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Overview

Programme Overview

This diploma allows you to study further business courses at an advanced undergraduate level. It can be taken after the completion of an undergraduate business degree or an approved professional qualification in business.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

With a wide selection of majors to choose from, a degree from the Business School is versatile and will further develop the skills and qualifications needed for a range of successful careers.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Accountant
  • Business Analyst
  • Corporate, Investment or Merchant Banker
  • Operations Manager
  • Policy Analyst or Advisor
  • Sales or Marketing Manager
  • Tax Adviser
  • Web Applications Developer

Further Study Options

BCom(Hons) - Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

MCom - Master of Commerce

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a place in the GradDipCom, you will need to have completed an undergraduate business degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), or an approved professional qualification in business.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

English language requirements 

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

  • An international applicant whose first language is not English
  • A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

Other Pathways to Study

You may seek permission to enrol for this diploma after gaining at least 345 points for the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Property degree or another approved professional qualification.

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Summer School01 December 202505 January 202618 February 2026
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this graduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:

either

a the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce

or

b any other degree approved by Senate or its representative

or

c a professional qualification in Commerce approved by Senate or its representative.

2 With the approval of Senate or its representative, a student may enrol for this graduate diploma after passing at least 345 points for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce or the equivalent in other such degrees. The graduate diploma will not be awarded until such qualifying degree is completed.

Duration and Total Points Value

3 A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must follow a programme equivalent to two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

4 The total value of the courses credited to this graduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

5 Of the 120 points required for this graduate diploma, a student must pass:

a at least 75 points above Stage II, including at least 45 points above Stage II from courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

b up to 45 points from Stage II courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule.

6 Up to 30 points above Stage I may be taken from other programmes offered by this University.

7 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 Cross-credits will not be granted towards the Graduate Diploma in Commerce.

Variations

9 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

10 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2021.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule, and
  • 0 to 30 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs at levels 200 to 400 Other Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300 or higher.

Selected courses must include at most 45 points at level 200.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 credits from University of Auckland at levels 200 to 400.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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