The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDip(MgtSt)) is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required for general management, and take your career to the next level.

It's delivered in an interactive learning environment that draws on participants’ own business experience, and allows you to directly apply new ideas and business theories to a variety of workplace situations.

This part-time programme (for 1 or 2 years of study) is ideal for:

• Middle managers looking to step into higher-level leadership roles, who have at least three years’ relevant management experience
• Functional, technical or professional specialists moving into positions that require broader management knowledge and expertise
• Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to add best practice management, knowledge and leadership skills to their practical expertise.

You'll gain expertise in all aspects of management, giving you a holistic view of organisations. Topics covered include business strategy, marketing, logistics and global business, organisational behaviour, leading high-performance teams, investment decision-making, financial analysis and accounting, human resources, commercial law, and negotiation, crisis management, and change management.

Enjoy the freedom to study part-time while you work, with classes offered in Hamilton or Tauranga. Classes start in February or March, depending on which option you choose:

• Hamilton: One year, weeknights (DM), starting on Friday, 9 Feb 2018. Every Monday and Thursday 6pm - 9pm
• Hamilton. Two years (DM), starting on 9 Feb 2018. Every Monday 6pm - 9pm
• Hamilton: One year, alternate weekends (E), starting on Friday, 16 March 2018. Every second Friday 2pm - 6pm and Saturday 8am - 4.30pm
• Tauranga: Two years, starting on 16 Feb 2018. Alternate Saturdays, 8.30am - 5pm

Stepping stone to the Waikato MBA

As well as being a valuable programme in its own right, those who complete the PGDipMgtSt programme with a B+ grade point average have the option to transition to the Waikato Master of Business Administration; a higher-level qualification.

Waikato has an international reputation

Study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies at Waikato Management School, an internationally recognised Triple Crown business school accredited by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB since 2005. This is a global benchmark of excellence in teaching and research, achieved by less than 1% of business schools worldwide.

You'll be taught by top lecturers with international teaching experience. They are also sought-after business consultants and active researchers, with links to some of the world's leading companies.