Graduate Diploma in Business Studies – GradDipBusStuds
Business & Management
A course by
Massey University
The Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (GradDipBusStuds) enables graduates to study a new business discipline without completing a second bachelor’s degree and is designed for those seeking career change or professional upskilling.
NZ$38,080
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop expertise in a new business field
Gain current knowledge and skills in a business discipline different from your original degree or experience.
Tailor studies to professional interests
Create a personalised programme of advanced undergraduate business study or opt for a specialisation.
About This Course
Massey University's Graduate Diploma in Business Studies is a flexible qualification tailored for those wishing to gain expertise in a different business discipline. It is ideal for career changers or those wanting to refresh their skills. With no compulsory core subjects, students can choose from a wide range of business subjects or endorse their diploma in a specific field such as Accounting, Human Resource Management, or Financial Planning. The programme is open to graduates of any discipline and is structured to be completed in 1 year full-time or part-time over at least 2 years. Graduates may progress to postgraduate business qualifications upon successful completion.
Course Content
- Flexible selection of business courses (120 credits) from a range of subjects such as Accounting, Human Resource Management, Finance, Property Studies, Management, Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Marketing, Information Systems, Economics, Communication and Journalism, Retail, and Business.
- At least 75 credits at 300-level (advanced undergraduate level)
- Up to 45 credits at 200-level
- Optional endorsement/specialisation in areas such as Accounting, Human Resource Management, Personal Financial Planning
- Schedule follows courses from the Bachelor of Business major subjects
- Prerequisite structure requires some prior courses depending on subject chosen
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Advance in current career through upskillingPathway to employment or further advancement in new business sectorEntry-level and management roles in chosen business disciplinePreparation for postgraduate business study
Build skills in these industries
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