Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce
Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 2 - 17 Jul 2023
November Summer School - 13 Nov 2023
Semester 1 - 19 Feb 2024
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificates
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Duration
0.5 years full-time
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Credits
60
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Location
Lincoln University Campus or Online
Grow your career opportunities and career potential in the modern business world with an advanced-level postgraduate commerce qualification.
Commerce plays a vital role in enabling the holistic health of societies, developing the quality of our lives and directly empowering the successful futures of people, business and communities.
There are two variations to the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce:
- The On Campus Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce creates access to all the postgraduate courses from both our Master of Commerce (Agricultural) and the Master of Commerce and Management. You are able to choose a flexible study programme under an overall theme such as Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management/Logistics. It can also be used as pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Management in Agribusiness.
- The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Online) can be used as a pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Business (Global Management and Marketing) or Master of Business (Finance).
Programme information
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 60 credits in total from the schedule of courses for the relevant degrees.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer School (early November)
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Entry requirements
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 60 credits in total from the schedule of courses for the relevant degrees.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer School (early November)
Programme Structure
This is normally a single semester, full-time study qualification. You're required to achieve 60 credits from the schedule of courses, from the relevant master's degree.
On Campus Programme Structure
Select your courses from the Schedule of Courses for:
The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce is highly flexible, and many combinations of courses are possible. We strongly recommend you seek course advice when choosing your courses.
Online Programme Structure
First study semester online
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First study semester online
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Principles of Managerial Economics
10 credits
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Principles of Accounting and Finance
10 credits
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Principles of Business Management
10 credits
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Principles of Marketing
10 credits
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Research for Managers
20 credits
- Compulsory courses
The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Online) is a fully prescribed programme of study with five courses and no electives. Students may start the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Online) at multiple points though the year.
Find out more about studying online.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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