Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

If you have successfully completed the Open Polytechnic Bachelor of Business (Management major) or the Open Polytechnic Bachelor of Applied Management you are unable to enrol in this programme.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme you need to have a Bachelor degree.

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language entry requirements

Credit recognition

Credit recognition may not exceed two thirds of the programme. Cross credit to Level 7 courses will not normally be awarded.

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you are an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you are an international student living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.

New Zealand citizens living overseas can also study this programme. 

Learn more about studying with us as an international student

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Learn more about our online learning and study tools.