Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year full-time

Location

City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch

Fees

NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February and July

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Management at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates of any field who want to add management skills to their degree.

The programme includes 200 hours of workplace projects and an industry project, so you finish with New Zealand workplace experience.

What You'll Study

You choose courses at Levels 5 to 7 across business disciplines, including accounting, marketing, human resources, leadership, project management and strategic management. The programme also includes workplace learning and an industry project.

Why Choose This Programme?

Open to any degree: entry is from a bachelor's degree in any field except applied management.
Workplace experience: 200 hours of workplace projects and an industry project.
Pathway to a master's: leads on to the Master of Applied Management (180 credit).

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Team leadership	Team leader, front-line manager or general manager.
Business roles	Business development, project or programme coordinator, small business manager.
Further study	Master of Applied Management (180 credit) at Ara.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field except applied management. Applicants over 20 with equivalent skills and experience may also be considered.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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