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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

26 weeks

Next start date

Expected Apr 2027

Campus

Christchurch - City Campus

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Summary

This Level 8 qualification is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field who want to achieve a postgraduate-level qualification in applied management.

This focused qualification enhances your skills and knowledge in key areas of leadership and management, offering practical insights and flexible learning. It's an ideal choice for advancing your career or taking the first step towards further postgraduate study.

It can be completed in as little as six months full-time or up to two years part-time, providing the flexibility to fit around your schedule and professional commitments.

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Business or Management

An undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B- average (as per the Ara-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system), subject to assessment by the programme coordinator.

English Requirements

Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic

  • 6.0 Listening
  • 6.0 Reading
  • 6.0 Writing
  • 6.0 Speaking

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

  • Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
    • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
  • 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.
  • Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)

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