Program Overview

Master of Digital Business

The Master of Digital Business (MDigiBus) is a unique program in New Zealand, focusing on the practical management of cutting-edge, smart technologies. This 12-month master's degree equips students to lead digital transformation projects and strategies for organizations, helping them stay competitive in a rapidly evolving business world.

Program Overview

• The MDigiBus program is offered by the Waikato Management School.
• It is available for both domestic and international students.
• The program can be completed in 12 months with full-time study or part-time over a longer period.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points required to gain this qualification is 180 points, which can be completed in 12 months of full-time study over three trimesters.
• Part-time study is also available for domestic students.
• Alternatively, students can complete the program with 120 points, which can be finished in 7-12 months of full-time study.

Locations

• The program is offered in Hamilton and online.

Area of Study

• The MDigiBus program falls under the Waikato Management School.

Start Dates

• The program can be started in either A Trimester (February) or B Trimester (July).
• Note: Students must start in A Trimester for the 120-point MDigiBus.

Why Study the Master of Digital Business?

• The MDigiBus program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to lead digital transformation projects and strategies for organizations.
• Students will discover how to harness the power of digital technologies to revolutionize an organization's business operations, boost profits, optimize performance, and engage in new ways with customers or suppliers.
• The program explores exciting topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data, mobile computing, beacon technology, gamification, business intelligence, real-time analytics, global marketing and social media, IT consumerization, location-based services, supply chain integration, automated logistics, e-government business services, search technology, and virtual team communication.

Career Opportunities

• Digital business manager
• Business analyst
• Systems developer
• Web systems manager
• User experience manager
• Digital marketing specialist
• Product architect

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

• The program consists of compulsory papers (120 points) and elective papers (60 points).
• Compulsory papers include:
  • DIGIB552 Applied Research Methods and Project (30 points)
  • DIGIB555 Digital Business Management (30 points)
  • DIGIB558 Contemporary Issues in Digital Business (30 points)
  • DIGIB519 Professional Field Internship (30 points)
• Elective papers are available in Hamilton and online, including:
  • BUSAN543 Applied Business Analytics (30 points)
  • SCMGT577 E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains (30 points)
  • MRKTG552 Advanced Advertising Strategy (30 points)
  • INMGT517 Current Issues in International Management (30 points)

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students:
  • 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 across the 300 level papers for the entry qualification.
  • Satisfied the requirements for graduate study in this subject at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
• International students:
  • Completed an Honours degree (at least second class honours second division) or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject area, such as business/commerce/management, or information technology/computer science.
  • Achieved at least a B grade average for the entry qualification.
  • Satisfied the requirements for graduate study in this subject at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated fees: $9,640 - $14,459 per program (2025)
• Domestic tuition fees: approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
• Scholarships: available through the Scholarship finder.

Why Study at Waikato?

• The Master of Digital Business is ranked 1st in New Zealand for E-Business and Digital Marketing (Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings).
• Connect with industry through a professional industry internship (8-13 weeks), working on real projects at an organization of your choice, and gain hands-on experience.
• Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally with its prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation, which it has held since 2005.

Study Face-to-Face or Fully Online

• Students can attend face-to-face classes in Hamilton with experienced lecturers or study 100% online from anywhere in the world.
• The online stream is ideal for busy professionals who are working full-time and want to upgrade their skills.

Real-World Experience

• Students complete a professional internship where they work on real projects at an organization of their own choice for 8-13 weeks, either in New Zealand or overseas.
• This is designed to kick-start their career by giving them hands-on experience sought after by employers and solidify their knowledge base.
• Students also complete an applied research project investigating a problem or opportunity related to digital business at a real organization.

Career Spotlight

• See how Waikato graduate Nadeesha Rajapaksha, from Sri Lanka, turned her Master of Digital Business into a rewarding new career at Waikato Regional Council.
• Read stories from other graduates, including Anton Steiner, Stella Dobbs, Katja Feldtmann, Nikitha Ajith, and Hendy Leong, who have successfully applied their skills and knowledge in the industry.