QUALIFICATION
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 8, 120 credits)
Duration
1 year full-time (part-time options available)
Location
Petone Campus
Fees
NZD $29,000 (indicative for 2027)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (no individual band lower than 6.0)
Next Intake
March & July
Programme Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management at Whitireia and WelTec builds advanced management knowledge and extends students' professional and managerial skills. Students can choose to specialise in marketing, hospitality, information systems, digital business or finance.
The programme is Level 8 (120 credits) and runs for one year full-time, with part-time options available. It is delivered at the Petone campus.
What You'll Study
The programme is worth 120 credits at Level 8. Courses are mostly 15 credits each, and Research Methods in Management (BUS8400) is marked as compulsory on the 2027 course selection sheet. You then choose courses linked to one of five specialisations.
Shared courses
- BUS8400 Research Methods in Management (compulsory)
- BUS8421 Leadership, Management and Social Responsibility (Trimester One)
Specialisation courses
- Marketing: BUS8429 Consumer Behavior and Marketing Communication (Trimester One); BUS8416 Strategic Marketing (Trimester Two)
- Digital Business: BUS8423 Analytics and Data Science for Managers (Trimester One); BUS8424 New Technologies and Digital Business Models (Trimester Two)
- Finance: BUS8411 Investment Analysis (Trimester One); BUS8407 Financial Analysis (Trimester Two)
- Hospitality: BUS8405 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management (Trimester One); BUS8415 Strategic Hospitality Management (Trimester Two)
- Information Systems: BUS8402 Business Analysis (Trimester One); BUS8409 Information Management (Trimester Two)
Course lists can change from year to year, so check the latest course selection sheet before you apply.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Choice of specialisations: focus on marketing, hospitality, information systems, digital business or finance.
- One year, Level 8: 120 credits over one year full-time, with part-time options available.
- Applied learning: elective courses let students apply what they learn to real-life examples, projects and scenarios.
- Flexible entry: a degree in a subject other than business can qualify when combined with relevant management work experience.
- A route to further study: graduates can go on to postgraduate study, such as a master's degree in management.
- Established provider: Whitireia and WelTec have over 100 years of vocational education delivery.
- International study grants: the institution says grants are available for international students. Contact the team for eligibility.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Marketing management | Roles in marketing and brand management, supported by courses in consumer behavior and strategic marketing. |
| Finance and investment | Roles in financial and investment analysis, supported by courses in financial analysis and investment analysis. |
| Hospitality management | Management roles in hospitality, supported by courses in strategic hospitality management. |
| Information systems and digital business | Roles in business analysis, information management and digital business, supported by courses in analytics and new technologies. |
| Further study | Progress to a master's degree in management. |
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in business, or equivalent study or work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in another discipline together with relevant work experience.
- Relevant work experience means 2 years in a manager or senior manager role in accounting, finance, marketing, hospitality, information systems, general management or a similar field. A full CV and supporting documents showing the nature of the role and key responsibilities are required.
- English: IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent (including NZCEL Academic Level 5).
- A computer or laptop is needed for self-directed study.
