Postgraduate Diploma in Business

    Postgraduate Diploma in Business

    Duration1 year (s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 23,857 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business

    About

    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

    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

    See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

    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

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,857 / year
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business
    Auckland University of Technology
    Auckland University of Technology
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

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