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Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management (PGDipBM)

The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management

See also General Course and Examination Regulations.

1.
Qualifications Required to Enrol in the Diploma
(a)
Every candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management, before enrolling in the course of study for this diploma shall have:
i.
been approved as a candidate for the diploma by the Dean of Commerce, and
ii.
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; or
iii.
qualified for admission by transferring from the Master of Business Management.
(b)
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.

Note: A paper-based TOEFL score of at least 600 and TWE 5, or computer-based score of at least 100 with no section lower than 23, or an IELTS score of at least 7 (with no section less than 6.5) is required of applicants who speak English as a second language. Students who complete the University of Canterbury's Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies and attain a minimum overall grade of C will be considered as having met the English proficiency requirement for entry.

2.
Diploma Requirements

To qualify for the diploma a candidate must satisfactorily pass all Group A courses as specified in the schedule for the diploma.

3.
Approval of Course of Study

The personal course of study of a candidate shall be approved by the Dean.

4.
Credit based on Previous Study

A candidate may, on the basis of previous studies be credited with courses of the schedule to the diploma provided that courses have not been credited to another qualification. A candidate may also be required to substitute other courses for those listed in the schedule. All courses of study must be approved by the Dean.

5.
Repeating of courses
(a)
Subject to the approval of the MBM Programme Director, a candidate who fails a Group A course may repeat the course, but will not be allowed to repeat more than two Group A courses. A candidate who fails three or more Group A courses, or who fails a Group A course more than once will not be permitted to proceed with the degree.
(b)
Subject to the approval of the MBM Programme Director, a candidate who fails a Group A course may allowed to take another course in its place to complete the PGDipBM, but would not be permitted to proceed with the degree.
(c)
A candidate who repeats a course may be awarded only a pass or fail grade.
6.
Time Limits

A candidate shall complete the programme of study in accordance with the time limits set out in the Commerce Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications Time Limit Schedule starting from the date of first enrolment for the diploma or the Master of Business Management.

7.
PGDipBM with Distinction

The Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management may be awarded with Distinction.

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Schedule to the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma of Business Management

For full course information, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Course Code Course Title
MBUS 611 Accounting for Managers
MBUS 612 Quantitative Methods for Business
MBUS 613 Leadership
MBUS 614 Managerial Economics
MBUS 615 Organisational Behaviour
MBUS 621 Managerial Finance
MBUS 622 Operations and Supply Chain Management
MBUS 623 Marketing
MBUS 624 Business Strategy
MBUS 625 Managing People and Teams

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