Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Get started with postgraduate study to propel your career!
Enhance your applied management skills with our Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management. This programme comprises four advanced management courses designed to provide an in-depth focus on key aspects of management. You’ll explore emerging trends, implement effective business strategies with a user-centred approach, and harness technology-informed management techniques. Additionally, you'll develop the skills needed to manage talent and foster a strong organisational culture.
The aim of this programme is to provide the opportunity for learners to build a sound foundation of applied management skills and knowledge relevant to anyone in a managerial role, whether they are self-employed, or working for a business entity or a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. These advanced management courses are designed to give you broad expertise in applied management and are recommended for people who are currently working in a management role and want to increase their skills.
Effective management addresses the needs of people, processes, and technology. NMIT leads the way by embedding essential employable skills in its curriculum, including advanced communication, collaboration, intellectual analysis, and critical thinking.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management is part of the advanced management courses of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management and Master of Applied Management. Once completed, graduates can then enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma and/or Master of Applied Management in a scaffolding programme of study
Academic requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
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- Relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.
Alternative requirements
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for postgraduate tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)
English language requirements
If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification listed as an acceptable alternative by NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes(external link)
- IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in each band),
Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment
Interview
Applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme.
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management is completed over one semester full time or long for part time and requires the completion of 60 credits of advanced management courses.
Advanced Management CourseCompulsory 60 credits |
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The Postgraduate Certificate is the advanced management courses of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management and Master of Applied management.
Students can choose to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management and progress to either the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management or Master of Applied Management. This pathway is best done part time to ensure the correct sequence of courses.
We pride ourselves on the applied nature of our programmes, with teamwork and peer learning being key to embedding the transferable skills you will learn with us. We encourage you to talk to us early about goals of further study so we can develop a study plan with you.
This programme is delivered following the 17-week semester model. Each semester, learners complete up to 60 credits of courses. Please note that 60 credits per semester is required to be a full-time learner, if you are enrolled in 1-3 courses a semester you are a part time learner.
When will I attend class? |
| A student can expect to attend one, two-hour class each week per course on campus. These classes run between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays. As a full-time learner (4 courses), you will attend 8 hours of classes per week on campus. If you wish to be a part time learner we recommend 1 course per semester, this would require 2 hours on campus for a class per week. In addition to these classes you will have optional regular academic and research workshops to support you learning. |
How much time do I need to spend studying each semester? |
| As a general indication, for each level 8 (15 credit) course, you can expect 150 total learning hours per semester.
Thus, for each 15-credit course, each week, a student can expect 10 hours of study (comprised of 2 hours of classroom teaching and 8 hours of self-directed learning). For a full-time study with 4 courses in a semester, this means 8 hours of face-to-face classroom teaching and 32 hours of self-directed learning per week, for a total of 40 hours. |
You will need to have a laptop or desktop (a laptop is preferred because it is easier to bring to campus) and your preferred method for taking notes in class. You will also require regular access to the internet for self-study activities in addition to the student Wi-Fi on campus.
Every course has a dedicated Moodle page, our education online platform, where learners can access resources and assessment instruction, submit assessments, and communicate with their tutor via forums. Learners also have access to Office365 and the NMIT library catalogue (print, ebooks, research databases).
As a Postgraduate learner, you will be required to use APA7 referencing, navigate research databases, and academic writing. Our Library Learner Services regularly run workshops throughout the programme to support learners in developing and refining these skills in preparation for the thesis.
Learners will also be required to read widely in academic texts and articles to complete assessments. Our Library Learner Services can help learners develop research reading techniques to efficiently read large volumes of academic texts.
Our advanced management courses at level 8 will give you versatility in navigating dynamic roles and business environments and prepare you for future study. These courses are compulsory.
Courses in Master programme:
MGT801 Critical Issues in Management
(15 credits)
Learners will examine emerging trends and confidently debate complex and current managerial issues while seeing them from different perspectivesandfacilitatinganunderstanding of theinterests/priorities of various stakeholders.
MGT802 Design Thinking and Innovative Entrepreneurship
(15 credits)
In this course, learners willintegrate innovation and design thinking into a multidisciplinary decision-making process and employ business strategies with an effective user-centred approach. They willdevelopproductsand services within the context of challenges such as inclusion, sustainability,diversity, and the drive to create successful and meaningful organisations.
MGT803 Managing in a Digital World
(15 credits)
Learners willbe able tooperateeffectively with technology-informed management.Learnerswill beassistedin formulatingnew opportunities and strategies, process innovation, and in applying various digital tools to improve management in marketing and communication.
MGT804 Leadership and Managing Talent
(15 credits)
Learnerscanmanage people, organisations, and themselves to build sustainable competitive advantage for selected business/professional practices.Theywill develop skills to manage talent effectively and to createapositive organisational culture. They will alsoimplement systems to support the cultural relevanceandethical and sustainable achievement of organisational goals in line withtheirvalues,visionand mission.
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A graduate of the Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Management will be well prepared to contribute to the effectiveness of an organisation through the application of advanced specialised knowledge, skills, problem-solving ability, critical awareness and research capability.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of management issues and design solutions for a contemporary environment or a range of environments.
- Employ innovative management approaches and leadership in complex contexts.
- Apply advanced knowledge of management to problem solving.
- Engage in rigorous analysis and critical thinking about complex management issues across a wide range of sectors, industry areas, businesses and organisations.
Graduates will find career opportunities in a wide variety of sectors including the public, private and not for profit sectors. This includes managerial responsibilities and leadership roles in whether they are self-employed or working for a business entity or a public, private or not for profit organisation. Research-related roles including consultancy and advisory positions in a wide range of business and industry-specialised areas both domestically and internationally.
Potential roles after graduation include:
- Trainer
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Management Consultant
- Retail Manager
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Operations Coordinator
Recognition of Academic Credit (RAC)
Evidence of previous study or extensive work experience can be used to apply for recognition of academic credit (RAC), also known as Recognition of prior Learning (RPL) or Cross credit (CC) potentially allowing you to skip courses which you can show you hold the required skills and knowledge for already.
If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Academic Credit (RAC), contact us about making an appointment to discuss this with our Student Learning Advisor. It is useful to bring along documentation such as:
- Previous academic transcripts
- Course Descriptors or Syllabus, including Learning Outcomes
- Curriculum vitae and work history
The Student Learning Advisor will help you assess your eligibility for Recognition of Academic Credit, and advise you on what further evidence you may need to provide and fees. It is recommended the RAC processes is started a minimum of eight weeks prior to the course start date to ensure time for assessment and processing.
Find out more about the NMIT Policies and Procedures(external link) around Recognition of Academic Credit.
Entry requirements
About the provider
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