About Graduate Diploma In Business [level 7] in Eastern Institute of Technology

Outline

Graduate Diploma in Business (GDB) is particularly attractive to people who already have a degree or extensive experience because it gives a level 7 qualification in only one year.  We see four typical ways in which students use the Graduate Diploma in Business (GDB) to develop their career pathway:

• You may be a graduate with a degree in a non- business area and wish to change the direction of your career. You will use your existing graduate skills to start your study of business at the equivalent level to that of the final year of a business degree.  Most endorsements should be possible but you may need three semesters for some such as accounting.
• You have a business degree and wish to change specialisation. This is a very realistic option, many of the points above apply but you would normally be able to complete any endorsement in two semesters.  You may also wish to include a selection of level 8 courses in your GDB.
• You may wish to continue your current career but need to add management skills. As careers progress they often demand a greater participation in the business aspects of the organisation; the one year nature (or part-time) of GDB can be attractive.
• You have worked up from the bottom to a senior position and have recognition within your organisation. However, without a qualification mobility is difficult; here, the ability to enter a one year level seven programme is very attractive.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Business adds strength to your qualification portfolio.  The increases your mobility and range of potential employment roles.  Here are a few ideas:

• Operations manager
• Marketing manager
• Sales manager
• Finance manager
• Key account manager
• Product manager
• Financial or management accountant
• Human resources advisor
• Entrepreneur (in your own business!)

Academic qualification equivalents

• A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights

Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.