Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business
Develop an understanding of global business and cross-border business activities in as little as eight months with the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business enables students with a bachelor’s degree in any field to study global business at postgraduate level. In as little as eight months, students will develop the knowledge and skills required for professional roles that involve cross-border business activities.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Business Postgraduate Professional programme guide [PDF, 111.4 KB]
Minimum entry requirements
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
Contact us to find out more
Email mbaandpm@aut.ac.nz
Phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 6855
To qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business, a student must successfully complete 120 points from the following courses (all courses are 15 points).
In order to transition from the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business to the Master of Global Business, you are required to maintain a B- grade average.
Complete eight courses from
- BSYS841 Operations and Supply Chain Management
- BSYS842 Digital Business
- BUSS901 Applied Business Research and Communication Skills
- ECON861 Economics for Business
- INTB860 The Global Context of Business
- INTB861 Understanding Global Business
- INTB862 International Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- INTB866 Strategy and Performance
- INTB867 Strategic Global Marketing
- INTB996 Applied Global Business Project
- MGMT861 Managing Organisations and People
Detailed information about courses in this programme
Detailed programme structure and course outlines (Blackboard)
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
Other professional programmes
Pathway to a PhD
High-achieving postgraduate diploma students with at least an A- grade average over the 120 points in level 8 professional master’s degree courses qualify to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy by completing the Master of Business with a B+ grade average or higher. You'll receive 60 points of credit towards the Master of Business, and will need to complete another 120 points.
25 Oct 2022
$19,224
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, 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
$33,300
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, 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.