Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management – Pending Approval*
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management is a Level 8 qualification designed for individuals who’ve completed a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and wish to further their expertise in applied management. This advanced qualification equips you with both practical skills and strategic knowledge to thrive in leadership and management roles. With a focus on real-world applications, the programme helps you tackle complex business challenges and enhances your ability to succeed in a competitive global market. It’s a flexible and versatile programme, supporting your professional development while offering clear pathways to advanced study and career progression in applied management. You can complete the diploma in as little as one year full-time or up to four years part-time, depending on your previous study, professional experience, and course preferences. *Please note that this programme is pending approval with NZQA, but we are now accepting applications
Entry requirements
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic 6.0 Listening 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. 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. Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement) An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Business or Management An undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the Ara-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system), subject to assessment by the programme coordinator.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.