Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDipBus) offered by UC equips graduates with the necessary skills and competencies to secure employment in pertinent business roles within both the private and public sectors.

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business equips graduates with the essential skills and competencies necessary for securing employment in both the private and public sectors in pertinent business roles. Additionally, it serves as a stepping stone towards the Master of Business and Master of Professional Accounting programs. As part of the Business Taught Masters program, this qualification enables you to acquire business experience, develop professional skills, and establish industry connections within a condensed timeframe, with no prior business background required.

Graduates will emerge with the confidence to question established commercial practices and contribute to the formulation of innovative business strategies.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

A Postgraduate Diploma in Business equips graduates with a broad understanding of business principles and skills, leading to various career opportunities across industries. Potential career paths include:

Business Analyst
Marketing Manager
Human Resources Manager
Consultant
Office Manager

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a minimum B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses or their equivalent, and you must have received approval to enroll.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)