Graduate Certificate in Applied Management

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Management is to provide students who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with theoretical and applied knowledge in Applied Management.

Students will learn how to analyse strategic issues facing organisations, understand costing and financial management processes and develop and implement appropriate policies in operations and general management. 

High importance is placed on the development of ‘soft’ skills for management (such as communication, business writing, presenting, interpersonal and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific business knowledge and skills.

Compulsory papers

MGT609 (MGT219) Change Management (15 credits)

This paper provides students with an understanding of change management and the managing of the change process within an organisational context, supported by an understanding of leadership theory and solvency analysis in relation to management in organisations.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Debate current schools of thought that contribute to change management in organisations.
• Examine methods for managing the change process in an organisation.
• Analyse the relationship of leadership theory in organizational management.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of organisational change theory in a business environment.

MGT703 (MGT303) Strategic Management (15 credits)

This paper provides students with an insight into how to think strategically in order to gain strategic advantage and to add value to an organisation.  Students apply strategic management principles to simulated and actual business situations to develop their critical thinking skills.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate theories that have influenced approaches to strategic management.
• Analyse an organisation’s internal and external environment.
• Critically evaluate strategic options for specific organisations.
• Assess factors that influence the effectiveness of strategy implementation and evaluate strategic performance of organisations.

MGT709 (MGT309) Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits)

This paper presents insights to enable students to recognise their role in influencing decision makers and understand how to use influence tactics.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Analyse and evaluate a range of perspectives on leadership relevant to different management levels within organisational and situational contexts leadership.
• Discuss and demonstrate their understanding of the influence of a range of factors on leadership.
• Apply leadership contemporary knowledge and skills to the management of change.
• Critically evaluate their current leadership abilities, strengths and weaknesses, and create their own leadership development plan.

MGT710 (MGT312) Advanced Human Resource Management (15 credits)

Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which Human Resource Management supports an organisation in achieving its strategic goals.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Critically assess demographic trends in Aotearoa/New Zealand’s workforce and the implications for organisations and the Human Resource function.
• Design a recruitment and selection process linked to an organisation’s human resource strategy and business strategy.
• Evaluate current approaches to employee professional development and assess how they support an organization in meeting its strategic objectives. 
• Critique current schools of thought in the area of reward and discuss the link between business strategy and reward.