Graduate Diploma in Business

OP7412

Graduate Diploma in Business

OP7412

  • Academic level: Level 7
  • Programme credits: 120 Credits
  • Delivery method: Online study
  • Programme cost:$5,340 NZ Domestic
  • Student loan - Available
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  • Time limit: Maximum completion time
    Within 2 years of your first enrolment

Our Graduate Diploma in Business is a stepping stone to help you go further in your career in business or management.

This qualification will prepare you for a career in a range of areas, including:

  • general management
  • accounting
  • human resources
  • marketing.

You can also study specified courses as part of this programme to complete Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership.

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What you will learn

When you achieve this qualification you will be able to:

  • understand a variety of business concepts relevant to public and private organisations
  • understand a variety of business processes relevant to public and private organisations
  • identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives
  • select and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.

Career Opportunities

If you complete this qualification you will have a the required skills for a business or management role. You will be able to apply those skills and knowledge directly in your workplace. If you've done specific Accounting courses you may have satisfied the academic component required for Chartered Accountants certification.

 

Study pathways

You can start your studies with our Graduate Certificate in Business, which leads on to this qualification, and credit all courses from the certificate to this qualification.

If you do not have an undergraduate degree, you can study our Bachelor of Business if you want to pursue a career in general management.

To be awarded the qualification, the programme must be completed in no more than two years from first enrolment on the programme unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Students who are admitted on the basis of having completed the Open Polytechnic’s Graduate Certificate in Business must complete the qualification in no more than 1 year from first enrolment on this programme, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Get help to plan your study

Not sure what to study?

Our Student Advisors can help you choose a qualification and plan your study so you can reach your goals.

Get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200 or CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.