Auckland University of Technology offers the Graduate Diploma of Postgraduate Diploma in Business as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its City Campus campus in Auckland, New Zealand. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for postgraduate diploma in business and related professional fields.

About Postgraduate Diploma in Business

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.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma in Business at Auckland University of Technology

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

Completed 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 country

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Accepted 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)

Accepted 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)

Accepted 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)

Accepted 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)

Accepted 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

Accepted 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

English language requirements

Contact us to find out more

Faculty Postgraduate Research Office
Email [email protected]
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 5280

Postgraduate Diploma in Business at Auckland University of Technology

About Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma in Business at Auckland University of Technology

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

If you have qualifications from another country

English language requirements

Contact us to find out more

English Requirements

English Program Requirements

Fee Information