University of Waikato

Waikato

New Zealand

Overview

The Bachelor of Business (BBus) with a major in Accounting, offered by the Waikato Management School, equips students with the skills to make organizations more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. The Waikato Management School holds Triple Crown Accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, placing it in the top 1% of business schools globally. The program provides a strong foundation in core business areas such as strategy, economics, and data analytics, along with advanced expertise in accounting. Students will learn to prepare financial records according to international reporting standards and understand commercial and taxation laws, honing skills in auditing, investment, taxation, asset management, contracts, and trusts.

Website

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/apply

Median Salary

$55,666

Ranking

#761

US World and News Report

#235

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

72%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Scholarships

University of Waikato Chancellor's Scholarship - Awarded based on academic merit, financial need, or a combination of both.; University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (NZD 15,000) - Awarded based on academic merit, financial need, or a combination of both. Available for undergraduate and master's degrees.; University of Waikato Dean of Arts Scholarship; Waikato International Excellence Scholarship - Prestigious scholarship for international students.; Waikato International Progression Bursary (NZD 10,000) - Up to NZ$10,000 for tuition.; International Scholarship (University of Waikato College) ($4,000) - Available for students starting in July 2026 and November 2026 intake.; International NZD$4,000.00 scholarship (NZD 4,000) - A NZD$4,000 credit toward tuition fees, available to students from specific countries, enrolled in a Foundation or Diploma programme.; International NZD$3,000.00 scholarship (NZD 3,000) - A NZD$3,000 credit toward tuition fees, available to students from specific countries, enrolled in a Foundation or Diploma programme.; Academic English Bursary - A 10% tuition fee bursary for up to 2 levels of the Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL).; University of Waikato College International Pathway Scholarship (NZD 2,500) - Successful graduates from the University of Waikato College who progress to the University of Waikato will be eligible for this scholarship.; Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme - One of the top scholarships for school-leavers.; Summer Research Scholarship Programme - Provides promising undergraduate, final-year honours, and first-year master's degree students the opportunity to experience research.; Undergraduate Scholarships ($8,750) - Range between $2,500 and $15,000, with varying tenure options (one, two, or three years).