What you will learn
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management will be able to:
- acknowledge that the world views of leaders and managers impact how values and philosophies shape leadership and management decision making
- communicate effectively (orally, visually and in writing) with people of different cultures
- work effectively in bicultural and multicultural teams and exercise leadership as required
- engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving
- learn independently and appreciate the need for continued learning
- apply advanced knowledge and professional and managerial skills to practical and new situations
- critically evaluate research literature and research findings in management studies and their application in organisations
- identify, analyse and address ethical issues in leadership and management in practical and applied situations
- plan, conduct and report on small-scale research projects
- analyse and argue from evidence
- undertake further postgraduate study
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent study/work experience
Hold a Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent study/work experience OR hold a Bachelor's degree in a discipline or subject area other than business and with relevant work experience.**
International students
Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent study/work experience
IELTS 6.5 (with no band lower than 6.0) or equivalent (including NZCEL (Academic) Level 5).
Hold a Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent study/work experience OR hold a Bachelor's degree in a discipline or subject area other than business and with relevant work experience.**
*International fee displayed is for 1 year of study (equivalent to 120 credits) and does not include insurance and administration (approximately $924 per year of study).
**2-year work experience in a Manager or Senior Manager role in accounting, finance, marketing, hospitality, information systems, general management, or similar. A full CV / Resume is required together with supporting documents that demonstrate the nature of the employment and key responsibilities of the work performed.
Offering institute
This qualification is offered by Whitireia.
On 1 September 2022, the operations of Whitireia transferred to the Whitireia and WelTec business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). As part of this, all existing Whitireia programmes transferred to Te Pūkenga.
