Postgraduate Diploma in Business
PGDipBus
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
February or July
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Business
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Professional Accounting
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
February or July
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Business
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Professional Accounting
Download Brochure
Overview
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 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.
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 your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
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. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
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.
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 Business and Master of Professional Accounting.
- Complete eight courses (120 points) chosen from the course list.
The PGDipBus is a pathway qualification into the Master of Business.
The programme can also lead into the Master of Business Information Systems and Master of Professional Accounting.
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 and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | Special Programme Fee. | $8,523 |
| 2023 | 120 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $8,295 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 120 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $35,000 |
| 2023 | 120 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $33,700 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business.
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 3300
Email postgradbusiness@canterbury.ac.nz