About the course

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.

　　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.

　　Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
May, 2024	Christchurch
August, 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
May, 2025	Christchurch
August, 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Christchurch
May, 2026	Christchurch
August, 2026	Christchurch

　　

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