Graduate Diploma in Management
(Industry Stream)

Administration of the Graduate Diploma in Management (Industry Stream) has been transferred to the College of Business and Economics.

Please note that the Graduate Diploma in Management (Industry Stream) is currently under review and may not be offered beyond 2011. For further information please contact the Head of the Department of Management.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Management aims to provide graduates from a range of backgrounds with access to advanced undergraduate management knowledge and skills. It will help graduates whose education is in arts, science, engineering, or education gain an understanding of the concepts, tools, frameworks and language of management.

The Graduate Diploma in Management is a Level 7 qualification on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications.

The industry stream of the Graduate Diploma in Management is a joint venture between the Department of Management in the College of Business and Economics and Professional and Executive Development. This programme has been developed in response to the needs of working graduates in business and the professions.

The Graduate Diploma in Management (Industry Stream) requires a satisfactory pass in five courses to be completed part-time within a four-year period. Participants may also enrol in individual courses as part of their professional development.

Features

• Flexible and modular programme
• Teaching that is relevant to industry issues
• Applied work-based projects
• Tailored to industry needs
• Development of highly useful leadership and management skills
• Credible qualification

Benefits

• Access to University resources and teaching expertise
• Peer group learning environment
• Interaction and networking with other executives
• Connections with industry peers
• Career enhancement opportunity

Programme

• Exclusive programme offered directly to organisations
• Candidates nominated and supported by their employers
• Establishment of committed learning groups
• Course delivery of full-day block modules
• Assignments integrated with work commitments
• Presented by leading academics with industry credibility
• Executive style programme