People-centered education in Aotearoa / New Zealand

NZIM Diploma in Management (level 5)

 

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“If you haven’t got good people, you haven’t got a good company”.

People are the essence of a company, and good people management techniques are fundamental to good company management. The Diploma in Management is designed for mature, work-experienced students who want to enhance their people skills. Learn about managing a specialist area within an organisation, and the application of management in an ever-changing world. This formal qualification can maximise your career options and improve your ability to communicate at a professional level.

This diploma can also be a pathway to a University Bachelor’s degree, for students who wish to continue with further study.

Study topics

The New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) is the largest professional organisation in the country. This Diploma is based on six selected papers on management from the NZ Diploma in Business. It covers the foundation functional skills required for good management. The NZIM Diploma in Management is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority approved qualification.

In the first semester you will study:

  • Organisation & Management
  • Business Computing
  • Business Communication

In your second Semester you will study:

  • Leadership
  • Applied Management
  • and one other paper from those available

Cross-credit

You can apply for a cross-credit if you have completed a qualification at Level 5 that corresponds to a NZIM Diploma in Management paper, or you have passed papers of a general business nature. Cross credits are assessed on an individual basis. You will need to supply us with the prescription of the papers you would like us to consider for a cross credit.

Career Opportunities

  • Employment Relations
  • Line Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Project Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Corporate Strategy
  • HR/Operations
  • Administration
  • Brand / Product Manager
  • Business Development
  • Market Research
  • Advertising and PR Consultancy
  • Corporate Communications

Double Diploma

If you go on to complete the NZ Diploma in Business, you will gain 2 diplomas with no extra time or cost.

Pathway to a University Degree

Further available academic pathways are the NZ Diploma in Business (Level 6), and then further advanced academic studies at University.

Work Entitlement

While studying this programme, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. You will also gain points towards immigration to New Zealand on completion of the qualification.

Upon graduation, you may be eligible for a 12 month Graduate Job Search Visa . When you obtain a job offer, you can apply for a work visa.

 
Quick Facts

Level 5, 120 credits

Duration:
1 year

Start Dates:
February,June, September

Fee:
NZ$14,500 per academic year

Entry Requirements:

  • Applicants less than 20 years old must have -

    • a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework; and
    • fifty credits at level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing. The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards. The schedule may be found on the NZQA website at: Literacy requirements for University Entrance.

    or equivalent to the above.

    International students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 or a TOEFL score of 550.

Visa Eligibility:
This program is valued as a one-year qualification by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). You can therefore apply to INZ for a one-year study Visa. Learn more >

ANY QUESTIONS?

Then please contact us by:

Email: info@kaat.co.nz

Phone: +64 9 274 6918

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