Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management (Business Information Systems)
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS ARE PROJECTED TO GROW RAPIDLY OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS LEADING TO AN INCREASING NEED FOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS.
There is also an increasing demand for those professionals to hold higher level qualifications. Applicants for these roles are therefore at a considerable advantage with a postgraduate qualification.
Flexibility within this qualification will enable aspirations to be matched/targeted to specific employment opportunities.
You will extend and deepen your knowledge and understanding of current information systems management capabilities and issues in a range of applied settings through experiential learning strategies and reflective practice. There is the opportunity to work with industry during a professional project and the programme also includes employability workshops, industry events and guest speakers.
This qualification will prepare you for further postgraduate study in the Master of Applied Management (Business Information Systems).
Campus Information
Auckland
Level 1, 350 Queen Street, Auckland
Intakes
- Feb
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining capable staff who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to meeting the needs of our learners and partners.
Providing an environment where individuals can develop their lives and careers is at the heart of what we do, and this is as true for our staff as our students. We foster the leadership and communication skills that can make great ideas happen. We welcome and include everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, religious or ethical beliefs or political opinions.
We offer great staff benefits and services:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Worship/prayer room
- Subsidised health insurance
- Free sessions with Raise (EAP)
- Standing desks and ergonomic furniture
- Annual professional development financial support
- Membership of one professional organisation
- Bicultural competency certificate
- Long service leave
- Celebration of birthdays and anniversaries
- Monthly social staff events
- Quarterly team-building activities
- Christmas party
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum academic entry requirements are:
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline, OR
A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above.
International applicants must demonstrate that they have equivalent academic qualifications and experience. Click here for your country's equivalent academic entry requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
New Zealand University Entrance OR
Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A