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Specialise in Without Specialisation for your Postgraduate Diploma in Business at Massey
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Without specialisation) is a flexible, advanced education in business. It consists of taught courses, though you may include a project in an area of interest.
If you have a degree (not necessarily in business) and would like to study business at a postgraduate level this qualification may suit you.
Planning information
If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits in one year (60 credits per semester).
If you wish to keep your options open for possible future progression to a master’s programme we strongly recommend you select your courses for the PGDipBus from the relevant master’s subject schedule of courses.
You may progress from the PGDipBus to the Master of Management, Master of Business Studies or Master of Finance on the attainment of a minimum B- grade average in the PGDipBus.
If you require advice on which courses will transfer to the MMgt, MBS or MFin, please book an appointment with an Academic Adviser in MyHub or contact us using the ‘Get advice’ button.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Course code: 110710 Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting 30 credits
An in-depth study of selected contemporary financial accounting and external reporting issues through a review of the relevant extant literature.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110711 Advanced Accounting Theory 30 credits
This course is designed for students who wish to continue their search for truth in accounting at an advanced level. They will be introduced to various conceptual issues espoused in the accounting literature such as the historical development of accounting, the relationship between philosophy of science and accounting, and the theoretical foundation of some of the important issues currently facing accounting as a profession.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114702 Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations 30 credits
This course introduces the area of Human Resource Management and Workplace Relations. Specifically, the focus of the course is on the principles and practices associated with organisational behaviour, employment relations, human resources management and development.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114709 Managing the Employment Relationship 30 credits
A general understanding of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management with an emphasis on contemporary theory and practice. This course provides the opportunity for critical reflection and analysis of theories and practices relating to managing the employment relationship in any organisation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114722 Advanced Organisational Behaviour 30 credits
This course is an examination of applied psychology and sociology in the context of organisations. The content is based on a foundation of theory which students are expected to critically analyse. The course is designed so that students apply the theory to modern organisational situations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114735 Competitive Advantage and HRM Strategy 30 credits
An examination of how strategic human resource management theory and practice contributes to competitive advantage in business enterprises. Particular reference is made to the environmental factors that influence talent management in New Zealand and globally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 114761 International Human Resource Management 30 credits
An examination of the management of employees from an international perspective, including comparative HRM, the practice of HRM in multinational firm, and developments in the emerging field of Strategic International Human Resource Management (SIHRM).
View full course detailsCourse code: 115758 Interpersonal Communication at Work 15 credits
An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication.
View full course detailsCourse code: 115759 Current Issues in Business 15 credits
Comprehensive examination of contemporary business issues providing a contextual platform for further study of business specialisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125700 Managerial Finance 30 credits
A study of the theory of finance with an emphasis on managerial decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152700 Organisation and Management 30 credits
A study of the theories of management and their application within organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152702 Advanced Strategic Management 30 credits
An advanced study of the systems and techniques of strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152704 Business and Sustainability 30 credits
An analysis of the relationships between the business community, the natural environment, and social and environmental sustainability. The course examines global debates on social and environmental issues, introduces theories of sustainability, and considers the implications of sustainability for business policy and management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152707 Leading and Changing Organisations 30 credits
A study of the practices, methods and frameworks for leading and changing organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152725 Building Export and Import Businesses 30 credits
Focuses on the first stage of international expansion by providing an introduction to the knowledge and skills required for managing import and export businesses and conducting international trade.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152726 Growing Multinational Enterprises 30 credits
Focuses on strategies and implementation challenges of foreign direct investment projects.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152727 Managing Multinational Enterprises 30 credits
An examination of management challenges commonly faced by firms that have already expanded internationally, addressing four different levels of internal organisational analysis: the individual, the cross-cultural project team, organisational units such as subsidiaries, and the relationship between the multinational organisation and its host country societies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152728 Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility 30 credits
An advanced critique of the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR), business ethics, stakeholder management, and their implications for the management of business organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152730 Advanced Contemporary Issues in Sustainability 30 credits
Students will critique the business case for sustainability and develop holistic sustainability strategies to address contemporary economic, ethical, environmental, and social concerns for business, including those relating to sustainable supply chain management, sustainable operations management, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ethical trade.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152731 Innovation and New Ventures 30 credits
A study of the theory and practice of innovation with special reference to the small business sector. The course will examine the dimensions of innovation and entrepreneurship with emphasis on the entrepreneur's contribution to existing organisations and new ventures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152742 Health Systems Management 30 credits
The health care systems of New Zealand and selected nations are compared and critically analysed from a management perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152743 Health Law and Policy 30 credits
The interrelationship between health law and health policy is examined with an emphasis on practical health care dilemmas.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152746 Contemporary Issues in Health Service Management 30 credits
Issues relevant to the efficient and effective delivery of health services are identified and examined.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152747 Local Governance: Context, Structure and Finance 30 credits
An examination of the attributes of public administration and finance, specifically addressing the concerns of local government. These attributes include: the historic position of local government, the scope, scale and role of local government in society, and the funding regime underpinning local government in New Zealand.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152752 Project Management 30 credits
A comprehensive study of the theory and methods employed in project management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152781 Advanced Research Methods in Business 30 credits
Research approaches to management and organisation theory. Includes reading and designing research in these areas up to the preparation of research proposals.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156700 Essentials of Marketing 30 credits
An introduction to the theory and practice of marketing. This course assumes no previous background in marketing.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156742 Advanced Consumer Behaviour 30 credits
A study of the changing nature of consumer behaviour in a dynamic environment. Psychological, sociological and individual factors are investigated with reference to how they affect consumer behaviour. How the study of consumer behaviour is used by academics, practitioners and policymakers is explained.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156756 Digital Marketing 30 credits
A study of theories and practical applications of digital marketing tools.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156757 Marketing Strategy 30 credits
A study of theories and practical applications of marketing strategy across different contexts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 156758 Marketing for Social Change 30 credits
A detailed study of the social marketing approach used to develop activities aimed at changing or maintaining people's behaviour for the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. The course examines questions about marketing and society; these issues include a consideration of how ‘socially desirable’ behaviours are marketed; how regulations affect marketing decision making; and how ethical issues can influence marketing decisions.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157701 Health Information Management 30 credits
A study of the management of information and information systems relevant to the planning and delivery of high-quality healthcare.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157748 Advanced Management, Analytics, and Decision Making 30 credits
A comprehensive study of the techniques and issues involved in using data to support organisational decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157749 Technology Innovation Management 30 credits
Initiate and develop innovative opportunities within the technology sector.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178703 The Theory and Practice of Economics 30 credits
This course is a survey of developments in macroeconomic and microeconomic theory with extension into contemporary issues and practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178719 Climate Change Economics and Policy 30 credits
An analysis of the economics of climate change and evaluation of the mitigation options used by policy makers globally.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190703 Management in Aviation Systems 30 credits
A study of the roles, relationships and functions of senior management systems within the aviation industry. The course will examine the obligations and responsibilities of aviation corporations and their executives (moral, ethical and legal) to staff, clients, shareholders, the aviation community and the wider community.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190720 Aviation Strategic Management 30 credits
The application of economic, political regulatory and management knowledge to the planning and development of airline and aviation organisation product outcomes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219702 Management Communication 30 credits
This course examines the management of internal communication processes within organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219703 Perspectives in Business Communication 30 credits
An exploration of the theory and practice of workplace communication in diverse organisational settings. Theory is linked to practice through the analysis of contemporary case studies.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219704 International and Intercultural Communication 30 credits
This course uses communication theory and research to explore ways of developing cross-cultural effectiveness, with an emphasis on communication in organisational settings.
View full course detailsCourse code: 219708 Political Communication 30 credits
This course is a critical and theoretical inquiry into the nature of contemporary political communication.
View full course detailsCourse code: 234731 Advanced Sport in the Social Context 30 credits
An advanced examination of the meaning and role(s) of sport and leisure in contemporary society with particular reference to selected topical issues and the implications that these have on the organisation and management of sport.
View full course detailsCourse code: 234732 Advanced Sport Management 30 credits
An examination of contemporary sport and recreation management practice in New Zealand and overseas.
View full course detailsCourse code: 234736 Advanced Sport Coaching 30 credits
This course offers an advanced examination of contemporary issues and topics related to sport coaching.
View full course detailsCourse code: 251731 Advanced Occupational Health and Safety 30 credits
An examination of current issues in Occupational Safety and Health and issues commonly found in the work environment.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Business programme you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, with a minimum B- grade average in the highest level courses.
You will provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Fees and scholarships
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