Graduate Diploma in Applied Management (Level 7)

Our one-year Graduate Diploma in Applied Management will build on your existing business expertise and equip you with the technical and decision-making skills you need for success as a professional business manager in New Zealand and internationally.
Develop specialised skills to forge a career in the industry of your choice. Build practical proficiency in relevant business settings and sharpen your critical thinking, strategic decision making and advanced analytic skills. Gain real world experience in a retail, project management or tourism and hospitality management environment – and graduate not only with a highly relevant, multi-disciplinary qualification but also with invaluable industry networks and business links in New Zealand.
This programme has two components:
Compulsory – You will gain the fundamental concepts and skills you need in basic business management and planning, to deliver workable business solutions. Skills include people management, organisational behaviour, marketing and business communication, applied accounting, budgeting and strategic operational management.
Specialisation – You will focus on a specific area of business management, consisting of two modules, in your area of interest.

To be eligible to take this programme of study, applicants need to:

• Be 20+ years of age
• Have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher,
• or provided evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience and have gained approval from the Academic Board for special admission,
• Meet an English language requirement:
  • IELTS - provide evidence of an IELTS overall band score of at least 6.0 (Academic), with no individual band less than 5.5
  • Pearson Academic Test - have a Pearson Academic Test score of 50 and above with no individual band score less than 42
  • LanguageCert - have a C1 Expert Test PASS with no less than a pass in each skill