and you'll be taught by passionate teachers who are also highly regarded business consultants.
But what really sets the BBus apart is the focus on versatile skills. Today's employers want graduates who can lead people, build successful teams, communicate ideas, think creatively, solve problems, analyse data to find trends, plan and deliver projects, and much more.
And that's exactly what this degree delivers to set you up for success. It provides a strong foundation of knowledge across core business areas such as strategy, economics, and data analytics, along with advanced expertise in your major/minor subjects.
We've designed the Bachelor of Business to offer students more flexibility and choices so that your papers align closely to your career interests.
You will gain the insights and technical skills to understand customer needs and changing market forces, assess financial charts, create new products and services, implement digital technologies to enhance productivity, and strategise for the future.
Get set to embark on an exciting career as an entrepreneur, business advisor or manager across a diverse range of industries.
Career Opportunities
- 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 (eg.government)
- Portfolio or wealth manager
- Project Manager
- Public relations manager
- Sharebroker
360 points, 3 years
Hamilton, Tauranga
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July).
Degree information
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Subjects Choose a subject
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Note: Tourism and Hospitality Management is not available to new students starting in 2025.
See subjects with the Bachelor of Business in Tauranga.Minor subjects You have the option to include one or two minors in almost any subject as part of your degree programme, instead of taking a 2nd Major or eight elective papers.
A minor is four papers (60 points) in the same subject. This includes a required paper at 100-level; another paper at 100-level or above; and two other papers at 200-level or above.
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Entry Requirements There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$7,302 per year
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Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
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Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$34,695 per year
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Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
Note: Tourism and Hospitality Management is not available to new students starting in 2025.
See subjects with the Bachelor of Business in Tauranga.
You have the option to include one or two minors in almost any subject as part of your degree programme, instead of taking a 2nd Major or eight elective papers.
A minor is four papers (60 points) in the same subject. This includes a required paper at 100-level; another paper at 100-level or above; and two other papers at 200-level or above.
There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
Estimated fees
$7,302 per year
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Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$34,695 per year
-
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Real-world experiences
Connect with industry
The BBus includes a workplace internship or consulting project for a real organisation, which is related to your major subject. This will help you to grow your skills and confidence before you are ready to graduate.
Experience modules
Unique to Waikato Management School, these are short block courses (worth 5 points each) focused on specialist topics such as international business or Te Ao Māori business. Experience Modules aim to enrich your student experience.
Capstone paper
For the capstone paper MNGMT321 Applied Business Challenge, students work in teams to tackle a case study of a real New Zealand business. Their mission is to devise an innovative strategy to grow the company's profits.
Professional accounting pathway
If you aspire to become a Chartered Accountant, the Bachelor of Business degree offers a fast-track pathway certified by four of the world's leading professional accounting bodies to help you get there.
You will need to take an approved suite of accounting and business papers, so please speak to a study advisor to ensure you select the right papers.
Once you graduate, you can then apply for provisional membership of either:
Study in Tauranga
For study advice, please contact the Tauranga Student Services team. Email uwt@waikato.ac.nz or phone +64 7 262 0500.
Choose any of the following subjects with the Bachelor of Business in Tauranga:
Regulations for the BBus
Please refer above to the online degree planner for the BBus. You can also read the full Regulations for the Bachelor of Business in the University of Waikato Calendar.
Please refer above to the online degree planner for the BBus. You can also read the full Regulations for the Bachelor of Business in the University of Waikato Calendar.
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Please refer above to the online degree planner for the BBus. You can also read the full Regulations for the Bachelor of Business in the University of Waikato Calendar.
Why study business at Waikato?
Top 1% ranking
Waikato Management School sits in the top 1% of business schools globally thanks to our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB), which we've held since 2005.
Close to the action
The Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions are part of New Zealand's economic powerhouse, with ready access to seaports, rail links, inland distribution, and world-class agricultural land.
High-tech futures
Hamilton and Tauranga are also home to a growing cluster of biotechnology, IT, aviation, manufacturing and logistics companies.
Student clubs in WMS
Waikato Management School has a vibrant student culture. Getting involved with a student club - such as WMSSA , MCSA or Beta Alpha Psi - is a great way to make new friends, gain new skills, enjoy fun social events, and meet people from industry.
Study abroad
Broaden your horizons by studying overseas at one of Waikato's partner universities in Europe, Asia, or the Americas for 1-2 trimesters. You will pay the same tuition fees as usual, and can credit the papers back to your BBus degree.
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Graduate and Postgraduate Study
Postgraduate study lets you develop advanced knowledge in an area of management that you are passionate about, giving you an edge in the job market.