Divine Word University

Diploma in Management

Overview

The Diploma in Management is a two-year flexible learning programs for anyone in a managerial position in business, government, church or private enterprise. The program is aimed at developing students’ competencies in achieving goals through effective work habits of themselves and others. It is a very practical competency based program, incorporating internationally recognized principles of good management, but applied to workplaces in Papua New Guinea. Christian principles and gender equity underpin all programs offered at Divine Word University. Students successfully completing the diploma program are eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Management program.

Location

DWU Madang, DWU Port Moresby and other centres as required

Admission

Applicants are required to be employed. This is necessary due to the nature of assessment tasks which are directly related to students’ work environments and workplace issues. Programs are offered at various times throughout the year. For enquiries or application forms contact the Faculty of Flexible Learning Enrolment Officer.

Program structure

Semester One

FL101 Christian Ethics and Gender Equity
FL102 Productivity and Workplace Practice
FL103 Supervision for Goal Achievement
FL104 Word Processing
   

Semester Two

FL105 Managing Teams and Training
FL106 Conflict Resolution
FL205 Managing Budgets and Expenditure
FL108 Spreadsheets
   

Semester Three

FL107 Occupational Health and Safety
FL206 Innovation, Ambiguity and Change
FL211 Financial Performance and Efficiency
FL212 PowerPoint Presentations
   

Semester Four

FL201 Advocacy and Influence
FL202 Managing Quality and Services to Clients
FL207 Effective Workplace Relationships
FL208 Managing Projects
   

Requisites to complete the award

Achievement of 160 credit points