Graduate Diploma in Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
This Graduate Diploma gives students who already have a degree or extensive business experience an opportunity to pursue study in management at an advanced undergraduate level.
The Graduate Diploma in Management allows you to add a specialisation in management with elective options in international business, human resource management, logistics and more to further your career.
You will use your existing graduate skills or extensive experience to start your business study at the equivalent level to the final year of a business degree.
The Graduate Diploma in Management is ideal if you are seeking a promotion in your existing employment, wish to widen your skill and knowledge base and keep ahead in the knowledge game or are considering a career change, including self-employment.
Your studies will see you apply a range of advanced management principles and concepts to address management issues in a range of organisational contexts creatively.
Graduates will have the specialist knowledge and professional skills necessary to make an immediate and valuable contribution in demanding and evolving business environments.
Aims of the programme
The Graduate Diploma in Management gives students who already have a degree, or extensive business experience, an opportunity to pursue study in a specific business discipline at an advanced undergraduate level.
The programme provides opportunities for students to further develop their abilities to critically evaluate and analyse data and qualitative information and to identify, implement and promote decision making that is innovative and value adding for their enterprise.
Key features
- One year full time or longer part time
- Open entry for any person with an undergraduate degree
- This programme is made up of five compulsory courses and two elective courses
- Receive quality supervision from expert advisors for level 7 research project BUS750 Advanced Business Project
- Use recognition of prior undergraduate study, or extensive work experience, to skip courses you already hold the necessary skills and knowledge in (see 'Recognition of Academic Credit’ below)
Structure
Study full time over one year (two semesters plus study breaks), or part-time. Courses are run on our Nelson/Marlborough campus.
See 'Classes and study hours' for more information.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
Alternative Requirements
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for 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 on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Table:](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA")
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 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
Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test
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Recommendation
It is strongly recommended that students are able to competently utilise digital applications and technologies, and have access to same.
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.