Postgraduate Certificate in Business

Develop advanced level business skills in as little as one semester with the Postgraduate Certificate in Business. If you want to build upon your undergraduate degree in a business subject area, this programme could be for you. You will gain advanced business subject knowledge and research skills that will enhance your career prospects.

This qualification is designed for students who want to gain a postgraduate qualification in stages. Pathways are available to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business or Master of Business.

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Start date: 2021

Minimum entry requirements

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

Admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business is subject to approval by the Dean (or representative).

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

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

English language requirements

To graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Business you must successfully complete 60 points from the Master of Business papers, subject to satisfying prerequisite requirements.

Foci in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business are available for students who complete at least 45 points in one of the following specialist business disciplines: accounting, business information systems, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, or sport leadership and management.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Business doesn’t include a research project, but can serve as a pathway into the Master of Business research degree.

Master of Business

Detailed information about papers in this programme

Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3742
Level:
8
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
1 Mar 2021
12 Jul 2021
Fees:
Domestic
$4,403
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
International
$16,665
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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