HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology

• Apply the language of hospitality management• Interpret and apply hospitality industry legislationGraduates will also have the appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study andprofessional development opportunities.CAREERSStudents will develop knowledge and understanding of the theory and practical applicationsof strategic management, human resource management, leadership, project management,change management, business analytics and intelligence, and organisational behaviour,preparing graduates for career opportunities across a wide spectrum of industry in a numberof disciplines, including:• Organisational Development and Change• Project Management• Human Resources• General Management• Business Ownership.STAIRCASINGStudents graduating with the Graduate Diploma in Management• Progress to graduate study at other Tertiary Institutes• Pursue further undergraduate study at WelTec or other Tertiary Institutes• Enter the work force.PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMMEThis programme will normally be completed in 2 trimesters of full time study. The trimestersdo not have to be consecutive.The programme must be completed within a 3 year time frame.GRADUATION CRITERIAAll courses are 15 credits. To successfully complete a diploma, you must achieve a total of120 credits (8 x 15 credit courses), with a minimum of 75 credits at level 7.There is one level 5 course (BM5001) common to all 3 strands, which is compulsory forinternational students and others who lack a grounding in business studies. This course isdesigned to orient these students in business study in New Zealand, as well as assistingwith, and developing their academic writing and referencing skills.Students will be required to complete this course in their first trimester of study.Each strand contains two compulsory level 6 courses which provide requisite knowledgeand skill required to complement learning at level 7.At level 7 you are required to complete from three to five compulsory courses (depending onstrand) which focus on key knowledge and skills relevant to the fields of OrganisationalDevelopment, Human Resources and Hospitality.Elective choice allows you some flexibility to study an associated area of business ormanagement, or explore a concept or problem relevant to your field of study by taking(BM7009) contemporary issues.Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4490 Programme Handbook February 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 12