Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Develop your career further with Unitec's Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management). This one-year programme is ideal if you want to continue to build your expertise in HR, have a degree in another field and are looking to broaden your knowledge or have significant work experience and want to gain practical HR skills. Strengthen your knowledge of organisational behaviour and develop the tools to solve HR challenges. Apply your knowledge in a hands-on Industry-Based Learning (IBL) placement, gaining valuable experience in the workplace.
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must have completed the following:
- A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
- A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
- A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 2 English. or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Applyonline, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
- If you’re seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
For more information download the programme regulations document.
International students
Academic requirements
As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the country-specific admission requirement
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
- Provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through evidence of one of the kinds described in NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
- If you’re seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
For more information download the programme regulations document.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.