Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Digital Business in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
36,130
(c. USD21,532.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Waikato's Master of Digital Business stands out in New Zealand by emphasizing technology through a managerial lens.
In today's digitally-driven world, businesses that don't adapt to emerging technologies risk falling behind.
This hands-on master's program prepares aspiring managers to leverage digital tools for transforming business processes - enhancing profitability, improving efficiency, and creating innovative customer and supplier interactions.
Students undertake a professional internship, working on actual projects for 8-13 weeks at a chosen organization locally or internationally. This practical experience jumpstarts careers by providing employer-valued skills while reinforcing academic learning.
The program also includes a research project analyzing real-world digital business challenges or opportunities.
Graduates emerge prepared to spearhead digital transformation initiatives as managers or consultants.
The curriculum covers cutting-edge subjects including: cloud solutions, data analytics, mobile tech, beacon systems, gamification strategies, business insights, real-time data interpretation, digital marketing, consumer tech trends, location services, supply chain optimization, automated distribution, digital government services, search algorithms, and remote collaboration tools.
Note: While students arrange their own internships, support is available. Internships can occur in New Zealand or internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates for the Degree must have:
- Either
- qualified for the award of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area, such as business, commerce, management, information technology or computer science with at least a B- grade average across the 300 level papers, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- qualified for the award of an honours degree with at least second class honours (second division), or for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject area such as business, commerce, management, information technology or computer science with at least a B grade average, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- qualified for the award of the Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation – Pre-Masters of the University of Waikato, and
- satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
In exceptional circumstances, based on academic merit and relevant experience, candidates who do not meet the requirements of these regulations may be considered for admission subject to the completion of any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe which must be completed either prior to or concurrently.
English Language Requirements
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
Tuition
NZD
36,130