All modules in the Graduate Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship are compulsory. Students will study seven ​modules in total – five focused on innovation and entrepreneurship subjects such as creativity, strategic planning, product development and managing growth, and one focused on business in the New Zealand context. The final module – BIBM788 Professional Project – includes a work placement and research project, bringing together all that has been learnt in the classroom.

Candidates are required to: i) have successfully completed a bachelor degree from a New Zealand Institution or an Approved and Accredited Institution overseas; or ii) Successfully completed a Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a bachelor degree); or iii) Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three years full time work experience [relevant to selected field of study] as approved by the Centre Director or authorised nominee. Special admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. Provisional entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.