Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
Course details
魅影直播 the course
魅影直播 the programme
Are you experienced in your professional field?
This programme is delivered through , our Assessment for Prior Learning Centre.
At Capable NZ, we base our philosophy on using the real-life experiences from your professional life as rich learning material. During this programme, you'll identify a challenge or goal in your work environment to research and then develop and implement an approach for resolving it.聽
Because the programme may be closely aligned with your organisation鈥檚 goals, it is often strongly supported by employers as a professional development opportunity and can be studied successfully while you're working.聽
What鈥檚 more, you can apply a Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice to virtually any discipline or sector. For example, sustainability, or workplace health and safety.聽
Studying part-time
We know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer a 18-20 month part-time option for this programme.
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- You must hold a bachelor's degree OR equivalent AND/OR 7-10 years of professional practice experience.
International equivalence
To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
魅影直播 the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the New Zealand Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.