Postgraduate Diploma in Business
- Degree Structure - Start In
- February or July
120
Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Introduction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business provides the skills and competencies that will allow graduates to gain employment within the private and public sector in relevant business positions. It also provides a pathway to the Master of Business, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Marketing, and Master of Professional Accounting programmes.
As one of the qualifications available within the Business Taught Masters programme, you will gain business experience, professional skills and industry connections within a short timeframe, and no previous background in business is required. Graduates will gain the confidence to challenge existing commercial practice and participate in the development of new and innovative business strategies.
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS; only one percent of business schools in the world have attained all three.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Entry requirements
You must have a bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses (or equivalent), and been approved to enrol.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
The programme has intakes in February and August.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
How do I plan my diploma?
The PGDipBus consists of 120 points of core business courses.
The programme is completed within 1 year of full-time study, or up to 4 years part-time. It can be started in either February or July each year.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Subjects and courses
The PGDipBus courses cover core business subjects that industry stakeholders consider to be important for any business graduate at a postgraduate level. The courses required for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business are the core knowledge courses required as part of the Master of Applied Finance and Economics, Master of Business, Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Marketing, and Master of Professional Accounting.
Complete eight courses (120 points) chosen from the following:
- Core business courses
- 600-level Economics courses (below ECON680)
- 600-level Finance courses (below FINC680)
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $8,527 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,039 (120 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $35,000 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $36,400 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $37,900 (120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Further study
The PGDipBus is a pathway qualification into the Master of Business.
The programme can also lead into the Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Marketing, and Master of Professional Accounting.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
