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Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCertBusAn) will develop your knowledge and skills, enabling you to investigate business challenges. You will source, manipulate and analyse data to address issues and inform the development of business strategies.

The programme will equip you for entering or advancing a career as a business analytics professional in local and global settings.

The PGCertBusAn is an alternative pathway for domestic graduates who are initially uncertain about committing to a masters programme, and for those who do not achieve the required GPA for direct entry to the Master of Business Analytics (MBusAn).

Courses passed for the postgraduate certificate can be reassigned to the 180-point MBusAn provided you meet the minimum GPA entry requirement and the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

The PGCertBusAn will also serve as an additional exit qualification from the MBusAn for students who are unable to complete the requirements for progression to the advanced courses.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

This programme will equip you for entry into a career as a business analytics professional in local or global business.

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Our Business School ASB Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School ASB Careers Centre.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.                                                                                                           

Taught (60 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average 


Further Programme Entry Requirements

This programme is open to domestic students only. International students should apply for the Master of Business Analytics (MBusAn). 

Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Other Pathways to Study

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics you must have:

  • Completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
  • Completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study and completed STATS 108 or its equivalent as approved by the Programme Director
  • Completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study and completed STATS 108 or BUSADMIN 763 or BUSMAN 707, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director.

Note: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, social sciences, sciences or technology. International students should apply for the Master of Business Analytics.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

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

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

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

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

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 Quarter Two01 March 202613 April 202627 June 2026
2026 Quarter Four01 July 202628 September 202612 December 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 postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(b) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

(c) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed STATS 108 or its equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed STATS 108 or BUSADMIN 763 or BUSMAN 707, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, sciences or technology.

Duration and Total Points Value

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates

and

c not exceed 90 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete 60 points from the courses listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

Variations

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

Programme Schedules

Complete 60 points comprising:

  • 60 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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