Postgraduate Diploma in Business at ICL Graduate Business School

Strengthen your business expertise without committing immediately to a full master’s degree. The Postgraduate Diploma in Business at ICL Graduate Business School develops advanced knowledge across accounting, economics, marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship, project management and global business.

Apply contemporary business thinking to complex organisational challenges. The programme combines four Level 8 papers with four Level 9 papers, helping graduates build analytical, strategic and leadership capabilities relevant to modern organisations.

Why choose Postgraduate Diploma in Business?

• Complete a 120-credit NZQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification.
• Study leadership, marketing, accounting, economics and project management.
• Develop strategic analysis and professional problem-solving capabilities.
• Combine Level 8 foundations with four advanced Level 9 papers.
• Build a possible platform for further postgraduate study, subject to institutional entry requirements.
• Study in central Auckland with an internationally diverse student community.

Program at a glance

• Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Business
• NZQF level: Level 8
• Credits: 120
• Duration: 12 months
• Study structure: Three 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays
• Location: ICL Education Centre, Auckland CBD
• Delivery: Face-to-face study with required independent learning and any specified practicum or applied-project components
• English requirement: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent
• Device requirement: Students must bring a suitable laptop or tablet

A broad postgraduate business foundation

Designed for graduates and experienced professionals, this diploma develops advanced capability across the major functions that shape organisational performance. Students learn to analyse complex issues, communicate strategic recommendations and apply leadership thinking across different business contexts.

What you will study

• 8200 Accounting for Managers - 15 credits
• 8241 Marketing in the 21st Century - 15 credits
• 8230 Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change - 15 credits
• 8220 Economics for Managers - 15 credits
• 9201 Global Business Management - 15 credits
• 9202 Entrepreneurship and Marketing - 15 credits
• 9203 Project Management - 15 credits
• 9230 Contemporary Leadership and Management - 15 credits

Skills you can develop

• Strategic business analysis
• Leadership and organisational change
• Accounting and economic decision-making
• Contemporary marketing and entrepreneurship
• Project management
• Professional communication and problem-solving

Entry requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution, or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge gained through work experience.
• A personal statement explaining your reasons for studying the programme is strongly recommended.

English-language requirements

Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent. English results and recognised alternatives remain subject to ICL and applicable regulatory requirements.

Asia Pathway can help you review your academic and English-language evidence before application.

Tuition and additional fees

• Standard tuition: NZD 28,500 for the complete programme.
• Approximate tuition display: USD 5,430 per semester.
• Material fee: NZD 2,000.
• Enrolment fee: NZD 260.

The USD figure is a planning estimate based on the standard tuition and 3 study periods per academic year. Official fees are invoiced in New Zealand dollars. Exchange rates, ancillary charges and payment schedules should be reconfirmed before enrolment.

Career directions

Depending on prior experience, professional requirements and employer expectations, graduates may consider pathways such as:

• Business Analyst
• Operations Coordinator or Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Business Development Executive
• Marketing or Sales Manager
• Entrepreneur or Start-up Founder
• Administrative or Corporate Manager
• Team Leader or Department Supervisor

Completion does not guarantee employment, professional registration, further-study admission or immigration outcomes. Regulated professions may require additional approvals and ongoing requirements.

Study in central Auckland

ICL Education Centre is located on Lorne Street in Auckland CBD, close to public transport, libraries, cultural institutions and the city’s commercial districts.

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