Program Overview

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Diploma (Business) – DipBus

The Diploma (Business) is a bridging qualification for international students that will allow you to transition into second year of a range of undergraduate business qualifications.

Overview

Our pathway qualification will help you gain the necessary academic knowledge, as well as the learning and language skills to become an independent learner, with the confidence and ability to excel in your undergraduate university qualification.

Type of Qualification

• Diploma

Level of Study

• Undergraduate study
• NZQF level 5

Time to Complete

• 1 year full-time (120 credits)

Where You Can Study

• Auckland campus

International Students

• Open to international students on campus in New Zealand

Key Dates

• Admission application due dates
• Course enrolment dates for accepted students
• Semester dates

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

• All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific Requirements

• To enter the Diploma (Business) you will have achieved:
  • 32 credits across 3 university entrance approved subjects, or equivalent; and
  • an overall academic score of 5.5 in an IELTS assessment, with no band score less than 5.0, or equivalent.

Prior Learning, Credit and Exemptions

• For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
  • review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
  • contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English Language Skills

• If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

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 Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate 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.

Structure of the Diploma (Business)

• The Diploma (Business) consists of 8 courses (120 credits).
• Four courses are the same as those in the core of the Bachelor of Business and 4 courses concentrate on skills in academic communication, numeracy, personal development and career exploration.

Courses and Specialisations

• Courses and specialisations

Key Terms

• Courses: Each qualification has its own specific set of courses.
• Course code: Each course is numbered using 6 digits.
• Credits: Each course is worth a number of credits.
• Specialisations: Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in.

Credit Summary

• 120 credits
  • Core courses – 60 credits
  • Courses from 1 subject specialisation – 60 credits

Course Planning Key

• Prerequisites: Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level.
• Corequisites: Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course.
• Restrictions: Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar.

Compulsory Courses

• Choose 120 credits from:
  • Course code: Economics for Business Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Finance Fundamentals Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Management in Context Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Introduction to Marketing Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Personal Development and Competence Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Skills and Communication for Academic Success Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Skills for Numerical Analysis Credits: 15 credits
  • Course code: Effective Communication Credits: 15 credits

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Tuition Fees

• Domestic students: $7,415
• International students: $38,080

Course Fees

• You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

• Search our scholarships and awards

Fees Disclaimer

• This information is for estimation purposes only.
• Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment.

Related Study Options

• Certificate of Proficiency (Student Exchange) – CPSTX
• Certificate of Proficiency Postgraduate – CoP Postgrad
• Certificate of Proficiency Sub Degree – CPSBD
• Certificate of Proficiency Undergraduate – CPUND
• Diploma in Science and Technology – DipScTech
• Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
• Graduate Diploma (Management) – GradDip(Mgt)
• Graduate Diploma (Marketing) – GradDip(Mrk)
• Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology – GDipScTech
• Without Specialisation – Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology

Related Content

• Planning your study
• Application process overview
• Semester dates