The Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (GradDipBusStuds) is a flexible Level 7 graduate qualification designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree but want to gain knowledge in a new business discipline without completing a second undergraduate degree.

The programme is ideal for:

• Career changers
• Professionals wanting to upskill
• Graduates seeking expertise in another business area
• Students preparing for postgraduate business study

The qualification allows students to study with or without a specialisation and provides flexibility to tailor subjects according to career goals and interests. 

Why Study Graduate Diploma in Business Studies at Massey University?

• Flexible qualification with no compulsory core courses
• Designed for graduates from non-business backgrounds
• Opportunity to specialise in selected business disciplines
• Strong industry-relevant and practical curriculum
• Available on-campus and online
• Pathway into postgraduate business qualifications
• Internationally recognised Massey Business School qualification
• AACSB-accredited business school (top 5% globally)

Subjects / Topics Offered

Students may select courses from business-related subject areas such as:

• Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Finance
• Property Studies
• Management
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Information Systems
• Economics
• Retail Management
• Communication and Journalism
• Dispute Resolution
• General Business Studies

Course prefixes may include:

• 110 Accounting
• 114 Human Resource Management
• 125 Finance
• 152 Management
• 155 Business Law
• 156 Marketing
• 157 Information Systems
• 178 Economics
• 219 Communication and Journalism

Career Outcomes

The qualification is designed to support career development, career transition, and professional upskilling.

Possible career pathways include:

• Business Analyst
• Human Resource Coordinator
• Marketing Executive
• Financial Planning Assistant
• Operations Coordinator
• Retail Manager
• Business Development Executive
• Project Support Officer
• Administrative Manager
• Customer Relationship Officer

The programme may also lead to postgraduate study such as:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Business
• Master of Business Studies
• Master of Management
• Master of Finance

Highlights of the Programme

• Highly flexible business qualification
• Suitable for graduates from any discipline
• Strong pathway into postgraduate business study
• Multiple business specialisations available
• Industry-relevant curriculum
• Online and distance learning options
• AACSB-accredited business school
• Customisable course structure

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Some courses require prerequisite 100-level business papers before progressing to higher-level courses.
• 100-level prerequisite courses do not count toward the GradDipBusStuds qualification.
• Prerequisite papers may need to be completed separately under a Certificate of Proficiency.
• Students should carefully plan course selection to meet prerequisite requirements.
• Returning students should check transitional regulations and updated specialisation rules.

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students studying on campus in New Zealand generally require:

• Valid New Zealand Student Visa
• Offer of Place from Massey University
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Evidence of sufficient living funds
• Valid passport
• Medical and travel insurance
• English language proficiency proof
• Health and character documentation if required