Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management (PGDipEM)
Business & Management
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Otago University
A postgraduate diploma designed for executives, the PGDipEM consists of six papers and a business project in executive management. It covers strategic management, leadership, marketing, finance, people management, and project management.
It will take a total of 3 years
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Develop strategic management and thinking skills
Gain the ability to formulate and implement effective business strategies in dynamic environments.
Enhance executive leadership capabilities
Build leadership skills to effectively manage teams and drive organisational success.
Understand and apply marketing and value creation
Learn how to create, deliver, and communicate value to customers through marketing strategies.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management (PGDipEM) at the University of Otago is a part-time programme designed for working professionals and executives. The qualification consists of six 15-point papers chosen from a suite of topics covering general management, strategic thinking, leadership, marketing, people management, finance, innovation, negotiations, sustainability, and project management, plus a business project. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and need to enrol as part of an organisational group in consultation with the Director of Executive Programmes. The programme can be completed over three years part-time. Currently, this programme is not being offered.
Course Content
- General Management Concepts
- Strategic Thinking
- Enhancing Leadership
- Marketing - Creating Value for Customers
- Managing People and Performance
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- The Art of Labour Negotiations
- Corporate Sustainability
- Project Management
- Business Project in Executive Management
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce)
Enrolment as part of an organisational group and arrangement with the Director, Executive Programmes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Corporate Leadership
Executive Management
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