The PGCertBus is a 60-point postgraduate level qualification that usually serves as an exit qualification. It may also be recommended as a bridging pathway for students needing to improve their GPA to meet admission requirements for programmes such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA).*
Please speak to one of our Student Advisers to discuss the best study option for you.
*Subject to regulatory approval.
You will study four courses over two to four quarters (six to twelve months). Classes are scheduled on weekday evenings to offer flexibility for working professionals.
60 points: Taught
Requirement:
60 points of approved courses from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDipBus) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) schedule.*
*Subject to regulatory approval.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
You must have completed the requirements for a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You can also be admitted to the programme if you have a professional qualification in a relevant field such as Accountancy, Engineering, Medicine (or a related healthcare subject) or Science and at least two years of relevant work experience.
If you do not have a prior tertiary qualification, you can qualify for admission if you have at least five years of relevant employment experience, including strategic management, digital marketing, health management, human resource management or similar leadership and management roles.
No further programme requirements.
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 $8.16 per point, estimated at $489.60 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.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Quarter Two | Starts – 4 April |
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| Ends – 18 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 19 September |
| Ends – 3 December |
| Quarter Two | Starts – 3 April |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 25 September |
| Ends – 9 December |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
The PGCertBus is usually used as an exit or bridging qualification.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
You can phone us directly.