Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

Business & Management

A course by

SIT

A one-year full-time or up to five-years part-time programme for those with a degree or relevant experience, designed to provide advanced applied knowledge in business management, strategy, leadership, and operations via distance learning.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online

It will take a total of 1 year

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Effectively manage organisational change

Debate and apply theories and methods for managing change processes and leadership in organisations.

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Design and complete research projects

Select research topics, conduct literature reviews, choose methodologies, collect and analyse data, and communicate findings in the management context.

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Strategic business planning and analysis

Evaluate and apply strategic management principles to real world organisations, including performance analysis and internal/external environment assessment.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Management provides professionals and those with significant business experience with a recognised pathway into advanced business management roles. The programme is structured around both theoretical and applied management learning, focusing on strategic issues, financial management, operations, human resources, and leadership development. Students gain practical expertise through research projects or internships, preparing them for senior positions in a variety of business environments.

Course Content

  • Change Management
  • Research Methodology
  • Strategic Management
  • Relationships, Influence and Leadership
  • Advanced Human Resource Management
  • Management Research Project (Applied Management) or Internship (Applied Management)
  • Operations Management (Elective)
  • Organisational Behaviour (Elective)
  • Health and Safety in Employment (Elective)

What you need to know first

Undergraduate degree in any discipline OR

Mature student (aged at least 20) with evidence of at least three years' relevant work experience

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business & Management

  • Leadership Roles

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Management roles in a wide range of organisations

  • Strategic analysis and planning roles

  • Operations management

  • Human resource management

  • Team leadership positions