Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management

Level 7

Overview
Career & Study Outcomes
Course Information
Related Programmes
Student & Staff Profiles
Industry Connections
Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements
Advice & Guidance
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Kick start a successful career in business management with UCOL’s Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management.

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Quick info

Level: 7

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 1 year, full-time
Part-time option available

Dates:
22 Feb 2021 - 03 Dec 2021
26 Jul 2021 - 01 Jul 2022

Domestic Fees: *
$6,272.00Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
$20,500.00

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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Make a valuable contribution to the business world by undertaking specialist business and management training.

UCOL's Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management will give you the knowledge and skills needed for business sustainability, supply chain management, resource and capacity planning, quality management, and general business and project management.

You’ll learn how to most efficiently allocate resources and gain the skills needed to analyse, oversee and improve the processes and logistics required for a profitable production company.

As part of the programme, you will gain real-world experience by working with a local business/organisation on a project, enabling you to make an immediate contribution to the business environment.

Blended delivery: This programme is also offered on a blended delivery approach as an alternative for your learning and training needs. It is a unique combination of online and face-to-face learning option provided for those who are wanting to upskill themselves while still at work.

Career & Study Outcomes

Project manager
Operations management
Production planning
Technical management
Quality management
Product management

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries, see Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Occupation Outlook for Managers.

Course Information

UCOL's Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management comprises the following courses, each worth 15 credits (except for Industry Project B which is worth 30 credits):

Level 6 courses

Project Management (15 credits)
Learn the basic principles and terminology of the profession of project management, and apply this to create project plans. You'll also be given a brief introduction to using project management.

Operations Management (15 credits)
Gain an understanding of the concepts and analytical methods that contribute to the systematic direction and control of the processes that transform inputs into completed goods and services. Operations Management focuses on the management of people and resources through systematic management and feedback. You'll gain an introductory knowledge and experience of an operation's contribution to the macro-management environment.

Human Resources* (15 credits)
Gain an understanding of the roles, functions and application of human resource management within contemporary New Zealand organisations.

Introduction to Finance* (15 credits)
Learn to apply financial management knowledge and skills to a small or medium size business for decision-making purposes.

Industrial Relations* (15 credits)
Apply your knowledge of current industrial relations legislation, processes and practices, and understand the relationship of the parties involved.

Principles of Leadership* (15 credits)
Gain and understanding of concepts and apply principles of leadership. During your studies you'll create a personnel plan to develop leadership capabilities.

Level 7 courses

Product Development (15 credits)
Examine the requirements for the effective management of the cross-functional activities in new product and service development, and critically evaluate appropriate tools and methods for achieving the best outcomes.

Resource Integration Management (15 credits)
Develop the skills, knowledge and expertise in the related disciplines of supply chain management, business facility layout/modification, and engineering economics, to ensure resource integration occurs at various levels for business operation, technical management, project management and production of goods or services.

Professional Practice (15 credits)
Preparation for transition into an applied business profession. You'll also source an industry project/internship and produce appropriate documentation.

Industry Project/Internship (30 credits)
An applied research project involving a work placement at an organisation to which theoretical learning and self-reflection is applied.

* The courses with an asterisk are electives of which you need to choose one.

Industry Connections

The Graduate Diploma is well supported by industry and this strong industry involvement means that students are able to apply their knowledge and skills and develop an analytical approach to real world problems and issues.

Domestic Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding Operations and Production Management.

Or

Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) or Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. 3 - 5 years full time work experience [relevant to business studies].

For more information about NCEA Credits see UCOL's NCEA explained page.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency
International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS (or equivalent including TOEFL) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5. UCOL is a TOEFL iBT testing centre. The English Proficiency test is accepted for English language entry into all UCOL programmes.

Under 20 years of age
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.

Advice & Guidance

UCOL's Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management comprises 120 credits.

Additional qualification
If you complete one additional course, Advanced Project Management and choose Introduction to Finance as your elective option, 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.

Recognition of prior learning

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course or unit standards have already been met.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email.

Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management