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Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Grow your Career opportunities and career potential in the modern business world with an advanced-level postgraduate commerce qualification.

Commerce plays a vital role in enabling the holistic health of societies, developing the quality of our lives and directly empowering the successful futures of people, business and communities.

There are two variations to the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce:

  • The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce creates access to all the postgraduate courses from the Master of Commerce (Agricultural) and the Master of Commerce and Management. You are able to choose a flexible study programme under an overall theme such as Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management/Logistics. It can also be used as pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Management in Agribusiness.
  • The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (MBus Pathway) can be used as a pathway if you wish to pursue a Master of Business (Global Management and Marketing) or Master of Business (Finance). This programme is available as face-to-face or online delivery. If you are on a student visa you must enrol in face-to-face delivery.

Programme Structure

This is normally a single semester, full-time study qualification. You're required to achieve 60 credits from the schedule of courses, from the relevant master's degree.

On Campus Programme Structure

Select your courses from the Schedule of Courses for:

  • Master of Commerce (Agricultural)
  • Master of Commerce and Management

The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce is highly flexible, and many combinations of courses are possible. We strongly recommend you seek course advice when choosing your courses.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Online) is a fully prescribed programme of study with five courses and no electives. Students may start the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Online) at multiple points though the year.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce

Study options

Full Time (0.5 year)

Tuition fees
NZ$16,000.00 (US$ 9,589) per year
NZ $16,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

15 July 2024, 11 November 2024

Venue

Lincoln University

Ellesmere Junction Road / Springs Road,

LINCOLN,

Canterbury,

7647, New Zealand

Online/Distance (0.5 year)

Tuition fees
NZ$16,000.00 (US$ 9,589) per year
NZ $16,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

15 July 2024, 11 November 2024

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS academic score of 6.5 overall, with no individual component less than 6.0
  • TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 80 (with at least 21 in writing and 18 in Speaking)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE) overall score of 176, with no individual component less than 169
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 58 with no communicative score of less than 50
  • Lincoln University English Language GCAE or LU EL 70%.
  • NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 5 (Academic or Professional Endorsement)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lincoln University

Lincoln University has a 5-star rating for employability, and graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other NZ universities.

  • 5-star rating for internationalisation and inclusiveness
  • A world-class learning experience
  • Practical work experience for most programmes
  • Excellent support services that aid a smooth transition

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