Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Executive Master of Business Administration programme you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent
have at least seven years business experience, at least three of which must be at management level.
You will be selected into the programme on the basis of the selection process.
Enhance your ability to analyse complex geopolitical issues. Study a one-year specialist International Relations programme and take your career global.
The Master of Marketing is designed for anyone with an unrelated degree who wants to study marketing at master's level and develop the skills for a professional marketing role.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
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Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
minimum 65%
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B-
GPA 10 point scale:
6.5 (in final year)
Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR 2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65-69 (final year)
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2,70 (final year)
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65 (final year)
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)
Accepted qualification: 1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR 2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR 3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR AND / OR 4. Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws AND / OR 5. Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/Veterinary Medicine Accepted undergraduate qualification duration: 4 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Gain the skills to further your business career or for further study in the MBA with the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed one of:
A bachelor's degree OR
Graduate diploma OR
Relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
AND
Have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience since gaining the degree or other qualification
Applicants who do not have a tertiary qualification are expected to provide evidence of relevant professional experience deemed, by the Assessment Board, to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree. This would typically be 10 years work experience of which 3-4 is in a supervisory or management capacity. Candidates may also be required to complete an aptitude test and/or attend an interview.
Enhance your ability to analyse complex geopolitical issues. Study a one-year specialist International Relations programme and take your career global.
The degree of Doctor of Business Administration is awarded on the basis of submission of a thesis and the completion of coursework consisting of six papers. The coursework is an integral and constitutive part of the thesis research of the degree.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate with a bachelor's honours degree and a postgraduate diploma, or a master's degree in a business discipline, or
in exceptional cases, have alternative equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of at least B+), their graduate experience and academic achievements, their commitment to the field of business, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education, and reports from three referees.
Every applicant will normally have at least ten years of experience as a professional in business and demonstrate evidence of leadership in their field.
Every applicant must present evidence of ability for advanced level of academic study.
Initial admission to the programme shall be provisional; it shall be confirmed after successfully completing the coursework component, with no grade below B+ and after a research proposal has been satisfactorily presented at the Oral Confirmation Seminar as part of the residential component of BDBA 906 Research Methodology II.
If admission to the programme is not confirmed, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may approve provisional admission of up to one further year or the candidate shall be required to withdraw from the programme.
Develop an understanding of key marketing principles in as little as eight months with the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline)
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
Select country
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
40
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
D
GPA 10 point scale:
4
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
50
Letter criteria:
C
GPA 4 point scale:
2
Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR 2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR 3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR AND / OR 4. Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws AND / OR 5. Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/Veterinary Medicine
Transform yourself into a dynamic leader with the Waikato MBA; a world-class management qualification that is highly practical and will equip you to face the future with confidence.
With the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration you develop the skills to further your business career or for further study in as little as four months.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed one of:
A bachelor's degree OR
Graduate diploma OR
Relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
AND
Have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience since gaining the degree or other qualification
Applicants who do not have a tertiary qualification are expected to provide evidence of relevant professional experience deemed, by the Assessment Board, to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree. This would typically be 10 years work experience of which 3-4 is in a supervisory or management capacity. Candidates may also be required to complete an aptitude test and/or attend an interview.
Marketing is essential for attracting people to purchase a company's products or services, and then converting them into loyal, repeat customers. This short course is a great option if you want to dip your toes into the theory and practice of marketing.
Get the industry-ready skills you need with this short course in public relations. Learn how to express your ideas more persuasively, help organisations enhance their public reputation, organise events, pitch stories to journalists, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
To work in business administration, you need great attention to detail, be a team player, and have a broad mix of technical administration knowledge and skills. This programme will prepare you with everything you need to work in a wide range of entry-level, general office administration roles.
Entry Requirements
For this programme, you'll need:
For applicants 20 years or older
Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
For applicants under 20 years
4 years' secondary education
12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in two subjects; one subject must be English
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you'll need one or more of the following:
Achieved 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years such as IELTS
If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.
For more information download the programme regulations:
Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths, graduates can obtain a master's-level capstone qualification in the popular area of international relations and diplomacy. This degree will offer you an innovative, interdisciplinary programme of taught courses with a strong professional emphasis.
Entry Requirements
To qualify to enrol, you will need either:
a bachelor's degree in any subject, normally with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject; or
a bachelor's degree and a qualifying course, with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses; or
a bachelor's degree, and evidence of relevant professional or other work experience; or
other approved qualifications of an equivalent standard.
All students will also need approval to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of International Relations and Diplomacy or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBusAdmin) is a part-time executive education programme for experienced managers, professionals and administrators.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate, or
have alternative qualifications or experience in management and administration acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Develop a sound understanding of marketing in just one year, with the potential to open many doors for your career. The marketing role in a business is vital to convey value to potential and existing customers. And the role of a marketer is necessary to get that message to the intended audience.
Entry Requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above 2. If you're a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 4. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or
If you're seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
For more information download the programme regulations:
