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Massey UniversityPostgraduate Diploma in Business – PGDipBus
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDipBus) provides you with an advanced education in business. It consists of taught courses, though you may include a project in an area of interest.
If you have a degree (not necessarily in business) and would like to study business at a postgraduate level this qualification may suit you.
Flexible focusIf you undertake this postgraduate diploma, you may design an academic qualification to meet your own needs and interests.
Multi-disciplinaryThe Postgraduate Diploma in Business utilises Massey Business School's staff expertise across a broad range of subjects including:
- international business
- human resources
- enterprise development
- finance
- marketing.
If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Business Studies, Master of Management or Master of Finance. If so, credits you have gained through this postgraduate diploma may be credited towards that qualification. This will depend on the courses you have chosen. See the ‘Courses and specialisations’ section for more information.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Admission to MasseyAll students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirementsTo enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Business you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, with a minimum B- grade average in the highest level courses.
You will provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Specialisation in Professional Accountancy (Chartered Accountant)Please see specialisation page for entry requirements.
English language requirementsTo study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and MeritWhere your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.
- Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the ‘Get advice’ button on this page if you have any questions.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the ‘Get advice’ button on this page.
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completionThere are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
Official regulationsTo understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning studentsFor returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
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