The Bachelor of Business takes you beyond the textbook to tackle real challenges facing companies, government, and community organisations today.
As New Zealand's #1 ranked business school, Waikato is proud to offer the best undergraduate business degree in the country. It's available at our campuses in both Hamilton and Tauranga.
Our BBus has been refreshed for 2024 to give students even more choices and flexibility, all underpinned by the same academic excellence our students have come to expect over the last 50 years.
What really sets this degree apart is the focus on practical experiences. You'll have the opportunity to tackle real business challenges through internships, projects, and our new optional Experience Modules - which are exclusive to Waikato Management School This hands-on learning approach will provide invaluable insights that can supercharge your future career.
Today's employers are looking for graduates with an agile and curious mindset, who can lead, communicate, negotiate, problem solve, and collaborate with others. And that's exactly what this degree delivers. You'll also develop a solid mix of analytical, numeracy, financial and project management skills to set you up for success.
We've designed the Bachelor of Business so you have the flexibility to tailor your subjects and papers to match your learning style and career aspirations - no matter which of our 15 subjects you are most excited about
At Waikato, you'll be taught by passionate lecturers who are also sought-after business consultants and researchers, with links to leading companies and government agencies. You will be empowered to think independently and work collaboratively, with interactive discussions and experiential learning. Class sizes tend to be smaller at Waikato, so our teaching staff will know your name and can provide extra support when you need it.
Once you graduate, you can use your expertise to help organisations become more efficient and profitable, adapt to fast-changing global markets, help develop new products and services, drive technological innovations, manage international supply chains, and thrive in the 21st century.
