Graduate Certificate in Commerce [GCertCom]

Business & Management

A flexible, one-trimester (full-time) or two-trimester (part-time) program that introduces advanced undergraduate-level study in business, accounting, finance, management and related fields. Choose a specialisation or build a custom course plan within commerce.

NZ$4,478

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(60 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Kelburn or Pipitea Campuses, Wellington

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Advanced knowledge in a chosen commerce discipline

Develop advanced undergraduate-level understanding in a selected field within commerce such as accounting, marketing, or management.

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Flexible curriculum tailored to career goals

Construct a programme best suited to your interests and professional objectives by choosing from a wide range of commerce courses.

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Enhanced career prospects and workplace skills

Gain skills and expertise to boost your professional profile in business, finance, government, and related sectors.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce (GCertCom) at Victoria University of Wellington is a 60-point programme designed for graduates who want to broaden their knowledge, acquire new skills, or specialise further in business disciplines. You can take this certificate full time in one trimester or part time across two trimesters. Courses are selected from 200-level and above in a range of commerce subjects including accounting, management, finance, economics, marketing, law, information systems, and more. The programme is suitable for those aiming to upskill for the workplace or transition towards further postgraduate business study.

Course Content

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Commercial Law
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Management
  • Public Policy
  • Taxation
  • Tourism Management
  • No specialisation (custom selection of courses)

What you need to know first

Bachelor of Commerce degree, to be accepted by the appropriate Head of School or Associate Dean (Students) at Wellington School of Business and Government as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Finance

  • Accounting

  • Management

  • Government

  • Tourism

  • Economics

  • Marketing

  • Law

  • Information Technology

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Business Analyst

  • Accountant

  • Manager

  • Financial Analyst

  • Human Resource Officer

  • Marketing Executive

  • Public Sector Professional