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LEVEL 8 PROGRAMME
MANAGEMENT
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED BUSINESS C R E D I T S 120 (1.0 EFTS)
S TA R T D AT E S February or July
A N N U A L F E E S $7,700 (NZD)
C A M P U S Mt Albert
D U R AT I O N Full-time for 1 year or part-time for 2-3 years
(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)
Career opportunities
Looking to upskill in a specialised and in-demand area of business, making you competitive and desirable to employers in New Zealand and overseas? Then look no further than the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business
• Pathway into further, higher-level postgraduate study • Gain employment or further your existing career in a wide range of specialised roles
Highlights • Acquire and update your business capabilities. No prior experience in business is required. • Applied learning. Utilise case studies and projects to apply theory and skills to real-world situations. • Blended course delivery. Learn in a variety of different ways from facilitated workshops and interactive lectures to online learning, presentations and discussions, and self-directed learning. • Do an internship (elective course). Undertake a workplace project relevant to your specialisation. • Flexible timetable. Week evenings and weekend classes with online delivery options to support your learning. • Industry connections. Benefit from applied learning and collaborate with industry stakeholders in addition to the necessary theoretical learning. • Progress into further postgraduate study. Graduates of this programme will be eligible to move into the Master of Applied Business. • Small classes. Facilitated by expert lecturers with strong industry connections and experience.
Programme overview Organisations all over the world, whether they be large or small, local, or international, are always on the lookout for employees with the right skills – and in these unprecedented times, that means you need to be strategic, specialised, and sharp.
techniques and tools of managing and using data in decision-making. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of concepts, procedures, and computing techniques for enterprise data mining with applications to different industries and explore storytelling in data analytics for improving organisational outcomes.
Studying at a postgraduate level is a fantastic way to advance your business know-how and hone your expertise in a specialised area – and ultimately boost your earning potential. The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business will extend and deepen your general business knowledge and deliver specific skills and capabilities in one applied area: choose from either Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Advanced HR, Leadership or Supply Chain & Logistics.
Digital Marketing
When you graduate, you’ll be highly competitive in the local and international job market and also have what you need to seek specialised employment or progress your career with your existing employer. You may also choose to continue with further postgraduate study in the Master of Applied Business - this would take an additional six months of full-time study (part-time options are also available).
Additional industry certifications you may be able to achieve include:
Specialisations Our specialisations reflect current industry practice and areas of high demand for employment:
Business Analytics When leveraged effectively, business analytics can be used to solve business problems, predict market trends, and increase efficiency, productivity, and revenue. In this specialisation, you’ll be introduced to the fundamental principles of data science and the
Marketing has always been about connecting with your audience at the right time and in the right place. In today’s business world, that place is online. In this specialisation, you’ll gain practical experience in developing inbound marketing and online advertising campaigns for an organisation. You’ll also learn how to use and analyse web data to optimise digital marketing tactics and support organisational decision-making
• Industry Certification in Inbound Marketing • Industry Certification in Online Advertising • Industry Certification in Web Analytics
Leadership Leadership may not be a one size fits all, but the fundamentals remain the same. Strong business leadership drives organisational performance by creating an environment that inspires employees to do their best. In this specialisation, you’ll examine the practical skills and knowledge required to successfully lead and manage change, critically evaluate the skills, knowledge, and abilities of effective leadership from a diverse range of cultural approaches and learn how to build an inclusive culture that enhances employee and organisational performance.
