A personal interview is available as part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Successful completion of a three-year degree or equivalent qualification; or
• Applicants from industry who can demonstrate evidence of significant work and professional experience at degree level or above. These applicants will be required to participate in an interview prior to acceptance into the programme.

Applicants may be required to undertake preparatory study to meet the requirements for entry to specific courses.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international learners, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)
• IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA

This is particularly relevant for perspective learners who have extensive work experience. For all endorsements Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available. A maximum of 45 credits from other programmes can be cross credited towards the Graduate Diploma in Business. Credit transfer cannot be made from the qualifying degree.

• Cross Credit (CC) is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
• There is a fee for RPL.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

RPL and CC cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

For information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact Lorilei Barnett, the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1019.

Academic Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of a three-year degree or equivalent qualification, with acceptable grades.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
• PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)