Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Unitec Institute of TechnologyPostgraduate Certificate in Applied Business
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Mt Albert Campus
Summary
Business as 'unusual' is the new normal, and whole industries are changing in response to a series of unprecedented demands and issues. With each new disruption, organisations are faced with new challenges and opportunities. What will ensure their survival is employees who are on-the-ball, thrive on the unknown, and constantly upskilling.
This postgraduate certificate will extend and deepen your knowledge and capabilities in a specialised area of applied business: choose from business analytics, digital marketing, advanced HR, leadership and supply chain & logistics.
When you graduate you will have acquired additional skills and knowledge to gain employment in specialist roles or move into higher level roles with your existing employer. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business provides a pathway into the Master of Applied Business.
Entry criteria
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students Academic requirementsYou must have completed at least one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
- A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
- Provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 393 KB)
International students Academic requirementsYou must have completed at least one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
- A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
- Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information,download the programme regulations.
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