Course Overview
Every business needs strong, capable managers. At Toi Ohomai you can advance your study in management with our suite of applied, postgraduate management courses. You can also endorse your qualification with a specialisation in business.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management is perfect if you want to advance your scholarly research and hone your practical management skills. It mixes theoretical study with highly applied, work-based learning.
Build on your prior learning in business and extend your management capabilities to find solutions to complex problems in real business environments.
Through independent study you'll learn to apply an advanced level of knowledge, employing critical enquiry, strategic analysis and problem solving skills.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management leads onto Masters study – within 18 months you could complete both qualifications. Or, complete your Postgraduate Diploma and put your new skills to work. You can return at any time to take your learning to the next level.
The underpinning kaitiakitanga framework of this qualification is aimed at satisfying the cultural, social, environmental and economic aspirations of Māori and Pacific peoples, while being inclusive of international students, through Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (with or without endorsement)
Additional qualifications included:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management (with endorsement)
| Locations | Rotorua |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) If you've already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Management, you can finish this course in 20 weeks (full time). Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $7,739 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Team Leader
- Section Head
- Manager
- Systems Support Manager
- Sustainability Manager
- Innovation Manager
- Quality Manager
- Business Owner
Topics you'll cover
Compulsory papers in this course:
- Management Practice - Critical Analysis and Review
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Finance for Managers
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Advanced Applied Research Proposal
You must also complete TWO papers from the list below:
- Communication for Managers
- Quality Management Systems: Macro to Micro
- Work-Integrated Project
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $7,739 for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | Textbooks may be required for some papers. |
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
There are four pathways to admission to this course:
- An undergraduate degree with honours, or a postgraduate certificate
- A graduate diploma in business, management, or with a business or management endorsement, or equivalent
- An undergraduate degree in business, management, or with a business or management endorsement or equivalent
- Special admission - if you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- If you've already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Management, you can finish this course in 20 weeks (full time).
- Part-time study available
