At-a-glance

Name: Graduate Certificate in Commerce

Abbreviation: GCertCom

Duration: 1 trimesters

Duration details:1 trimesters of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

Complete: 60 points (3-4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree

Start: Trimester 1, 2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Not suitable

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree or an approved alternative
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of School or the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Commerce as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 60 points from courses at 200 level or above, of which:

• At least 40 points are from 300-level courses

Important information

• The academic [Calendar] is the authoritative source of information on programme details and requirements.
• If you have any questions talk to a [liaison officer]. If you’re already a student here contact a [student adviser.]

Subject requirements

If you want to specialise in one of the following subjects, in addition to the programme requirements, you'll need to:

Accounting

Get comfortable with numbers and learn to analyse figures so you can guide and support business decision-making. Gain the skills to clearly communicate your professional advice. Explore accounting issues like obtaining financing, listing on the share market and preparing profit reports. 

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Commercial Law

Discover the ways the law impacts on all business activity—from dealing with customers, suppliers or employees, to protecting physical and intellectual assets. Gain the skills and knowledge in commercial law essential to strong and efficient businesses. Find out how the laws relating to business work so you can help make business decisions or provide advice to others.

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Economics

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Finance

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Information Systems

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

International Business

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Management

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Marketing

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Public Management

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Public Policy

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Taxation

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject

Tourism Management

If you complete all courses this subject you will receive a specialisation in the subject