I completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies with Waikato University in 2010. People ask me what was it like and would I recommend it. Watch this short video and then I will give some ansers -
What was it like - exactly like the video. There was a very diverse and wide range of people put together in one classroom and given the task of producing quality business outcomes using their knowledge and skills.
We had doctors, accountants, lawyers, people in education all the way through to retail managers. So as you can probably tell - it was a pretty diverse group of people. Lots of opinions, points of view and heated discussion for sure!
The best bits of our course had to be the case study discussions. We would spend hours poring over the case studies looking for different angles and possibilities. Always on the hunt for the right answer or a knowledge advantage over everyone else.
Working in groups certainly had it's fair share of trials and tribulations but at the same time the value added through interaction was totally invaluable.
The other best part were the tutors. We were fortunate enough to have Jens Mueller who is a total inspiration and motivator. Jens has diverse experience and his constant mission was to stretch the students and question the boundaries they have established in their minds. And he did it!
I actually miss the cut and thrust of the discussions and the fabulous input of the teachers (although my wife doesn't miss me disappearing for study nights and classes on the weekends, not to mention the endless hours of essay writing and revision).
So - yes, I do totally recommend it. 100%.
