Graduate Diploma in Commerce

Business & Management

A one-year qualification for graduates wanting to supplement their undergraduate business degree or professional business qualification with further studies in a new business discipline, to extend their business major, or to prepare for postgraduate business study.

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This course starts anytime

(120 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Further develop business skills and qualifications

Enhance existing knowledge or acquire new expertise in a business discipline through advanced undergraduate study.

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Extend or diversify your business major

Gain additional skills by extending your major field of study or by studying a new business discipline.

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Prepare for postgraduate study

Fulfil academic prerequisites for entry into honours, masters, or PhD programmes in business.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom) at the University of Auckland is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate business degree or a related professional qualification and wish to deepen their business knowledge, study a new business discipline, or create a pathway to postgraduate studies. The diploma comprises 120 points, including advanced undergraduate business courses. Graduates can choose from a wide selection of business majors, preparing them for diverse careers in the business sector or further study at honours, masters, or PhD level.

Course Content

  • Study advanced undergraduate business courses
  • Select from a wide range of business majors
  • 120 points (including 75 points above Stage II and up to 30 points from approved programmes)
  • Pathway to postgraduate business studies

What you need to know first

An undergraduate business degree or an approved professional qualification in business is required.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Commerce

  • Management

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