The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom) at the University of Auckland is a one-year advanced business qualification designed to build on your undergraduate business degree (or equivalent). It gives you the flexibility to broaden your expertise in new business disciplines or deepen your knowledge in a particular commerce area.

 

Why Study the Graduate Diploma in Commerce?

Graduating with a GradDipCom helps you:

• Expand your business skills beyond your bachelor’s degree.

• Explore new areas of commerce or strengthen expertise in your existing discipline.

• Bridge into postgraduate study such as Master of Commerce or other advanced business programmes.

• Gain skills that are valuable to employers globally — from finance and marketing to management and analytics.

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The GradDipCom is highly flexible and allows you to tailor your course selection based on interests and career goals. You typically complete:

• 120 points of business courses (at higher undergraduate levels) — most above Stage II.

• In some cases, you may include up to 30 points from other faculties.

Disciplines & Specialisations

Though the programme does not require a major like a degree, you can focus on subjects including:

• Accounting

• Economics

• Finance

• Information Systems

• Management

• Marketing

 

Skills & Highlights

While completing the diploma, you’ll build skills that employers value, including:

• Advanced business understanding in multiple disciplines.

• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Communication and teamwork in business contexts.

• Global and ethical insight into business practices.

 

Career Outcomes

A Graduate Diploma in Commerce can lead to careers such as:

• Business Analyst

• Accountant

• Operations Manager

• Sales or Marketing Manager

• Policy Advisor

• Corporate or Investment Banking roles

• Tax Adviser / Consultant

 

Visa & Immigration Requirements

As an international student planning to study in New Zealand:

• You must hold a Student Visa for full-time study (unless you qualify for a different category).
• You must show proof of funds for tuition and living costs.
• You typically must have health & travel insurance while in NZ.

 

Key Notes & Latest Updates

• The programme is taught on-campus and requires in-person study — online options may be limited.
• Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission; places may be limited.
• The GradDipCom is different from a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce: the graduate diploma is undergraduate-level advanced coursework and prepares you for more study and career growth.