Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management
Strategic Management enables you to discern a company's potential, find new market opportunities, and develop a clear plan to achieve growth and success. This short course can also provide a pathway to further study.
Strategy is at the top level of management. It considers the 'total enterprise' to ensure all of an organisation's resources are being managed effectively as a cohesive unit.
In this subject, you'll learn how to think critically about a company's situation and devise strategies to improve future performance. You'll develop an eye for emerging threats and opportunities, such as new competitors or changing consumer trends, and keeping pace with legislative or market changes.
You'll also analyse practical case studies about real-world companies to help you to develop your analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, which are in high demand with employers.
Internationally recognised
Waikato is ranked in the world's top 251-300 universities for Business & Management Studies in the prestigious QS World University Subject Rankings 2020.
You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is ranked in the top 1% of all business schools globally, having achieved the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB in 2005.
Key information
| Duration Of Study: | 4-8 months (full time or part-time study) |
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| Points: | 60 points |
| GradCert(StratMgt) Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
| Start Dates: | March (A Trimester) and July (B Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): |
NZ$3,400 approx (2021 tuition fees) per programme
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | NZ$15,132 approx (2021 tuition fees) per programme |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management (60 points)
Students will complete four papers (60 points) in total, worth 15 points each.
This includes one introductory paper (15 points) at 100 or 200-level; and three advanced papers (45 points) at 300-level.
You must complete at least three papers (45 points) in the specialist subject of Strategic Management, including any required subject papers.
You have the option to choose one elective paper (15 points) in another subject.
Please contact [email protected] for advice before you enrol in any papers. Admission to each paper is at the discretion of the subject convenor.
Advanced papers (45 points)
Choose THREE advanced papers:
Advanced papers (45 points)
300 Level
Elective paper in any subject
- Subject
- Explanatory note
- Elective
Students also have the option of transferring into the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management (120 points).
This information is provisional and subject to change.
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Entry requirements
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To enrol for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management, applicants must have:
a) completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; OR
b) be able to demonstrate they have adequate training, experience, and ability to proceed with the programme.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may still be considered for special admission, subject to completing some additional qualifying papers.
Admission to each paper is at the discretion of the subject convenor.
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
- Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Master of Management Studies in Human Resource Management
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