Course details

Graduate Diploma in Project Management
NZQF Level 7

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Managing projects is an exciting career path and can be utilised anywhere in the world. If you like to plan and see a project move from concept through to completion, this qualification could be a great career-enhancing opportunity for you.

During your studies you鈥檒l develop the knowledge and practical skills required to successfully manage simple and complex projects in a variety of sectors. You鈥檒l study the principles of project management, business finance, operations management, advanced project management and resource integration or business transformation and change.

Additionally, you鈥檒l channel the knowledge and skills you acquire into a practical industry project for a local business or organisation, in which you鈥檒l address business issues or advance business opportunities. In the process, you鈥檒l strengthen your understanding of operations and production management.

The project management expertise you will gain on this programme aligns with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), as defined by the Project Management Institute and is an internationally recognised standard. Note: If you complete one additional course Product Development (AMPD700), provided you complete the Resource Integration (AMRI700) as your elective, you will graduate with two graduate diplomas; the Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management and the Graduate Diploma in Project Management, provided that your industry project reflects both fields of study. Part-time up to 4 years.

Entry requirements

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魅影直播 the provider

Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. 

Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.

All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.

Across its six campuses, Ara鈥檚 dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events 鈥 contributes to the success of every student.

It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.

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