Victoria University of Wellington

Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce

Wellington, New Zealand 0.3333 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce

For Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce, tuition is 11,999 USD per year.

A Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (PGCertCom) is a flexible qualification that gives you the tools for success—whether in your career or for further study. Choose from a wide range of postgraduate subjects and quickly build specialised knowledge that you can put to use in your work. Or perhaps you want to do a PhD, but your Master’s degree was all coursework and no research. In that case, you could take the PGCertCom with a specialisation in Research. This introduces you to postgraduate research and opens a potential pathway to PhD study. Refine your research, writing, and analytical skills while further developing your knowledge in a specific field within Commerce. Take advantage of Wellington School of Business and Government’s strong links with international academic and professional bodies. Its close ties with Wellington’s public and private sectors also offer you a multitude of opportunities for research and networking. While the PGCertCom is a useful qualification in its own right, it can also serve as a stepping stone to a higher qualification. The courses you complete as part of your PGCertCom can count towards the full Master of Commerce programme. Alternatively, if you already have a coursework Master’s degree, taking the PGCertCom with a specialisation in Research gives you a grounding in postgraduate research and opens a pathway to PhD study. Wellington School of Business and Government is among a select group of fewer than 130 business schools worldwide that hold the ‘Triple Crown’ of international business education accreditations. By studying here, you can be confident your qualification will be recognised globally for its quality. Studying the PGCertCom part time means you can continue working while gaining new skills to advance your professional career. As a part-time student, you’ll typically study two courses per trimester, with two days of full-time study per week. It may be possible to start the Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3, depending on the availability of courses in the subject you’ve chosen. Email info@vuw.ac.nz to find out more. Part-time students doing two courses per trimester will need to do around 20 to 23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working while studying. Depending on your choice of courses, it may be possible to complete the entire certificate in a single trimester. In that case, you can expect a workload of 40 to 45 hours a week. Postgraduate students can take advantage of the dedicated postgraduate study room at the Wellington School of Business and Government. You can access these facilities from 7 am to midnight. Here you’ll find computing and printing facilities, and you’ll have access to specialist software such as Gauss, Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, R, Shazam, and Stata. I am a citizen of‐ Choose ‐AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo (Democratic Republic of the)Cook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIrelandIsle of ManI

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington, established in 1897 and situated in New Zealand’s capital, is a research-led university serving a diverse student body of around 23,000. The university is known for strengths in arts, law, humanities, social sciences and research across public policy and environmental disciplines, offering a blend of rigorous scholarship and practical engagement with national institutions.

The Wellington campus places students at the heart of a lively cultural and political city, where internships, public-sector connections and creative industries are readily accessible. Academic programmes are complemented by research centres and community-facing projects, and teaching emphasises critical thinking, communication and transferable skills that prepare graduates for varied careers both locally and internationally.

For international students, the university provides support services including orientation, academic help and pathways into student life in Wellington. The city’s compact size, cultural amenities and outdoor opportunities make it friendly for newcomers. Overall, Victoria University of Wellington suits students seeking high-quality research and teaching in a capital-city setting that combines academic rigor with opportunities for professional and civic engagement.

Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce?
Tuition: USD 11,999.49 per year.
Is Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce available online?
This is an on-campus program at Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington.

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