WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A SPECIFIC AREA OF MANAGEMENT TO COMPLEMENT YOUR EXISTING DEGREE OR CAREER ASPIRATIONS?
Then this is the qualification for you.
International fee: $23,900, Fee after scholarship: $19,400
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.
New Zealand offers residency under a number of categories including for those who have completed their study in New Zealand. To learn more about your specific situation, please refer to the or engage with a licensed immigration adviser.
YOUR EXCITING NEW CAREER AWAITS
This Graduate Diploma in Applied Management prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in New Zealand and internationally across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Graduates may pursue roles in management, operations, marketing, human resources, business development, team leadership, and more. The programme also equips graduates with transferable knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities that support career progression, leadership development, entrepreneurial thinking, and employment opportunities in an increasingly global business environment. It also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study.
An undergraduate degree or appropriate degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.
International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet the entry requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
We do not accept international learners under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment.
You must supply certified copies of proof of identify, academic records and proof of residency (where appropriate).
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Management is a 120-credit programme designed to build advanced management knowledge and practical skills.
You'll complete three compulsory courses along with 鈥榚lective鈥� courses from the Bachelor of Applied Management schedule. At least 75 credits are completed at Level 7.
Elective courses are scheduled by AIC based on programme and cohort requirements. Not all electives may be available at all times, and course offerings are subject to scheduling and enrolment considerations.
Programme structure
|
Course |
Level |
Credits |
|
Research Methods |
6 |
15 |
|
Organisational Research Design |
7 |
15 |
|
Industry Project |
7 |
30 |
|
One or more Level 6 elective courses |
6 |
15鈥�30 |
|
Two or more Level 7 elective courses |
7 |
30鈥�45 |
|
Total |
|
120 |
Compulsory courses
|
Course |
Level |
Credits |
Description |
|
Research Methods |
6 |
15 |
Develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply research methods within a business environment. |
|
Organisational Research Design |
7 |
15 |
Conceptualise and scope an investigation to research an organisational challenge or opportunity. |
|
Industry Project |
7 |
30 |
Test the relevance of theories to the workplace and reflect critically on the relationship between theory and industry practice. |
Level 6 elective courses
|
Course |
Level |
Credits |
Description |
|
Contemporary Communication Practices |
6 |
15 |
Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders using a variety of media and technologies. |
|
Contemporary Iwi M膩ori Organisations |
6 |
15 |
Recognise and understand contemporary iwi M膩ori organisations to inform your own practice. |
|
Consumer Behaviour |
6 |
15 |
Develop the capability to interpret and use consumer behaviour models and develop appropriate marketing communication strategies to reach consumer markets. |
|
Design Thinking for Organisations |
6 |
15 |
Apply the tools and concepts of design thinking to recommend innovative outcomes for organisations. |
|
Entrepreneurship |
6 |
15 |
Acquire a broad overview of the principles, theories, and practice of entrepreneurship and analyse the significance of entrepreneurial activity to economic wellbeing. |
|
Facilities Management |
6 |
15 |
Develop the skills, knowledge, and organisational aptitude to manage hospitality facilities. |
|
Human Resources |
6 |
15 |
Practise ethically in the functions and application of human resource management within contemporary New Zealand organisations. |
|
Leadership in Action |
6 |
15 |
Apply concepts and principles of leadership and create a personal development plan to advance your leadership capabilities. |
|
Marketing Development and Sales |
6 |
15 |
Create effective sales plans and conduct ethical sales encounters. |
|
Marketing Planning and Control |
6 |
15 |
Produce an effective and operational marketing plan for a market or business of interest. |
|
Rooms Division Operations Management |
6 |
15 |
Develop the skills, knowledge, and aptitude to implement and monitor management planning in the operations of the front office and housekeeping division. |
|
Services Marketing Management |
6 |
15 |
Apply marketing and quality practices to develop effective marketing plans and objectives for service organisations. |
|
Special Topic Level 6 |
6 |
15 |
Carry out research into a special topic in business. |
Level 7 elective courses
|
Course |
Level |
Credits |
Description |
|
Business Transformation and Change |
7 |
15 |
Participate effectively in situations of change within organisations. |
|
Contemporary Issues in Organisations |
7 |
15 |
Critically examine, analyse, and evaluate contemporary dynamic issues reflected in a specific industry |
|
Implementing Sustainable Practice |
7 |
15 |
Lead the evaluation and practical implementation of sustainability approaches to organisational processes, procedures, products, and planning |
|
International Marketing |
7 |
15 |
Apply ethical processes to targeting offshore markets and their cultural requirements. |
|
Managing Innovation and Change |
7 |
15 |
Think creatively and critically about the leadership and management needs of organisations as they grow from start-up to longevity |
|
Organisational Strategy |
7 |
15 |
Develop strategic thinking and practical skills in strategic decision making in organisational contexts. |
|
Special Topic Level 7 |
7 |
15 |
Carry out research into a special topic in business. |
You will be expected to spend about 300 hours per study block on your course work. This includes both scheduled class time and self-directed study. Some of these hours may be spent in a workplace gaining hands-on experience and developing important industry and business connections.
Progress into higher levels of learning and enhance your employment potential with postgraduate study in Management.
