Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

Business & Management

A course by

Wintec

This graduate diploma is designed for students with a degree in another subject aiming to move into management and business strategy roles. It develops specialist skills in business strategy, analytics and strategic thinking, includes a work placement and research project, and is offered full-time or part-time over one year.

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NZ$7,780

inc GST

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop Strategic Management Skills

Students will develop capabilities in business strategy, analytics, and strategic thinking essential for management roles.

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Apply Business Knowledge in Practice

Completion of a professional project and work placement enables practical application of learned skills in real business contexts.

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Understand New Zealand Business Environment

Gain knowledge of business operations, marketing, and societal impacts within the New Zealand context.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management at Wintec is aimed at graduates from other disciplines to prepare them for strategic and management positions within business. The program covers essential management subjects such as marketing management, leadership, strategic planning, and business and society within a New Zealand context. It includes eight compulsory modules, a professional project comprising a research project and work placement to build practical skills and industry connections. The program is delivered at level 7 with a focus on developing strategic thinking and business analytics skills, suitable for international and domestic students with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Course Content

  • Principles of Leadership
  • Strategic Planning for Small Business
  • Services Marketing Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Business and Society
  • Business Research Methods
  • Professional Work Placement
  • Professional Project

What you need to know first

Bachelor degree from a New Zealand institute or approved overseas institution

Level 6 or 7 Diploma with relevant work/life experience

Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience (3 years full-time relevant work experience)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Management

  • Strategy

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Management positions

  • Business strategy roles

  • Marketing management roles