Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBA) at UC serves as a gateway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

Course description

This diploma offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills or prepare for a new career within a year, regardless of their previous experience in the discipline. A part-time study option is also offered. The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration acts as a gateway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. It includes the fundamental courses of the MBA curriculum. Students participate in the same classes as those enrolled in the MBA, but they do not take elective courses or undertake a consulting project.

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 Administration provides skills and knowledge essential for leadership and management roles across various industries. Career opportunities include:

Management Consultant
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Corporate Strategist
Project Administrator
Corporate Service Administrator

Entry requirements

The Programme Committee will grant approval to applicants, considering their prior academic achievements and relevant experience.

Candidates must demonstrate substantial practical, professional, or academic experience of a suitable nature; typically, a minimum of five years of relevant work experience is required.

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)