Waikato Management School

20/05/2026

🎉 Tomorrow’s the day! Get ready for the University of Waikato Open Day — happening Friday 22 May, from 9am–2pm on our Hamilton campus.

Thinking about future careers and what you might want to study after high school? Open Day is your chance to explore the Hamilton campus, picture yourself at Waikato, and check out your degree options - such as Business, FinTech, and Communication!🤩

To celebrate, we’re excited to launch our brand-new Bachelor of Business hero video, featuring five current BBus students - Amelia, Matt, Sana, Ainsley, and Xadrian. 🙌

https://youtu.be/zbENPGOlZXI?si=rHz-IyKXaRUNg0Hs

Come see what studying business at Waikato is really like — from hands-on learning and internships to campus life and future career opportunities.

🚀 Learn more about Waikato's Bachelor of Business degree: www.waikato.ac.nz/bbus

📍 Hamilton Open Day: Friday 22 May | 9am–2pm
📍 Tauranga Open Day: Wednesday 1 July | 10am–1pm

👉 Go in the draw to win a VR headset 🎮 at www.waikato.ac.nz/open-day

Supercharge your future career with the Bachelor of Business (BBus)...

19/05/2026

In February, we delivered the New Zealand Economics Forum on campus, an event dubbed ‘Davos in jandals’.

On Thursday 11 June, it’s officially ‘Davos in gumboots’ as we take the Forum on the road to Fieldays!
We’re bringing that same calibre of sharp debate and high-profile voices to Mystery Creek, with two focused sessions moderated by Luke Malpass, Political Editor at The Post.

SESSION ONE | 10:00AM
Feeding the World in a Fractured Landscape will explore how geopolitical shifts and global trade dynamics are reshaping New Zealand’s role as a food producer in an increasingly volatile world.
We’re pleased to bring together:
• Simon Parham (Waitomo)
• Cameron Bagrie (Bagrie Economics)
• Matt Bolger (Fonterra)

SESSION TWO | 11:00AM
Dollars & Dirt: The Economic Outlook from the Farm Gate will cut through the noise to focus on the financial realities facing farmers in the 2026/27 season.
Speakers to be announced shortly.

If you’re heading to Fieldays, we’d love you to join us at Tent Talks (site D79).
Full details and registration below. 🚜📈

14/05/2026

🩷 Today we’re wearing pink to stand up against bullying 🩷
Our Waikato Management School staff are proud to support Pink Shirt Day, showing our commitment to kindness and creating a safe, respectful community for everyone.

13/04/2026

🌟 We are pleased to share details of an upcoming Fulbright New Zealand Information Session being held on campus on 28 April.

This session is a fantastic opportunity for New Zealand citizens—including postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and academic staff—to learn about fully funded Fulbright scholarships and research awards that support study, research, and teaching at leading universities in the United States.

📍 Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Time: 2.00–3.30 pm
NEW LOCATION: The Pā, Council room, Level 1 - Room 1.51

📢 Representatives from Fulbright New Zealand, along with Campus Advisors, will present on:

- Fulbright NZ Graduate Awards (Master’s, PhD, and Visiting Student Researcher pathways)
- Fulbright Scholar Awards for academics and professionals
- Fulbright Specialist Awards
There will also be time for questions and discussion.

For more information about Fulbright NZ, visit their webpage: https://fulbright.org.nz/

09/04/2026

Congratulations to all our Leadership Academy rowers! 🚣‍♀️🏆
A huge well done to all of our Leadership Academy students who participated and achieved at the recent Maadi Cup, New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Championships in Twizel. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance are truly inspiring, and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished! 💪👏

📸 Pictured: Charlie Fitzgerald and Imogen Hille from Samuel Marsden School, Wellington, who won a silver medal in the Girls U17 coxless pair. 🥈
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

30/03/2026

🌟 A proud moment for the Waikato MBA! 🌟

We’re excited to share that the University of Waikato MBA has been ranked Tier One in the 2026 CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings. 🏆🌏

Offered at both campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga, this international recognition reflects what makes our MBA special - its focus on developing confident leaders, building strategic capability, and delivering real-world impact.

CEO Magazine assessed 340 MBA programmes across 24 countries, looking at everything from teaching quality and learning environment, to flexibility, class size, diversity, and career outcomes.

A huge thank you to our amazing lecturers, students, and alumni. Your commitment to learning and leadership is what makes this achievement possible.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're continuing to evolve the Waikato MBA to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

This means expanding our focus on social impact and sustainable business, integrating practice-based AI tools, and strengthening our global connections to prepare leaders who can drive meaningful change in their organisations.

👉 Learn more about the Waikato MBA: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/master-of-business-administration

🌏 View the rankings: https://ceo-mag.com/mba-rankings/

Pictured below from left to right: Leon Fourie , Associate Dean Regional Engagement & Development; Tamie Shewry, MBA Director; and Candra Pullon, MBA & Executive Education Operations & Delivery Manager.

Pictured from left to right: Leon Fourie, Associate Dean Regional Engagement & Development; Tamie Shewry, MBA Director; and Candra Pullon, MBA & Executive Education Operations & Delivery Manager

26/03/2026

12/03/2026

📢 Big news for Finance at Waikato Management School! ⭐

Our Bachelor of Business in Finance has been officially recognised by the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program — this is the global benchmark of excellence for investment and financial analysis professionals. 📊💲🌏

The University of Waikato now joins a select group of New Zealand universities affiliated with the CFA Institute, further strengthening our reputation for industry-relevant finance education.

Dr Martin Bai, Senior Lecturer in Finance, says: “This recognition confirms that Waikato's finance students are equipped with the global best-practice knowledge, analytical skills, and rigorous professional standards needed to succeed in today's fast-evolving finance industry.”

“Our programme prepares students for rewarding careers in areas such as corporate banking, consulting, risk analysis, currency trading, stockbroking, and investment portfolio management," says Dr Bai.

It also gives Waikato graduates a strong pathway towards achieving the internationally recognised Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. This is the gold standard for investment and financial analysis professionals, trusted by employers worldwide. 🎓🏆

Even better, the partnership includes three CFA scholarships each year for Waikato students to cover their CFA exam fees, plus access to valuable industry resources and networking opportunities.

To gain this recognition, Waikato Management School successfully demonstrated that at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge is embedded within our Finance curriculum.

CFA affiliation also provides an academic bridge to some of the core finance papers in Waikato's new Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology (BBFinTech) degree.

This innovative programme combines traditional finance principles with an advanced understanding of cutting-edge technologies that are disrupting the finance industry, such as blockchain, data analytics, and digital payments.

👉 Interested in studying Finance at Waikato?
www.waikato.ac.nz/finance

🔥 Bachelor of Business in Finance:
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/bachelor-of-business/?plannerSubject=FINAN

📲 Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology:
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/bachelor-of-banking-finance-and-technology/

👉 Learn more about the CFA Institute at
https://www.cfainstitute.org/university-students

09/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our former colleague, Emeritus Professor Asad Mohsin, on Saturday, 7th March. 🌿🕊️

Before joining Waikato Management School as a senior lecturer of tourism and hospitality in 2003, Dr Mohsin had enjoyed an impressive international career in the hospitality industry; including working for the Sultan of Brunei and running one of Darwin’s top restaurants.

After completing his PhD at Charles Darwin University, he chose to follow his doctoral supervisor, Professor Chris Ryan, to the University of Waikato, where he built a distinguished academic career over two decades until his retirement in 2024.

Dr Mohsin mentored and inspired generations of students and colleagues. He established practical food and beverage training for our hospitality students at Wintec, supported an internship programme with Accor hotels, and strengthened links with industry partners such as Tourism Waikato and Tourism New Zealand. His research also helped to establish halal tourism as an emerging field of scholarship.

Beyond the University of Waikato, Dr Mohsin was a highly respected community leader. He served as President of the Waikato Muslim Association and the Waikato Multicultural Council from 2014 to 2023, and worked tirelessly to support newcomers and strengthen understanding between cultures and faiths. He also initiated the first Multicultural Day in Hamilton – an event that is now held annually.

Hamilton City Council Mayor Tim Macindoe says: “I will always remember his courageous and dignified leadership following the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack, and the compassion, wisdom and reassurance he offered, not only to our local Muslim community but to our entire city, at a time that was so traumatic for all New Zealanders."

In 2022 Dr Mohsin was appointed Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Community Engagement at the University of Waikato, reflecting his deep connections with the Muslim, Indian and refugee communities. That same year he received a Hamilton Civic Award for his outstanding voluntary service to the people of Hamilton.

In 2025, Dr Mohsin was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours for his services to the Muslim community and to education.

His legacy will live on in the values of compassion and unity that he championed throughout his life. The University’s flag will fly at half-mast until Wednesday to mark his passing.

09/02/2026

✨ SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS WEEK! ⏳

Are you a female student in the final year of a Bachelor of Business or BMS(Hons) degree at Waikato? The Craigs Investment Partners Women in Business Scholarship is worth $7,500 — and it could be your launchpad into business and finance.

You’ll receive:
🌟 One-to-one mentoring with a senior female leader at Craigs Investment Partners (Tauranga)
🌟 Potential summer work placement
🌟 A serious boost to your CV (and confidence)

Craigs is looking for a standout student with a strong academic record, a passion for business and finance, an interest in investing, and a genuine drive to uplift other women.

Last year’s scholarship recipient, Sasha Ghadirian, said she was excited to gain real-world industry insights from a female senior leader at Craigs.

“This mentorship will play a crucial role in my future development, deepen my understanding of the financial industry, and enhance my skills in areas essential for my career. I also hope to help my family and community improve their financial literacy, while empowering more women to pursue a career in business.”

Craigs’ Head of People and Performance, Angie Smith, said: “Sasha’s passion and commitment to empowering women in business gives us confidence that by supporting her development, she will in turn advocate for other women, growing the impact of the initiative."

⏰ Don’t miss out — applications close Sunday, 15 February 2026.

👉 Apply now:
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/craigs-investment-partners-women-in-business-scholarship/

Photo (L to R): Craigs Investment Partners’ Tauranga branch General Manager Hayley Nelson, 2025 scholarship winner Sasha Ghadirian, Craigs CEO Simon Tong, and Craigs Head of People and Performance Angie Smith.

21/01/2026

From Vietnam to New Zealand, Thang Nguyen came to the University of Waikato ready for a new challenge and a global perspective. 🌏🎓💥

After completing a Master of Business and Management (MBM), Thang is now working in Auckland as a sourcing specialist, connecting businesses across New Zealand, Australia, China and Vietnam.

Supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship, Thang says the MBM helped him strengthen his communication skills, collaborate across cultures, and apply learning to real-world business challenges.

His advice to future students? Seek out practical experiences, back yourself, and stay open to where your studies can take you.

Learn more at www.waikato.ac.nz/mbm

👉 Read full story at https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/student-success-stories/thang-nguyen/