University
The University of Waikato
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management and Sustainability
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Next start date
Expected Feb 2023
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
Postgraduate diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree. A postgraduate diploma can often lead to a masters degree.
Management and Sustainability
In today's world of limited resources and increasing social justice concerns, we need informed, dedicated managers with the business and leadership skills to make a positive difference to the planet. How will you make your mark?
If you're committed to a more sustainable world, this could be the ideal subject for you.
Management and sustainability focuses on issues of environmental management, corporate social responsibility and the activities of firms, governments and other organisations.
Gain a sound basis for a career as an analyst or manager committed to a sustainable world.
You’ll learn about issues of environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and the activities of firms, government organisations and non-governmental organisations.
Career opportunities
- Corporate sustainability manager
- Government sustainability manager
- Sustainability co-ordinator
- Sustainability policy analyst
- Natural resource manager
Entry criteria
- A bachelors degree from the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and
- Previously completed study at an advanced level in the subject to be taken.
You also need to meet an English language entry requirement as follows: IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0); iBT (internet based) TOEFL - 90 with a score of 21 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic - 58 with no less than 50 for each communicative skill.; Waikato Pathways - successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) programme.
Note: To provide flexibility to students during COVID-19 who are affected by the closure of testing centres, and who wish to start their studies in 2021, the University of Waikato will accept the following alternative tests until further notice:
- IELTS Indicator (this is an online version of the regular IELTS test)
- TOEFL iBT Home (Plus) (this is an online version of the regular TOEFL test)
- Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 110 for postgraduate programmes.
The University of Waikato will also accept IELTS and iBT TOEFL test results completed in the last 3 years, rather than the usual 2 years until further notice.
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