Graduate Diploma in Business (GDB) is particularly attractive to people who already have a degree or extensive experience because it gives a level 7 qualification in only one year.  We see four typical ways in which students use the Graduate Diploma in Business (GDB) to develop their career pathway:

1. You may be a graduate with a degree in a non- business area and wish to change the direction of your career. You will use your existing graduate skills to start your study of business at the equivalent level to that of the final year of a business degree.  Most endorsements should be possible but you may need three semesters for some such as accounting.
2. You have a business degree and wish to change specialisation. This is a very realistic option, many of the points above apply but you would normally be able to complete any endorsement in two semesters.  You may also wish to include a selection of level 8 courses in your GDB.
3. You may wish to continue your current career but need to add management skills. As careers progress they often demand a greater participation in the business aspects of the organisation; the one year nature (or part-time) of GDB can be attractive.
4. You have worked up from the bottom to a senior position and have recognition within your organisation. However, without a qualification mobility is difficult; here, the ability to enter a one year level seven programme is very attractive.

Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss your study options. You can meet with our staff in person at our Hawke’s Bay campus, or simply give us call on 0800 22 55 348. And you’re most welcome to visit EIT to view our facilities at any time.

The Graduate Diploma in Business adds strength to your qualification portfolio.  The increases your mobility and range of potential employment roles.  Here are a few ideas:

• Operations manager
• Marketing manager
• Sales manager
• Finance manager
• Key account manager
• Product manager
• Financial or management accountant
• Human resources advisor
• Entrepreneur (in your own business!)

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.