About Diploma In Applied Management in Ara Institute of Canterbury

Complement your existing degree and advance your career in management by tailoring this graduate qualification to meet your specific needs.

This qualification allows you to design a programme of study integrating intermediate to advanced learning in a range of management disciplines including:

• Management and leadership
• Strategic management
• Operations management
• Human resource management
• Project management

Your programme may be a combination of recognised course work based on prior knowledge, and learning obtained through new study. You'll channel the knowledge and skills you acquire into a practical industry project for a local business or organisation who you will also assist to resolve a nominated issue.

Career opportunities

On completion of this qualification you will have the knowledge and skills at organisational and strategic level to successfully lead a range of industries and organisations.

Study pathways

To expand your expertise in a particular area you can choose elective papers from our Bachelor of Applied Management.

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Mathematics

Academic requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any field excluding applied management

Alternative requirements

• Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

  If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

  Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact Ara for advice.

Additional requirements

English requirements

• What if English is not my first Language?

  If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart .

  OR

  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS, Pearson or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.

  IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS test report form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Ara Institute of Canterbury Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.