About Graduate Diploma In Business (marketing) in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
This programme provides a solid base of knowledge around brand management, digital marketing, advertising, business analytics and consumer behaviour. Learn how to help an organisation achieve its marketing goals using strategies and applied digital marketing. The Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) is ideal if you already have a degree in another field of study or have significant business experience and want a formal qualification.
Highlights
- Industry Based Learning (IBL) - in the second semester of study, students are offered the opportunity to gain work experience in a real organisation
- Relevant within a variety of organisations, including profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations, with a focus on small to medium enterprises.
- Customised based your own experience, incorporating industry certifications where applicable
- A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study
- Small class structure
- Options for further business study: this programme is a good preparation if you want to move into Unitec's Master of Business or another postgraduate business programme.
Career Options
- Marketing manager
- Marketing consultant
- Digital strategist
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 with a min band score of 6 (reading and writing) and 5.5 (speaking and listening)
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (writing 18)
- PTE : 58 with score of at least 50 (reading & writing) and 42 (speaking & listening)
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
