Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)Graduate Diploma in Business (Level 7)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Summary
The Graduate Diploma in Business is designed for those who wish to increase their knowledge or change direction. This qualification is suitable for business and non-business graduates as well as professionals who need business knowledge to progress in their chosen career.
Programme OutlineThe Graduate Diploma in Business is a 120 credit, one year full-time, or equivalent part-time, programme at Level 7 which enables those who have completed a bachelor’s degree to achieve a graduate level qualification in a specialised area of business.
The Graduate Diploma in Business has the following endorsements:
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Human Resource Management
- An unendorsed diploma is also available
Those with extensive business experience at a management level may be able to enter the Graduate Diploma without a degree. The qualification is an ideal opportunity for those with experience to increase their employment mobility.
All those intending to enrol in this programme can make an appointment with the Programme Coordinator to discuss their course of study. Please contact the Programme Administrator to arrange an appointment.
All endorsements are offered subject to sufficient enrolments.
Typically, a full-time learner will take four courses per semester.
Entry criteria
Entry RequirementsA personal interview is available as part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a three-year degree or equivalent qualification; or
- Applicants from industry who can demonstrate evidence of significant work and professional experience at degree level or above. These applicants will be required to participate in an interview prior to acceptance into the programme.
Applicants may be required to undertake preparatory study to meet the requirements for entry to specific courses.
Entry with CreditThis is particularly relevant for perspective learners who have extensive work experience. For all endorsements Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available. A maximum of 45 credits from other programmes can be cross credited towards the Graduate Diploma in Business. Credit transfer cannot be made from the qualifying degree.
- Cross Credit (CC) is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
- There is a fee for RPL.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
RPL and CC cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact Lorilei Barnett, the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1019.
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