The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management is designed for management professionals and recent graduates who want to enhance their qualifications and expand their management knowledge and skills. This comprehensive program aims to help participants secure employment or advance their careers.
Employers in both the public and private sectors will benefit from the extensive knowledge and skills (including problem-solving and teamwork) that graduates of this program acquire during their studies.
SIT is now offering this course in HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') which combines face-to-face and online learning.
One year full-time
Up to five years part-time
2026 Intake 1: 16 February to 6 November 2026
2026 Intake 2: 15 June to 19 March 2027
2026 Intake 3: 12 October to 9 July 2027
2027 Intake 1: 22 February to 1 October 2027
2027 Intake 2: 14 June to 04 February 2028
The Zero Fees Scheme applies to this programme.
International Fees can be found here.
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management is aimed at management practitioners and recent graduates (domestic and international) wishing to undertake a comprehensive programme of study in order to upgrade their qualifications and extend their management knowledge and skills with the objective of obtaining employment or advancing their careers. Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management will benefit from the broad knowledge and skill set (including problem-solving and team work) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management students will undertake a coherent programme of 120 credits approved by the Programme Manager
Part 1 - Students must complete 30 credits from the following papers:
MGT805 Applied Management – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in undertaking strategic analysis, formulating strategy appropriate to an organisation’s internal and external environment and measuring the impact of the implemented strategy to improve efficiency and productivity.
MGT806 International Management – 30 credits
The student will critically examine key aspects of management practice in a global environment, will be able to identify and evaluate trends of globalisation, and recommend a strategy for international business expansion.
MGT807 Sustainable Business Practices – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in analysing and assessing contemporary issues in sustainable business practices. Specific focus will be on the economic, environmental, social
Part 2 - Students must complete their balance of papers from part 2 or part 1 to make a total of 120 credits:
MGT827 Applied Marketing – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and managing marketing strategies that are effective in creating customer value, long-term profitability, and sustainable practices.
MGT828 Applied Business Planning – 30 credits
The student will acquire the knowledge and skills to develop a business model and plan for a proposed or existing business. You could apply business planning theory to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and ongoing operation of a proposed business or for enhancing an existing business.
Please note that these papers may be changed by the Head of School (or designate) depending on the availability.
International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees. Possible employment in the private or public sector include strategic management and planning, change management, human resources management, marketing management, management and research. Possible employment in the private or public sector include strategic management and planning, change management, human resources management, marketing management, management and research.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management will be able to:
Successful completion of this Postgraduate Diploma provides a pathway into SIT's Master of Applied Management programme.
Entry requirements
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management, you’ll need:
Special Admission
Mature-aged applicants may be considered if they can demonstrate their ability to succeed in the programme through relevant previous study or industry experience that meets the required standard for entry.
You may also be able to enrol in selected courses provisionally. After successfully completing these, you can apply for special admission.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
Accepted options include previous study completed in English or an approved English language test.
Common test requirements include:
Other recognised evidence of English proficiency may also be accepted.
To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management, students will have been credited with all required papers as specified in the schedule of papers. The total credit value of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management is 120 credits.
(Note: Students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit their Zero Fees entitlement.).
Assessments may include, but are not limited to: tests, assignments, case studies, presentations, reports and final examinations.