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Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management
BI1504
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7,780*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into management and business strategy positions. Students will develop specialist skills in business strategy, analytics, and strategic thinking.
This programme includes a work placement and research project.
What you will learn
All modules in this programme are compulsory. Students will study eight modules in total – five focused on strategic management subjects such as marketing management, leadership, strategic planning and business and society, and one focused on business in the New Zealand context.
The module – Professional Project – includes a work placement and research project, bringing together all that has been learnt in the classroom. This is a great experience, where students get the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents and build networks and business relationships that can lead to job opportunities.
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View programme modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM676 | Principles of Leadership | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM678 | Strategic Planning for Small Business | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 or equivalent knowledge and skills | |
| BIBM771 | Strategic Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major, OR equivalent knowledge and skills | |
| BIBM775 | Business and Society | 7 | 15 | Two of the following (or equivalent knowledge and skills): BIBM652 BIBM676 BIBM678 | |
| BIBM787 | Business Research Methods | 7 | 15 | ||
| BIBM795 | Professional Work Placement | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major and BIBM787 Business Research Methods | |
| BIBM796 | Professional Project | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major and BIBM787 Business Research Methods |
Transfer of credit
To ensure students have the knowledge and skills to prepare for BIBM788 Professional Project, a transfer of credit (TOC) will not normally be considered for this programme. In exceptional circumstances any TOC’s will be at the discretion of the CBITE Programme Committee and will not exceed 25% of the programme. Any such consideration for TOC’s should be made no later than two weeks before the start of this programme to allow for an individual programme of study to take any TOC’s granted into account.
Applied Work Integrated Learning
Applied Work Integrated Learning (AWIL) is a formal part of the Centre for Business and Enterprise's (CBE) Bachelor of Applied Management degree and Graduate Diploma programmes.
In a business student’s final year of study they will undertake AWIL - an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a real work environment.
Due to the limited number of industry partners, only students who achieve a B+ average will have the opportunity to work onsite in a workplace to complete their research.
Other study options
We have a range of other Graduate Diplomas in business to choose from:
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Entry criteria
General academic admission
Candidates are required to:
i) have successfully completed a bachelor degree from a New Zealand Institute or an Approved and Accredited Institution overseas ; or
ii) Successfully completed a Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a bachelor degree); or
iii) Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three years full time work experience [relevant to selected field of study], as approved by the Centre Director or authorised nominee.
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
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Semester 1 2025
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, The Hub, City Campus
Semester 2 2025
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, The Hub, City Campus
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