Diploma (Business) – DipBus

    Diploma (Business) – DipBus

    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026
    Diploma (Business) – DipBus

    About

    Study a Diploma (Business) – DipBus

    The Diploma (Business) is a bridging qualification for international students that will allow you to transition into second year of a range of undergraduate business qualifications.

    Our pathway qualification will help you gain the necessary academic knowledge, as well as the learning and language skills to become an independent learner, with the confidence and ability to excel in your undergraduate university qualification.

    Apply now for the Diploma (Business)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    To enter the Diploma (Business) you will have achieved:

    • 32 credits across 3 university entrance approved subjects, or equivalent; and
    • an overall academic score of 5.5 in an IELTS assessment, with no band score less than 5.0, or equivalent.

    Prior learning, credit and exemptions

    For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    Official regulations

    To 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 Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

    Returning students

    For 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.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

    Fee Information

    Diploma (Business) – DipBus
    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North