Business

Graduate Diploma in Applied Management*

Graduate Diploma in Applied Management*

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A SPECIFIC AREA OF MANAGEMENT TO COMPLEMENT YOUR EXISTING DEGREE OR CAREER ASPIRATIONS?

 

Then this is the qualification for you. Complete an intensive programme of generic business study or study in a specific area of business management. Graduates will have a sound understanding of the dynamic environment in which managers operate, enabling them to apply that knowledge at organisational and strategic levels in a range of industries and organisations. Undertake a significant industry-based research project, coupled with a 200-hour internship enabling you to gain vital practical experience.

New Zealand offers residency under a number of categories including for those who have completed their study in New Zealand. To learn more about your specific situation, please refer to the Immigration New Zealand website or engage with a licensed immigration adviser.

Programme Summary

Level:
Level 7
Credits:
120 credits
Fees:
International fee: $22,000
Duration:
One year full-time
Who Can Join:
International students
Campus:
Auckland Central (Queen St)
Intakes:
February, April, July, October

Highlights

Internships available

Complete a project within an organisation

Practical courses

Interactive classes

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YOUR EXCITING NEW CAREER AWAITS

 

This programme leads to successful careers as Project Managers, Team Leaders, Marketers, Marketing Assistants and Human Resources Assistants.

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE INFORMATION

An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.

You can't enrol in a major that you've already studied at undergraduate level.  

International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet the entry requirements. Click here for equivalent academic entry requirements by country. 

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

We do not accept international learners under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment.

You must supply certified copies of proof of identify, academic records and proof of residency (where appropriate).

You should allow $80-$150 per paper for required text books. This will be approximately $500 per year.

We recommend that you choose from the following paths of study: Business Transformation and Change, Strategic Management or Business Sustainability. 

 

Industry Project (IP)

   
 

Business Transformation & Change

Strategic Management

Business Sustainability

Block 1

Contemporary Issues in Organisations (Level 7 - 15 credits)

Contemporary Issues in Organisations (Level 7 - 15 credits)

Contemporary Issues in Organisations (Level 7 - 15 credits)

Improving Organisational Performance (Level 6 - 30 credits)

Improving Organisational Performance (Level 6 - 30 credits)

Improving Organisational Performance (Level 6 - 30 credits)

Block 2

Project Management

(Level 6 - 15 credits)

Leadership in Action 

(Level 6 - 15 credits)

Entrepreneurship

(Level 6 - 15 credits)

Block 3

Organisational Research Design

(Level 7 - 15 credits)

Business Transformation and Change

(Level 7 - 15 credits)

Organisational Research Design

(Level 7 - 15 credits)

Organisational Strategy 

(Level 7- 15 credits)

Organisational Research Design (Level 7 - 15 credits)

Implementing Sustainable Practice (Level 7 - 15 credits)

Block 4

Block 5

Industry Project

(Level 7 - 30 credits)

Industry Project

(Level 7 - 30 credits)

Industry Project

(Level 7 - 30 credits)

 

Level 6 courses 

Improving Organisational Performance

Learn to contribute to a team which conceptualises, investigates and proposes feasible solutions to improve organisational performance.

Project Management

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of project management and apply project management skills, tools and techniques, as a project team member or project manager.

Leadership in Action

Develop an understanding of applied concepts and principles of leadership and create a personal development plan to advance their leadership capabilities.

Entrepreneurship

Gain an understanding of the key resources, skills, techniques, attitudes and personal ethics required to operate successfully as an entrepreneur. 

Level 7 courses 

Contemporary Issues in Organisations

Learn how to critically examine, analyse and evaluate contemporary dynamic issues reflected in a specific industry within the last two years.

Organisational Research Design

Develop the ability to conceptualise and scope an investigation in order to research an organisational challenge or opportunity.

Business Transformation and Change

Discover how to participate effectively in situations of change within organisations.

Organisational Strategy 

Learn to develop strategic thinking and practical skills in strategic decision-making in organisational contexts.

Implementing Sustainable Practice

Discover how to lead the evaluation and practical implementation of sustainability approaches to various aspects of organisational processes, procedures, products and planning.

Managing Innovation and Change

Learn how to think creatively and to critically evaluate the challenge of leadership and management needs as a company grows from start up to longevity.

Applied Management Mini Project A

Undertake an advanced project (as an individual or within a group) which focuses in depth on the integration of theory and practice as it applies to a particular aspect of management in an authentic workplace.

Please note: the size of the project will be negotiated with your Applied Management Project Supervisor.

Industry Project

Undertake an advanced project (as an individual or within a group) which focuses in depth on the integration of theory and practice as it applies to a particular aspect of management in an authentic workplace.

Please note: the size of the project will be negotiated with your Applied Management Project Supervisor. 

You may be able to select other courses from our Bachelor of Applied Management on request. 

You will be expected to spend about 300 hours per study block on your course work. This includes both scheduled class time and self-directed study. Some of these hours may be spent in a workplace gaining hands-on experience and developing important industry and business connections.

Progress into higher levels of learning and enhance your employment potential with postgraduate study in Management.