Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management

The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management is designed for management professionals seeking a brief programme to enhance and update their management knowledge and skills.

This programme serves as an excellent steppingstone towards a master’s qualification, seamlessly leading into the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management and the Master of Applied Management.

SIT is now offering this course in HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') which combines face-to-face and online learning.

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Invercargill
SIT Online
Campus
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Level
8
Credits
60
Duration

17 weeks full-time

Up to five years part-time

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

No tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$505.00 (incl. GST)

International Fees

Check if this course is available to international students in our International section.

Course Outline

The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management is aimed at management practitioners wishing to undertake a short programme of study in order to extend and update their management knowledge and skills. 

Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management will be able to:

  • Assess corporate social responsibility issues and determine appropriate responses
  • Apply acquired knowledge and skills in practical management situations
  • Evaluate evidence in order to support a management course of action
  • Show evidence of advanced knowledge about management practice
  • Work effectively in teams
Course Content

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management students will undertake a coherent programme of 60 credits approved by the Programme Manager

Students must complete 60 credits from the following papers:

MGT805 Applied Management – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in undertaking strategic analysis, formulating strategy appropriate to an organisation’s internal and external environment and measuring the impact of the implemented strategy to improve efficiency and productivity.

MGT806 International Management – 30 credits

The student will critically examine key aspects of management practice in a global environment, will be able to identify and evaluate trends of globalisation, and recommend a strategy for international business expansion.

MGT807 Sustainable Business Practices – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in analysing and assessing contemporary issues in sustainable business practices.  Specific focus will be on the economic, environmental, social

MGT827 Applied Marketing – 30 credits

The student will develop knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and managing marketing strategies that are effective in creating customer value, long-term profitability, and sustainable practices.

MGT828 Applied Business Planning  - 30 credits

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills to develop a business model and plan for a proposed or existing business. You could apply business planning theory to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and ongoing operation of a proposed business or for enhancing an existing business.

Please note that these papers may be changed by the Head of School (or designate) depending on the availability.

Career Opportunities

Possible employers in the public sector include educational institutions, government departments, local government bodies and district health boards.  

Possible employers in the private sector include multi-national companies, not-for-profits, small and medium enterprises.  Industries include agriculture, banking, construction, distribution, electricity, finance, entertainment, fishing, forestry,health, hospitality, legal, manufactuing, retail, telecommunications, tourism and transport.

Application Criteria

Entry requirements

To apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management, you’ll need:

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma
  • A minimum B grade average at Level 7 or above

Special Admission

Mature-aged applicants may be considered if they can demonstrate their ability to succeed in the programme through relevant previous study or industry experience that meets the required standard for entry.

You may also be able to enrol in selected courses provisionally. After successfully completing these, you can apply for special admission.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

Accepted options include previous study completed in English or an approved English language test.

Common test requirements include:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 79, with a writing score of 21
  • TOEFL pBT: 590, with TWE 5.5
  • PTE Academic: 58, with no band below 50
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, score 176, with no skill below 169
  • OET: Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL: Level 4 Academic
  • LanguageCert: C1 Expert International ESOL with High Pass, or C2 Mastery International ESOL with Pass, with the required minimum in each skill
  • Trinity ISE: ISE III, with at least a Pass in each band

Other recognised evidence of English proficiency may also be accepted.

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