<div>If you plan to become a logistics manager, operations manager or e-commerce manager, it's critical to understand the challenges of creating complex supply chains to move a company's products around the world.In this course, you'll find out what goes into the planning and technology of transportation and logistics networks; as well as building strong partnerships with other companies to achieve a common goal.The more efficient a company's supply chain, and the less physical waste created in the process, the better it is for business performance.Develop the skills to forecast future customer demand, determine order quantities, and ensure that products arrive on time. You'll be able to analyse problems with scheduling; and be introduced to concepts such as lean production.Students will gain insights into new digital technologies and information systems that are changing the way today's products and services are manufactured, transported and consumed.You'll be given plenty of opportunities to apply what you learn to real-world business situations through practical assignments.Internationally recognisedWaikato is ranked in the world's top 251-300 universities for Business &amp; Management Studies in the prestigious QS World University Subject Rankings 2020.You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is ranked in the top 1% of all business schools globally, having achieved the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB in 2005.</div>

New Zealand's distance from overseas markets makes it vital for Kiwi companies to design global supply chains that are fast, efficient, and respond to customer needs.

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

<div>The Master of Professional Writing (MPW) involves taking a core paper, designed specifically to enhance your workplace readiness, as well as elective papers which range across a variety of fields from creative writing to writing for promotional purposes and advertising, for digital media and for scholarly and professional publication.If creative writing is your passion, then you will have the opportunity to specialise in this. The Creative Writing Thesis gives selected students the option of producing a manuscript of publishable quality - whether poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction - in a stimulating and supportive workshop environment of fellow writers, and supervised by award-winning authors. The selection of students for the Creative Writing Thesis is by assessment of a portfolio of poetry and prose, and a manuscript proposal outlining the creative project.When studying towards the MPW you will be able to include a professional writing internship and be offered an on-campus writing mentor, who will provide professional advice and direct you towards writing opportunities.Industry ConnectionsThe staff contributing to the Professional Writing programme have long-standing relationships with the broader writing community at a number of levels:<ul><li>They have established senior profiles as publishers of creative and scholarly writing, as editors of literary and scholarly materials, and as peer reviewers for local and international journals.</li><li>The creative writing staff have won significant local and international prizes for short fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction.</li><li>They publish across a wide range of academic and popular media, including reviews, opinion columns, feature articles, works of scholarly reference, book chapters, scholarly articles, researched scholarly editions, and researched books.</li><li>They are called on to judge local and international literary prizes and to assess applications for substantial public and private funding for literary grants, including the annual University of Waikato Writers' Residency (co-funded by Creative New Zealand) and the Sargeson Grimshaw Writing Fellowship.</li><li>Contributing staff in Screen and Media maintain international networks in scriptwriting and script development.</li><li>Staff maintain professional links with local and international organisations who coordinate, sponsor and enhance the interests of professional writing in Aotearoa New Zealand.</li></ul>Career OpportunitiesMPW graduates will have excellent transferable skills in devising, producing and editing text. If you include a formal internship in your programme of study or take up the option of informal professional mentoring, you will make connections in the professional writing community, and enhance your CV with relevant work experience.Potential careers include editing, long-form researched journalism, policy analysis and policy writing, report writing, script writing, speech writing, teaching, website content editing, writing for digital and broadcast media, writing for stage and screen, writing for travel and tourism and writing for public relations and marketing.Potential employers include biotechnology industries; cultural sector/arts organisations; energy provision sector; higher education sector; libraries and archives; local and district councils; manufacturing and technology; national government, NGOs; non-profit and philanthropic sector; primary industries; print and digital news media; publishing industry; telecommunications; theatre, film and broadcast media production houses; transport, tourism and travel.</div>

The only one of its kind in New Zealand, Waikato's Master of Professional Writing offers a research-led, strongly practice-based qualification in professional and creative writing.

Master of Professional Writing

<div>Learn how to design and run tourism and hospitality operations in a way that is sustainable for local communities and the environment.Globally, there is a huge demand for skilful tourism and hospitality managers who understand how to plan and design business operations to achieve customer satisfaction, can identify any gaps in service delivery, and have the ability to lead employees.They also need to be financially astute and understand the legal requirements for working in this sector.Good communication skills are equally important, so you can confidently manage relationships with staff, suppliers and customers.Build your practical knowledge in areas such as food and beverage systems, commercial accommodation, and events management.The tourism and hospitality industry spans everything from hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars and cafes; through to cruise ships, eco-tourism, adventure activities, theme parks, sport and leisure facilities, music festivals, special events, conference facilities, museums, and so much more.Internationally recognisedThe University of Waikato is highly regarded for teaching and research in this field, with a ranking of #51-75 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021.Waikato is also ranked in the world's top 300 universities for Business &amp; Management Studies in the prestigious QS World University Subject Rankings 2021.You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is ranked in the top 1% of all business schools globally, having achieved the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.</div>

Tourism and hospitality is a major player in New Zealand's economy - and we need experts to steer that growth in the right direction. This short qualification will develop some of the skills needed to run a travel or hospitality business.

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