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Qualification Title Postgraduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies
Qualification Type Postgraduate Diploma
Level 8
Credits 150
Subject Area
  • Mixed Field Programmes
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies (PDIS) programme is designed to prepare students for today's international business environment. Key drivers in this environment are the relationships between economic, political, social, cultural and environmental factors and the need for sustainable business development. The PDIS aims to develop graduates who can answer this need, by demonstrating pragmatic, efficient, and effective use of strategic planning tools, techniques, and management processes.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be competent and confident in key managerial skills: leadership, planning and organisation, analysis and decision-making, teamwork, integrity.

Graduates will be prepared for work at supervisory and management levels where an understanding of international business, trade, politics, and environmental, social and cultural sensitivity is required.
Education pathways
Further postgraduate study - Masters
Employment pathways
Business-international, management, accounting, entrepreneurship; government-local, embassies, public service, environmental planning and development, NGOsTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
The minimum expected levels of achievement for admission to a postgraduate programme are a prior degree with a grade average 50 percent or better. A mature student who does not meet the above academic qualification may gain entry to the postgraduate programme on approval of the Academic Board, if the Board considers that the student's experience and qualifications have adequately prepared him/her to succeed in the programme.

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent
Education Organisation Soshi Gakuen New Zealand Incorporated
Developed By Soshi Gakuen New Zealand Incorporated
Quality Assured By Quality Assurance Division, NZQA
Number PC3173
Status Current
Created 2003-08-14 12:13:28.0
Next Review 2015-02-25 00:00:00.0
Content
Papers taught integrate concepts and methodologies from the business, political science, socio-cultural and environment disciplines. They focus on the development of higher cognitive skills for critical analysis and evaluation of business operations. These are the skills which business women and men of the future will use to seek new avenues and opportunities for business growth within a truly unique interdisciplinary framework of sustainable development.

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