Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
Qualification Type Postgraduate Certificate
Level 8
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Business Management
Strategic Purpose Statement
The overall strategic purpose of this programme is to advance management expertise, widen employment opportunities and improve effectiveness in management roles.
The programme is unique in that it provides advanced qualifications in applied management, with industry electives or pathways which have been developed to match key labour market needs and characteristics of the Nelson and Marlborough region in particular.
This combination of practical and applied study, as well as advanced theory and work-based learning is strongly aligned with NMIT's role in providing work-ready graduates and its objective to develop and retain skilled applied management professionals in the regions served by NMIT.
This programme is designed to be directly relevant not just to larger private and public organisations, but also to the self-employed, and the smaller organisations and businesses which employ the majority of people in the Nelson and Marlborough regions.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
* Apply advanced knowledge of management issues and design solutions for a contemporary environment or a range of environments.
* Employ innovative management approaches and leadership in complex contexts.
Education pathways
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to progress to higher level postgraduate study.
Employment pathways
Graduates may follow career pathways in a wide variety of sectors including the public, private and not for profit sectors. Pathways include managerial responsibilities and leadership roles in a range of business and industry areas, both domestically and internationally.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements: A Bachelor's degree OR Relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience. Alternative Requirements: Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for postgraduate tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate) English language Requirements: If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency outcomes Table: IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in each band), Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Education Organisation 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3786
Status Current
Created 2017-11-14 13:53:19.0
Next Review 2022-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
MGT801 Critical Issues in Management

MGT802 Design Thinking and Innovative Entrepreneurship

MGT803 Managing in a Digital World

MGT804 Leadership and Managing Talent

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