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Diploma in Business Administration

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBA) offers an entry pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. It consists of the core courses of the MBA programme. Students attend the same classes as MBA students, but do not enrol in elective courses or complete a consulting project.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration gives you the chance to upskill or prepare for a new career in a year and with no prior experience in the subject. A part-time study option is also available.

UC's MBA is accredited by AMBA which is the global standard for MBA's. Only the top two per cent of business schools internationally offer AMBA accredited programmes. Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is also accredited by AACSB and EQUIS; only one percent of business schools in the world have attained all three.

General Eligibility

Applicants will be approved by the Programme Committee, who will take the standard of previous studies and experience into account.

You must have evidence of extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind; students normally require at least five years’ work experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

The PGDipBA courses look at how to lead yourself, others, and change, as well as a wide range of business leadership best practices from accounting to strategy and sustainability.

The Diploma is made up of the following courses (120 points):

  • Digital Transformation and Technology Preparedness

  • Economic Uncertainty and Organisational Agility

  • Innovation by Design

  • Data Informed Strategy

  • Creating impact led enterprises

  • Agile and Innovation-driven Leadership

  • Managerial Finance

  • Creative Challenge

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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