University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Postgraduate Diploma in Business
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
With the Postgraduate Diploma in Business you develop advanced level business knowledge and skills in as little as a year.
If you want to build on your undergraduate degree in business and gain expertise in contemporary business research, our Postgraduate Diploma in Business is ideal for you. This coursework-only programme covers advanced business concepts and research methodologies in depth.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business enhances your career prospects by equipping you with advanced skills that are highly valued in the business world. Graduates of this programme are also well-positioned to continue their studies in advanced degree programmes, for example the Master of Business or Master of Philosophy, paving the way for both academic and professional advancement.
Entry criteria
Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualificationsCompleted one of the following or equivalent:
- Bachelor of Business OR
- Graduate Diploma in Business OR
- Relevant professional qualification approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Students who studied level 7 business courses as part of a degree different than stated above may also meet the entry requirements. If this applies to you, contact us to find out more.
All final admission to this programme is subject to approval by the dean (or representative).
If you have qualifications from another countryInternational student entry requirements
IndiaAccepted qualification:
Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Percentage:
minimum 70% (final year)
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B (in final year)
GPA 10 point scale:
7 (in final year)
IndonesiaAccepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Percentage:
70
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
3.00 (final year)
MalaysiaAccepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Percentage:
70 (final year)
Letter criteria:
B (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
3.00 (final year)
PhillipinesAccepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
GPA 4 point scale:
3.0 (final year)
GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:
1.75 (final year)
United Arab EmiratesAccepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
Percentage:
80% (final year)
Letter criteria:
B (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
3
VietnamAccepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Sport Leadership and Management; or equivalent subject matter
Minimum scores
GPA 10 point scale:
7.0 (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
3.0 (final year)
If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
English language requirements- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
Faculty Postgraduate Research Office
Email business.postgraduate@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 5280
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