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Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

STARTS: July 2024
Madras Street
International Close Date: Please Enquire

Complement your existing degree and advance your career in management by tailoring this graduate qualification to meet your specific needs.

This qualification allows you to design a programme of study integrating intermediate to advanced learning in a range of management disciplines including:

  • Management and leadership
  • Strategic management
  • Operations management
  • Human resource management
  • Project management

Your programme may be a combination of recognised course work based on prior knowledge, and learning obtained through new study. You'll channel the knowledge and skills you acquire into a practical industry project for a local business or organisation who you will also assist to resolve a nominated issue.

Part-time up to 4 years.

Fees for 2024

Domestic Fee
$7,197 - $8,057 per year
Indicative Student Services Fee
$350 per year
Valid To
December 31, 2024

A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding applied management

Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.

What if English is not my first Language?

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.
  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
  • 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.
  • What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
  • You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

  • 5.5 Listening
  • 5.5 Reading
  • 5.5 Writing
  • 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

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Core courses
 
Elective courses

Career opportunities

On completion of this qualification you will have the knowledge and skills at organisational and strategic level to successfully lead a range of industries and organisations.

Study pathways

To expand your expertise in a particular area you can choose elective papers from our Bachelor of Applied Management.

Recommended school subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics

Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

FULL-TIME - 1 Year

Complement your existing degree and advance your career in management by tailoring this graduate qualification to meet your specific needs.

Information
Type Graduate Certificate / Diploma
Code CH4047
Next Starts July 2024
May be available for Study Visa? Yes
International application close date Please Enquire
Credits 120
Level 7
May be eligible for Fees Free? Yes
Reference CH4047-STRU

Fees for 2024

Domestic Fee
$7,197 - $8,057 per year
Indicative Student Services Fee
$350 per year
Valid To
December 31, 2024

Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme. You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid-19 vaccination status to apply for this programme, but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19 before allowing you to complete work at their organisation.

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Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Jul 2024 - Christchurch
Start date: 22 July 2024
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Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.

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