The Graduate Diploma in Management is designed for students who already have a bachelor's degree, or in some circumstances extensive relevant experience, and want to develop advanced management and business knowledge.

NMIT describes the qualification as providing an opportunity to study management at a level equivalent to the final year of a business degree.

It can be particularly suitable for students who want to:

• Move into management
• Change their career direction
• Add business knowledge to an existing degree
• Develop leadership and management skills
• Improve their business decision-making ability
• Prepare for project-management roles
• Develop knowledge in HR, logistics, marketing or international business
• Progress to higher-level postgraduate study
• Strengthen their professional profile

Recommended Digital Skills

NMIT strongly recommends that students are competent in using:

• Digital applications
• Computers
• Online learning systems
• Technology-based communication tools

and have access to the required technology.

This is important because the programme involves:

• Research
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Business information
• Online resources
• Digital communication
• Project work

Compulsory Course 1 – Research Methods

RES680 – Research Methods

Level: 6
Credits: 15

This course develops students' ability to undertake business-related research.

Students develop skills in areas such as:

• Research processes
• Gathering information
• Evaluating evidence
• Analysing information
• Research design
• Academic research
• Business research
• Communicating research findings

Compulsory Course 1 – Research Methods

RES680 – Research Methods

Level: 6
Credits: 15

This course develops students' ability to undertake business-related research.

Students develop skills in areas such as:

• Research processes
• Gathering information
• Evaluating evidence
• Analysing information
• Research design
• Academic research
• Business research
• Communicating research findings

Compulsory Course 3 – Strategic Management

BMG734 / MGT734 – Strategic Management

Level: 6
Credits: 15

Students develop strategic-management knowledge and learn how organisations can analyse business situations and make strategic decisions.

Potential areas include:

• Strategic planning
• Organisational strategy
• Business environment
• Competitive factors
• Strategic decision-making
• Organisational performance
• Business development

Compulsory Course 4 – Project Management

INF755 – Project Management

Level: 7
Credits: 15

This is a Level 7 course and develops higher-level project-management capability.

Students can develop skills relating to:

• Project planning
• Project implementation
• Project monitoring
• Project resources
• Project risks
• Stakeholder management
• Project communication
• Project outcomes
• Managing projects within organisational environments

Compulsory Course 5 – Advanced Business Project

BUS750 – Advanced Business Project

Level: 7
Credits: 30

This is the largest individual course in the programme.

Students conduct research into an aspect of business theory or practice, integrating the knowledge they have developed through their previous courses.

This means the student does not simply study management theory; they are expected to apply their knowledge to a business-related research/project context.

The project can help students develop:

• Research skills
• Critical analysis
• Business problem-solving
• Evidence-based decision-making
• Academic writing
• Professional communication
• Project planning
• Independent work

Skills and Graduate Outcomes

NMIT expects graduates to develop core business competencies including:

• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Problem-solving
• Managing self
• Managing others
• Research
• Business-information evaluation
• Written communication
• Oral communication

International Student Support

NMIT offers dedicated support for international students.

NMIT highlights:

• Personalised support
• Small class sizes
• International student assistance
• Industry connections
• Student services
• Campus support
• Assistance with adjusting to study in New Zealand

Student Visa – Key Requirements

An applicant will generally need to demonstrate:

• Valid passport
• Offer of Place from NMIT
• Tuition-fee funding
• Living-cost funding
• Acceptable medical and travel insurance
• Genuine intention to study
• Good health, where required
• Good character, where required
• Ability/intention to leave New Zealand when required

Who is this course best suited for?

The course is particularly suitable for a student who:

• Has already completed a bachelor's degree
• Wants to enter management
• Wants to move from a technical field into management
• Wants a one-year graduate qualification
• Wants flexible business electives
• Wants practical management skills
• Wants to develop project-management capability
• Wants to progress into higher management study
• Is comfortable studying on/around the Nelson campus
• Meets the English requirement