Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Studies
NZQF Level 8

About the course

With the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Studies you can quickly upskill in areas of business that are of interest to you, change direction or contribute to your professional development.

This programme can be tailored to suit your goals and can cover a range of subjects including finance, international business, marketing, accounting, business statistics, management and economics. Once you have completed this postgraduate certificate, you can consider further study in one of our postgraduate diploma or master’s programmes.

Entry requirements

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

About the provider

AUT is a contemporary New Zealand university focused on providing exceptional student opportunities and learning experiences, and graduate success in a context stimulated by impactful research and industry connectivity.

More than 26,000 students are enrolled at AUT in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, studying at one of the three campuses. AUT has consistently been a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment growth of both New Zealand and international students across a wide range of professional disciplines, and as a result we are now the second largest university in New Zealand.

AUT's teaching is innovative and student centred. AUT encourages students to collaborate, experiment and to experience working life beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, the university has a strong focus on innovative research in areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and nutrition.

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