Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

Ready for a fast-paced career in retail management, tourism and hospitality management, or project management? New Zealand is the ultimate destination to make your mark. Aspire2's one-year Graduate Diploma in Applied Management will build on your existing business expertise and equip you with the technical and decision-making skills you need for success as a professional business manager in New Zealand and internationally.

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.