Programme details

Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce

Advance your career and sharpen your expertise by studying commerce, gaining in-depth knowledge in a specialised area of business.

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce is a versatile qualification that equips you with the necessary tools for success, whether in your professional career or for advanced studies. With the PGDipCom, there is no obligation to enroll in any research courses, and you have the option to avoid specializing in a single subject. This flexibility allows you to delve into topics that may not have been addressed during your undergraduate education. Whether your goal is to bridge knowledge gaps or enhance your skills in a specific area, the PGDipCom will enhance your employability and enrich your understanding of business.

Specialisations

Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing

Immigration benefits

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

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

Career Prospects

Based on the specialization, career oppurtunities include working as:

Business Analyst / Business Development Adviser
Account Management
Human Resources or Recruitment Advisor
Marketing Executive
Export Advisor
Event Coordinator

Entry requirements

-Academic requirement:

Bachelor of Commerce degree

-Students may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Writing (internet-based test)
PTE: minimum overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
Duolingo (DET): minimum overall score of 120 with no band less than 105