Master of Digital Business
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,592 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $27,970 |
| NZQF Level | 9 |
About the course
Set yourself up for where the world of digital business is going with a specialised master’s degree in this cutting-edge field.
Waikato's Master of Digital Business is unique in New Zealand, as it focuses on using technology from a management perspective.
In a society that's obsessed with all things smart and mobile, organisations that fail to keep pace with the latest digital technologies will become increasingly irrelevant.
If you're keen to pursue a career as a tech-savvy manager, this highly practical masters degree will show you how to harness the power of digital technologies to revolutionise an organisation's business operations - to boost profits, optimise performance, and engage in new ways with customers or suppliers.
Our students complete a professional industry internship where you'll work on real projects at an organisation of your choice for 8-13 weeks, either in New Zealand or overseas. The internship is designed to kick-start your career by giving you hands-on experience that is sought after by employers, and will help solidify your knowledge base.
You'll also complete an applied research project investigating a problem or opportunity related to digital business at a real organisation.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to lead digital transformation projects and strategies on behalf of organisations - as a manager or consultant.
In this degree, you'll explore exciting topics such as: cloud computing, big data, mobile computing, beacon technology, gamification, business intelligence, real-time analytics, global marketing and social media, IT consumerisation, location-based services, supply chain integration, automated logistics, e-government business services, search technology, and virtual team communication.
Note: Students are expected to find their own host organisation for the industry internship, however we can provide assistance if required. Your internship may be completed in New Zealand or another country.
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Entry requirements
We encourage applications from a wide range of graduates in all subject disciplines. Even if you don't meet the criteria below, please talk to us to discuss your options, as all applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
1) You are eligible to apply for the Master of Digital Business (180 points) if you have:
- completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject area, such as business/commerce/management, or information technology/computer science.
- achieved at least a B-minus grade average for your entry qualification.
2) You are eligible to apply for the Master of Digital Business (120 points) if you have:
- completed an honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area, such as business/commerce/management, or information technology/computer science.
- achieved at least a B-minus grade average for your entry qualification.
3) If you don't meet the criteria above, you may still be considered for admission to the Master of Digital Business based on academic merit or relevant work experience.
Please email [email protected] and ask to discuss your study options with us. In some cases, you may be asked to complete some qualifying papers first.
For further information about the MDigiBus, please contact the Qualification Convenor, Dr Karyn Rastrick at: [email protected]
About the provider
The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment.
When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.