Graduate Diploma in Applied Management with Specialisations (Level 7)

Summary

Delivered by:  Aspire2 International Business & Technology Limited

Develop specialised skills to forge a career in the industry of your choice. Build practical proficiency in relevant business settings and sharpen your critical thinking, strategic decision making and advanced analytic skills. Gain real world experience in a retail, project management or tourism and hospitality management environment – and graduate not only with a highly relevant, multi-disciplinary qualification but also with invaluable industry networks and business links in New Zealand.

This programme has two components:

Compulsory – You will gain the fundamental concepts and skills you need in basic business management and planning, to deliver workable business solutions. Skills include people management, organisational behaviour, marketing and business communication, applied accounting, budgeting and strategic operational management.

Specialisation – You will focus on a specific area of business management, consisting of two modules, in your area of interest.

You must study all core papers plus two papers from your area of specialisation.

Core modules

DAM761 – Managing People and Organisational BehaviourDAM661 – Business and Marketing CommunicationDAM561 – Applied Accounting and BudgetingDAM762 – Strategic Operational Management

Specialisation strand options
Both papers from your the strand of your choice must be completed.

1. Tourism and hospitality management
   • New Zealand Tourism Management
     
   • New Zealand Hospitality Management
2. Retail Management
   • Functions of Retail Management
   • Retail Customer Orientation
     
3. Project Management
   
   • Managing Projects
   • Project Quality Assurance