Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management
at ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURYFree ConsultationQUALIFICATION
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
July (February also listed in Ara's 2026 fee guide; confirm availability)
Programme Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates of any field who want to manage operations, quality and product development.
It includes 200 hours of workplace projects and an industry project.
What You'll Study
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership
- Marketing Intelligence
- Product Development Management
- Resource Integration Management
- Critical Reflection on Work
Why Choose This Programme?
- Open to any degree: entry is from a bachelor's degree in any field other than this one.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Operations | Operations supervisor, operations manager or logistics manager. |
| Quality and improvement | Process improvement specialist or quality coordinator. |
| Product | Product coordinator. |
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in any field other than operations and production 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.
- Need help with your English test? See our IELTS and PTE coaching.
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