Graduate Diploma in Business
Business & Management
A course by
AUT
A one-year (full-time) diploma for graduates who want to build business knowledge or prepare for postgraduate business and economics study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year


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Develop foundational business knowledge
Gain an understanding of core business disciplines suitable for further study or transitioning into a business role.

Flexibility in business disciplines
Customise study across business fields or focus on a particular area to support career or study goals.

Preparation for postgraduate business study
Acquire the qualification needed for entry into postgraduate study in business and economics.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Business at AUT is designed for students with an existing bachelor’s degree in a non-business field who want to gain foundational business skills and knowledge in preparation for further postgraduate studies or for entry into business careers. Students can tailor their studies by selecting from a variety of business courses and may choose to either generalise across business subjects or specialise by focusing on a specific discipline within business.
Course Content
- Business concepts across various disciplines
- Choice of eight 15-point business courses (most from Bachelor of Business offerings)
- Option to specialise in a specific business subject by taking at least five level 7 courses in that area
- Preparation for postgraduate study in business and economics
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree OR relevant professional qualification or experience approved as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Commerce

Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level business roles for non-business graduates
Career advancement in management or administrative positions
Preparation for further postgraduate business studies


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