Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
Take the first step towards a Masters qualification.
NMIT offers a Master of Applied Management pathway qualification. The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management is the first six months of the 15 month Master of Applied Management. You will complete the four core compulsory courses from the Master to be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate qualification and/or go onto the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management or Master programme.
This programme consist of four courses:
- MGT801 Critical management issues
- MGT802 Design thinking and innovation management
- MGT803 Managing in a digital world
- MGT804 Leadership and managing talent.
These courses are designed to give you a broad expertise in applied management and are recommended for people who are looking to pursue a career in management, or who are currently working in a management role and want to increase their skills.
Aims of the programme
The aim of this programme is to provide the opportunity for students to build a sound foundation of applied management skills and knowledge relevant to anyone in a managerial role, whether they are self-employed, or working for a business entity or a public, private or not for profit organisation.
Key features
- Two eight weeks terms full time study over at least 5 months
- Open entry for holders of a degree from all industry backgrounds
- Study fully online, face-to-face on our Nelson campus, or a combination of both
- Pathways into the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management and the Master in Applied Management.
Programme structure
Study full time over five months (Two terms including study break/s), or part-time. Courses are run on our Nelson campus or online through our NMIT Moodle online learning platform.
Campus Information
Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates will find career opportunities in a wide variety of sectors including the public, private and not for profit sectors. This includes managerial responsibilities and leadership roles in whether they are self-employed or working for a business entity or a public, private or not for profit organisation. Research-related roles including consultancy and advisory positions in a wide range of business and industry-specialised areas both domestically and internationally.
Potential roles after graduation include:
Trainer
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Management Consultant
Retail Manager
Supply Chain Coordinator
Office Manager
Operations Coordinator
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2)
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Degree Programmes
(Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
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 listed as an acceptable alternative by NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes
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
- Course Code: 3786
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
16250 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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