Graduate Diploma in Applied Management
Course details
About the course
About the programme
Want to learn more about a specific area of management to complement your existing degree or career aspirations?
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.
This programme is offered at our Auckland International Campus by Future Skills Academy due to a sub-contract arrangement with Otago Polytechnic. Find out more.
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
- 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 the undergraduate level.
- International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet the entry requirements.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (academic, no band score lower than 5.5) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 762 786.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We’re known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We’ve earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you’ll gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.