Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management* PGDipBM
*Not open to new enrolments in 2012.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management is a one-year postgraduate qualification in Business Management, which provides students with an understanding and knowledge of contemporary business management.
The programme consists of 10 courses which are the 10 core courses of the Master of Business Management (MBM) programme. Diploma students attend the same classes as MBM students. If students pass all the core courses and achieve a B grade average across these courses, they may apply for a transfer into the MBM programme.
Entry requirements
Candidates wishing to enrol in for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management must be approved as a candidate for the degree by the Dean of Commerce, and either qualified for a New Zealand university degree with at least a B grade average in 300 level courses, or equivalent, or been admitted Ad Eundem Statum as the holder of such a degree.
Applicants must demonstrate a high proficiency in English. Applicants who speak English as a second language will be required to produce evidence that their ability to communicate in English is of an adequate standard. This may include TOEFL, or other tests, interview, or comprehension tests in order to ensure that an applicant will be able to communicate and participate fully in the course.
Application process
A special application to the programme is required by 30 September for international students and 13 December for domestic students. It is essential that all applicants discuss their application with the MBM Programme Coordinator before completing the application form.
Courses
The diploma consists of the courses listed below:
- MBUS 611 Accounting for Managers
- MBUS 612 Quantitative Methods for Business
- MBUS 613 Leadership
- MBUS 614 Managerial Economics
- MBUS 615 Organisational Analysis and Development
- MBUS 621 Managerial Finance
- MBUS 622 Operations and Supply Chain Management
- MBUS 623 Marketing
- MBUS 624 Business Strategy
- MBUS 625 Managing People and Teams
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management may be awarded with Distinction.
Duration
The diploma may be completed in 12 months of full-time study or a minimum of 24 months, maximum of two years for part-time study.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (University Regulations website).
For course advice either contact the Department of Management directly or the College of Business and Economics.