Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce
Course details
About the course
Grow your career opportunities and career potential in the modern business world with an advanced-level postgraduate commerce qualification.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
Commerce plays a vital role in enabling the holistic health of societies, developing the quality of our lives and directly empowering the successful futures of people, business and communities.
There are two variations to the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce:
- The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce creates access to all the postgraduate courses from the Master of Commerce (Agricultural) and the Master of Commerce and Management. You are able to choose a flexible study programme under an overall theme such as Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management/Logistics. It can also be used as pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Management in Agribusiness or Master of Fintech and Investment Management.
- The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (MBus Pathway) can be used as a pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Business (Global Management and Marketing) or Master of Business (Finance). This programme is available as face-to-face or online delivery. If you are on a student visa you must enrol in face-to-face delivery.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.