Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management
Business & Management
A course by
Wintec
This programme is designed for graduates in other fields who wish to advance their careers in operations management. It develops specialist skills in analysis, logistics, and production efficiencies and includes a work placement and research project.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Specialist knowledge in operations management
Develop skills to analyze and plan production and logistics processes to improve operational efficiency.
Project management skills
Manage projects effectively within operational contexts using established techniques.
Product development understanding
Gain knowledge of product development processes as related to operations and production.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management at Wintec is a one-year full-time or part-time programme at NZQA Level 7. It is aimed at students with a degree in another subject who want to enter operations management. The programme covers five compulsory modules related to operations and production management including operations and project management, product development, and resource management. The final Professional Project module includes a work placement and research component, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a real-world business setting and build networks for employment opportunities. The diploma is offered at the Hamilton City Campus and is available to international students. Entry requirements include prior degree qualifications or equivalent work experience. There are no electives in the core programme, but a specified elective can be chosen from business-related modules.
Course Content
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Resource Integration Management
- Product Development
- Business Research Methods
- Professional Work Placement
- Professional Project
- Elective options: Human Resources, Introduction to Finance, Intermediate Management Accounting, Industrial Relations
What you need to know first
Bachelor degree from a New Zealand Institution or approved overseas institution
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Operations Management
Production Management
Business Management
Logistics
Future employment opportunities might be
Operations Manager
Production Manager