Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

(a) Academic entry requirement

1.1.1. Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in any field excluding the specific graduate diploma field.

OR

1.1.2. Successfully completed a Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree).

OR

1.1.3. Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three years full time work experience [relevant to business studies].

AND

1.1.4. Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.

Selection:

Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.


An interview process will be available on application to counsel the appropriate choice of programme, to determine whether any specific support is required and to ensure students are well informed about the programme's demands and requirements. Whanau/family will be invited to accompany applicants to these interviews.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The aim of the graduate diploma is to produce high quality graduates who have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate in New Zealand and internationally, that will enable them to apply that knowledge at both organisational and strategic levels in a range of industries and organisations.

On reaching the workplace, graduates will have current specialised knowledge and be able to integrate into their workplace environment quickly, having already spent time through their course of study in a work context applying the knowledge and skills of the curriculum.

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

85%

Employment rate two years after study

Main Campus Office

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