About Graduate Diploma In Business (human Resource Management) in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
Want a career in human resource management? Already have a degree in another field of study, or have significant work experience in the business sector and want a formal qualification? The Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) helps you develop a sound understanding of organisational behaviour and current issues in human resource management (HRM) in as little as one year.
Highlights
- Focus on applied business study.
- Relevant for profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations.
- Emphasis on human resource management in small to medium enterprises.
- Takes into account your own experience.
- Includes a work placement (the Industry Based Learning course).
- Guest speakers who are HRM experts.
- Can serve as a pathway into postgraduate business programmes like the Master of Business.
- Supportive learning environment with small classes.
- A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study.
- Part-time study options available.
Career Options
- Recruitment manager
- HR manager
- Training manager
- Occupational health and safety officer
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 with a min band score of 6 (reading and writing) and 5.5 (speaking and listening)
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (writing 18)
- PTE : 58 with score of at least 50 (reading & writing) and 42 (speaking & listening)
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
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.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
