About Graduate Diploma In Project Management (level 7) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

You will develop the theory and practical applications of project management to maximise employment opportunities. Your project management expertise will align to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as defined by the Project Management Institute. This internationally recognised standard will allow your expertise to be utilised across a range of contexts, both within the business field such as human resource management, sales and marketing, information communication technologies and other disciplines such as engineering. Content includes project management, business finance, operations management, advanced project management, resource integration management and an industry project.

Programme Specific Information

This one year full-time programme allows you to graduate at the same level as a degree student and with a focused file of knowledge. It is designed for people who have a degree in one area but want to change their area of specialisation or career. It is also for people who have a level 6 or 7 Diploma and/or several years of relevant work experience who wish to gain a qualification or update their skills in the area they are working.

If you like to plan and see a project right from concept through to completion, our Graduate Diploma in Project Management is for you. Managing projects is an exciting career path and can be utilised anywhere in the world. You will study the principles of project management, business finance, operations management, advanced project management and resource integration. The skills and knowledge gained will be used as you complete an industry project that ensures you possess both skills and hands-on experience when you enter the job market. The Graduate Diplomas are designed so that students can complete them in one year’s full time study. It is possible for students to select part time study options, which will increase the programme duration

Career Options

Be work ready to be employed in a project management role within your chosen field of expertise.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.