Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyGraduate Diploma in Business Transformation and Strategy
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Summary
The world of business is constantly changing and with this comes the need for leaders and innovative thinkers to manage commercial challenges and opportunities.
With this programme you’ll learn how to identify, assess and manage changes that need to be made for businesses to thrive. Additionally, you’ll develop leadership skills to direct transformation in response to the turbulent, ever-evolving world of business in New Zealand and internationally.
Your studies will explore project management, leadership, organisational behaviour, business transformation and change, and strategic management. You’ll develop practical capabilities for change management, strategic planning, project management and leadership. In addition, you’ll channel the knowledge and skills you acquire into a practical industry project for a local business or organisation, in which you’ll address business issues or advance business opportunities. In the process, you’ll strengthen your understanding of transformation and change.
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in any field excluding business transformation and strategy
Alternative RequirementsApplications from mature students (over 20 years) are welcome. If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English RequirementsWhat if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 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.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- 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.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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