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PGCertPS in Business and Government

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies (PGCertPS) is a flexible qualification that you can customise to match your study goals.

Sharpen your professional focus

Whether your goal is to enhance your career prospects, bridge knowledge gaps, or embark on a new path, the Wellington School of Business and Government offers a diverse selection of courses to suit your needs.

Explore our offerings in areas such as public policy and public management, global business, digital transformation, professional accounting, and business administration.

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My postgraduate study armed me with a variety of skills and experiences that I could use in my future career.

Susan Narayan

Graduate of the Wellington School of Business and Government

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Explore all available courses

The PGCertPS is made up of courses worth 60 points. If you want to focus on the area of business and government, at least 40 of those points need to be from courses offered by the Wellington School of Business and Government.

You can choose courses from across the School to build a cohesive package that suits your professional goals and previous study experience. Follow the links listed below to see what postgraduate courses are offered within each general area of study:

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Financial support

Furthering your education can be a big investment, both time-wise and financially. Many organisations offer tuition reimbursement programmes or other forms of financial support for their employees’ education. This can greatly reduce the financial burden of postgraduate study and make it easier for you to focus on your education.

Asking your employer for support

Read our blog story about how pursuing postgraduate study can be a win-win for you and your employer.
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Choose a different area of focus

The PGCertPS gives you the flexibility to choose courses from across the University to build a customised qualification. You can choose a main area of focus, or you can keep your qualification broad and pursue your own unique course of study across multiple subject areas.

Apart from Business and Government, you have the option of five other areas of focus:

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I was able to work with two non-profits to improve their outreach. I now volunteer with both, helping them implement the solutions I designed during my study.

Ankur Grover

Graduate of the Wellington School of Business and Government

Qualifying for a different postgraduate certificate

If the combination of courses you choose meets the requirements for another postgraduate certificate at this university, we’ll encourage you to take that programme instead of the PGCertPS.

Most of the postgraduate certificates offered at our School can act as a stepping stone into a higher qualification, such as a postgraduate diploma or a Master’s degree. If you are thinking about further study in the future, a postgraduate certificate is a great way to get a taste for a programme and decide if it’s right for you.

Other postgraduate certificates offered by the Wellington School of Business and Government include the following:

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    PGCert in Actuarial Science

    Gain a competitive edge in the job market with the only postgraduate certificate in actuarial science available in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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    PGCert in Business Administration

    Make a powerful statement about your professional expertise and executive problem-solving skills with this internationally recognised management qualification.

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    PGCert in Commerce

    Choose from a wide range of postgraduate subjects in Commerce and quickly build specialised knowledge that you can put to use in your work.

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    PGCert in Information Studies

    Get a head start in your career managing information for libraries, archives, and other data sources, with this specially focused postgraduate certificate.

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    PGCert in Public Management

    Enhance your performance as a manager with advanced knowledge of the theory and strategies behind best-practice public management.

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    PGCert in Public Policy

    Gain the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality policy advice and programme design underpinned by a strong sense of public purpose and integrity.

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Find out more about the PGCertPS

Get more details about the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies—including when you can start and how you can apply for it.
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