Course details

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom) is a two-semester paper-based programme designed for graduates seeking to build on their undergraduate degree and enhance their career prospects. Unlike the Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom(Hons)) degree, it does not require students to write a dissertation. The PGDipCom may be awarded with distinction or credit.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree appropriate for the subject of study proposed, and have achieved appropriate grades.

The major in International Business is a recent development within the School of Business (Commerce Division). It recognizes that business is being conducted in a dynamic, global environment and that organizations, both in New Zealand and through the world, need individuals who can work across the traditional functional boundaries as well as across national borders.

The International Business major offers students the opportunity to combine the study of key international business issues with the study of language and cultural issues.

On completing the degree students will possess the following attributes:

An understanding of the principles of international business

An appreciation of New Zealand's position in the global business environment

The ability to evaluate financial, managerial, economic, organisational and marketing issues in a global context

The ability to take an interdisciplinary approach to international business

The ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers in different countries

A good working knowledge of their chosen language including business situations

A sensitivity to different cultures and the ethical issues facing companies operating in a global environment

The ability to work effectively in small multicultural groups.

Papers

International papers at 400-level in Commerce subjects, worth 80 points as approved by the Director, International Business

Further international papers at 400-level worth at least 40 points in either Commerce or Arts subjects, as approved by the Director, International Business

Entry criteria

Applicants shall either have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Commerce majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed; or have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the diploma.

English Language Requirements: IELTS - Score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0); Internet-based TOEFL Score of 95 with a minimum writing score of 22.; Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 587 (TWE 4.5); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169); Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169); APIEL Advanced Placement International English Language Examination - Grade 4 or higher; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 64 with no communicative skills score below 57; University of Otago Foundation Studies Ltd: Completion of 'English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes' with a grade of C or higher.