Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Graduate Diploma in Business
Qualification Type Graduate Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Other Management and Commerce » Management and Commerce not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Business is to provide a contemporary programme of study that will enhance opportunities for graduates of an undergraduate degree wishing to pursue a career or postgraduate studies in business or a related discipline. The programme aims to: * Develop students' business expertise. * Provide students with opportunities to liaise with the business community through internships and industry-based projects to develop specialist and transferrable skills. * Produce graduates who are future business leaders, critical thinkers, lifelong learners and meaningful contributors to organisations, economies and societies.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Business will be able to: * Apply specialised business knowledge, skills and practices in various organisational settings. * Adapt to the business culture in Aotearoa New Zealand, and apply the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to promote inclusive business environments. * Evaluate business information and situations to solve organisational problems. * Think strategically and practice self-management to achieve personal and organisational goals. * Assess and critically reflect on the responsibilities of businesses relating to the environment and society.
Education pathways
Graduates will be able to continue onto the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at AIS or to other postgraduate studies at New Zealand or international universities.
Employment pathways
The Graduate Diploma in Business will allow graduates to pursue a diverse range of employment opportunities in business which can be applied to any sector across various disciplines, including but not limited to accounting, marketing, facilities management, procurement and supply chain and tourism and hospitality.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
A candidate for admission to this programme of study shall: (a) hold a bachelor's degree (at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard) awarded by a tertiary institution approved by the Academic Board, or equivalent qualification; and (b) have an English level equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 60 (with a writing score of 18) / PToE academic score of 50 with no band lower than 42 / NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4); or (c) gain approval under Admission Regulation 1.3: Special Admission.
Education Organisation Auckland Institute of Studies Limited
Developed By Auckland Institute of Studies Limited
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4484
Status Current
Created 2021-12-24 08:53:25.953
Next Review 2025-12-10 00:00:00.0
Content
The Graduate Diploma in Business consists of 120 credits. Courses BUSS610 "Organisational Decision-Making Skills" (30 credits) and "Contemporary Organisational Improvement" (45 credits) or BUSS723 "Internship" are compulsory. Students will be able to choose elective courses from Business, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management and Information Technology for the remaining 45 credits. A minimum of 75 credits at Level 7 is required for the qualification to be awarded.

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