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10 August 2023
Dilkash Bano
11B/118 Vrindavan
Vrindavan Yojna-3
Lucknow
Lucknow, 226025
India

Student ID: 1645783

Conditional Pathway Offer of Place
We are pleased to advise you that your application for a place at the University of Waikato has been successful. You have been granted
a Conditional Pathway Offer of Place, subject to conditions/specifications of the pathway outlined below.
Qualification Details/Pathway offer leading to:
Qualification: Master of Management Studies
Programme: Master of Management Studies in International Management
Division: Division of Management
Enrolment Status: Full-time study
Location: Hamilton Campus
The University of Waikato supports Dilkash Bano being granted a Pathway student visa upon successfully meeting Immigration New Zealand requirements (refer
to the Study Visa section of this offer). The University of Waikato has appropriately assessed the student's application and can confirm that an offer has been
made in accordance with sections 533 and 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and is appropriate for the student’s expectations, English language
proficiency and academic capability. The University of Waikato has agreed to observe and be bound by The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International
Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website at https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-
partners/education-code-of-practice/.

Pathway Qualifications and Conditions for progression:

Step Qualification/Programme Subject

Options Conditions/Programme Specifications

This offer of place is conditional on you meeting the English language requirements
Qualification: Graduate outlined below.
Diploma
1 Programme: Graduate Prior to enrolment, you are required to provide the certificates and transcripts of
your Bachelor’s and Master's degrees (either the original or verified documents).
Diploma in Strategic
Management You will need to discuss your paper selection with a course advisor prior to
enrolment.

Qualification: Master of
Management Studies
2 Programme: Master of You are required to complete the Graduate Diploma with a minimum average grade
Management Studies in of B to be eligible to enrol in this Master's programme.
International Management

Pathway Start dates/durations:

Step Qualification Start Date Estimated End Date

1 Graduate Diploma 01 July 2024 22 June 2025
2 Master of Management Studies 30 June 2025 01 November 2026

English Language Requirements

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You are required to provide evidence that you have met the English language criteria for the programme. This can be done by any of the
following:
an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no bands below 5.5, or
an iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 80 with a Writing score of 21, or
a B grade or better at Level 7 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
a PTE Academic overall score of 46 and no PTE communicative skills score below 36, or
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, or
Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE) with an overall score of 169 and no bands below 162, or
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a score of 54, or
equivalent as listed on the Calendar
Please note that these tests must have been completed no more than two years prior to your programme start date.
Waikato offers English language programmes for all levels. Information and application information is available here
Additional Qualification Information
Please note that you are also eligible for direct entry into the Master of Business and Management (180 points, 12 months), the Master
of Management in Supply Chain Management (180 points, 12 months), or the Master of Professional Accounting (220 points, 14
months). Please submit a new application if you are interested in any of these programmes.
Master of Management Studies in International Management
This offer is for a 180-point Masters degree. The standard completion time for a 180-point Masters degree is 18 months (1.5 academic
years). It may be possible to complete in a shorter period at the discretion of the Faculty. It is recommended that you familiarise
yourself with the regulations for the degree as there are grade average requirements for some papers in the degree. The regulations are
available at http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/regulations/masters/.
Please note that the estimated tuition fees quoted for this programme below are for the whole programme (180 points).

International Fees Information

Description - Note fees quoted in NZ$ Amount
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management 35035.00
Master of Management Studies in International Management 53685.00
Medical & Travel Insurance Fee for one year 850.00
Student Services Fee for 120 points 943.00
Total NZ$ 90513.00
Please note: Your final fees are based on the papers (units or modules) you choose in your Qualification when you enrol. The fee quoted in this
offer is the indicative (or estimated) tuition fee for your qualification over one year of study based on 2024 fees. Our fees for future academic
years are not available yet. If you are enrolling into a programme in a future academic year, use the above indicative fees as a guideline only.
You need to be aware that any changes you make to your choice of papers will result in a change to your tuition fee, and if you need to repeat a
paper, you must pay the fee again. Our fees are subject to inflationary trends and Government policy and regulation. The University sets new
tuition fees each year and you will be charged the new fee in each year you study. Your fee will not remain the same as when you started. We
strongly recommend you refer to our fees page to understand more about this.

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Important Start Date information
Orientation Week for this qualification starts on 01 July 2024. All classes start one week later and you must have met all conditions, be
physically here and enrolled in the specific papers approved at the Faculty before classes start. The compulsory orientation week allows
you to finalise paper selections, payments, visa, medical insurance, settle into accommodation and familiarise yourself with the campus
prior to classes starting. You have compulsory events in this week that you must attend including the formal International Orientation.
The programme is designed to give you all the practical information you need to adapt to life in New Zealand and at the University, and
the opportunity to establish some social networks with other students and staff. For more information, please refer to our Key University
dates.
Important Accommodation Information
Accommodation applications are compulsory if booking On-campus or Homestay accommodation. Payment alone does not guarantee
accommodation. Apply for accommodation at: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/student-life/accommodation
How to accept and pay fees
Accepting your offer
To accept your offer of place online, go to your MyWaikato student portal and click on “Respond to Offer”. If you have applied through an
education agent, please notify your agent that you wish to accept your offer and they will respond on your behalf.
Paying your Fees
At the University of Waikato, payment of tuition fees is the final confirmation of your acceptance. You should pay the required amount,
which is the fee for the first year of study or the first programme of study listed on your pathway offer. Please ensure your student ID and
full name are clearly shown in payment transfer documents. For more information, please refer to:
https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/international/how-to-apply/how-to-accept-and-pay-fees
To view and download your receipt, log into your MyWaikato and locate your receipt under Finance > View my Receipts.
Scholarship Information
The University of Waikato offers many scholarships. To apply, view available scholarships, regulations and closing dates you are
encouraged to visit our scholarships information: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
Study Visa
As an international student, you will need to obtain a student visa before you travel to New Zealand. If you are already in New Zealand
you will need to ensure that you hold an appropriate visa for your programme of study prior to study commencement. Approval to enrol
at the University of Waikato does not automatically qualify you for a student visa. We suggest you start the process of applying as soon
as possible as failure to obtain the correct visa before your classes start may result in you being unable to study with us.
You can apply for your student visa before you pay your tuition fees. This only applies to students applying from outside New Zealand.
For more information please refer to the INZ website.
Please note, students enrolling in a qualification that has a standard length of time of two years or more are eligible to apply for a
Pathway visa from Immigration New Zealand (INZ). The University of Waikato supports these students being granted a Pathway visa
upon successfully meeting the INZ requirements. For more information please refer to the Pathway Student visa page.
Kind regards
Admissions Office
University of Waikato

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