Waikato MBA focuses on Maori world view

Degree is a tool for future leaders, says Gill South

As a result of successful Treaty negotiations, the Maori contribution to GDP is expected to rise from 6 to 25 per cent over the next 20 years.

If you are looking at doing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to improve your chances for the next big promotion, rather than opting for something more traditional, why not consider a new Waikato-based MBA that is drawing the world's attention.

The Waikato-Tainui MBA, run by the University of Waikato Management School and the Waikato Tainui College for Research and Development, has just beaten international business school INSEAD's social entrepreneurship programme and other top European programmes to win the MBA Innovation Award from the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA).

The Waikato-Tainui MBA differs from the typical business qualification in that it is not about individual progress or excellence, but more about a collective learning where everyone contributes to a greater benefit. In its early stages, the main aim is to produce a cohort of Maori leaders who will take on new responsibilities in the coming years.

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