Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom) is a one-year programme comprised of coursework and may include a dissertation. It is designed to enhance your undergraduate degree by providing an advanced level of understanding, or prepare you for postgraduate research programmes.

It is also a stepping stone to the Master of Commerce, Master of Business, Master of Tourism degrees, allowing you to advance to masters study on completion of your programme.

Programme Structure
Majors
Admission to the Programme
Fees
Programme Enquiries
PGDipCom Regulations
Postgraduate Prospectus & Information

Programme Structure

The PGDipCom programme normally takes a full-time student two semesters (one academic year) to complete. You can also complete the programme part-time. You are required to complete 144 points of 400-level coursework, with specific paper requirements depending on their major.

A PGDipCom may be awarded Distinction or Credit.

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Majors

The PGDipCom offers majors in seven different subjects, each involving the completion of required and elective 400-level papers, as detailed in the following links:

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Information Science

International Business

Management

Marketing

Tourism

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Admission to the Programme

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in the subject concerned, and have achieved appropriate grades. Students are required to complete the PGDipCom application form and return it to the Office of the Dean on Level 3 of the Commerce Building by the date stated on the form. Students are also required to enrol for the University of Otago.

Download the Application Form.

Students are also required to enrol for the University of Otago.

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