Duration
Full-time: half year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Quarter Two– 31 March; 2025 Quarter Four– 15 September
Available locations
City
Points
60
Programme type
Postgraduate

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCertBM) is available to new graduates and working professionals seeking a shorter duration qualification to enter career pathways related to business management in local and international business.

The programme offers three specialisations designed to develop knowledge, skills and capabilities that you can apply to real-world organisational challenges:

  • Digital Marketing*
  • Strategic Management
  • Human Resource Management*

The PGCertBM offers an alternative pathway for graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the Master of Business Management (MBM).

Courses passed for the postgraduate certificate can be reassigned to the 180-point MBM provided you meet the minimum GPA entry requirement and the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

The PGCertBM also serves as an additional exit qualification from the MBM for students who are unable to complete the requirements for progression to the advanced courses.

*Specialisation not offered every Quarter.

Programme structure

Taught: 60 points

Requirement:

Digital Marketing specialisation

60 points from:

BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 720 Digital Marketing Strategies
BUSMAN 721 Customer Insights
BUSMAN 722 Digital Branding and Advertising
BUSMAN 723 Advanced Marketing Strategy

Strategic Management specialisation

60 points from:

BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
BUSMAN 706 Strategic Management
BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice

Human Resource Management specialisation

60 points from:

BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
BUSMAN 730 Human Resource Policy and Practice
BUSMAN 731 Employment Law
BUSMAN 732 Human Resource Analytics

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Strategic Management
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2024 entry requirements

Programme requirements

You must have completed the requirements for a relevant undergraduate degree.

Note: A relevant degree may be in arts, business, creative arts and industries, education, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, sciences or technology.

Further programme requirements

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$5,481.60*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $532.80 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note that the Master of Business Management is only available for domestic applicants.

Application closing dates

Quarter Two 2025
1 February 2025
Quarter Four 2025
1 August 2025

Start dates

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Other important dates

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates will gain a sound knowledge and understanding of management theory and practice and will be equipped to enter career pathways related to business management within local and international business.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Campaign Manager/Specialist
  • Digital Content Specialist
  • Digital Marketing Manager/Coordinator
  • Social Media Manager
  • Business Analyst/Advisor
  • Business Development Manager
  • Consultant
  • Strategy Analyst

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