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Master of Business with Major in Public Relations The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus The University of Waikato - Hamilton Campus, New Zealand

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NZD 37937

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 Free

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18 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your industry by developing expertise in a specialist subject.


Why study the Master of Business?
 

If you're looking to accelerate your professional career by gaining expertise in an area of business or management that you're passionate about, or you want to prepare for PhD study or a research career, this degree is ideal.

The Master of Business (MBus) will bring you closer to the frontiers of knowledge in your specialist field, and prepare you for leadership roles that require a high level of critical thinking and information analysis.

Public Relations

The world of public relations is fast-growing and exciting. Get the versatile communication skills you need to help an organisation build trusted relationships with its key stakeholders and enhance its public reputation.

Why study Public Relations?

If you enjoy writing and talking to different people, and love framing ideas in imaginative and engaging ways, then a career in Public Relations may be right for you.

Public relations professionals work closely with organisations in the business, government and community sectors, and act as a crucial link with its key stakeholders.

They plan and implement strategic communication campaigns that seek to influence people’s attitudes and opinions about a specific issue or company, or encourage them to change their behaviour in real life.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Feb 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology; or a Bachelor of Management Studies; or another qualification in a relevant subject area deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board; AND
    • you have achieved at least a B grade average across the 300 Level papers in that subject;

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    37937

    Tuition Fee
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    20000 Per year

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