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Welcome to AUT

E ng mana, e ng reoE te iti, e te rahiE ng mtwaka o ng tpito o te aoNg mahuetanga iho e kawe nei i ng moemoe o rtou mTn koutou katoa

Piki mai r, kake mai r,Nau mai, haere mai ki tnei o ng wnangaWhakatau mai i raro i te korowai huru o Te WnangaAronui o Tmaki Makau Rau

To the prestigious, the many voicesThe few, the greatTo those of all races and creedsWe who remain to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the ancestorsGreetings one and all

Climb, ascendEmbark on the journey of knowledgeLet us at AUT embrace and empower youTo strive for and achieve excellence

Te whakatupu i te kunga, i te mana taurite me ng tikanga matatika, i ng pkenga ako,i ng pkenga whakaako me te ta rangahau hei hpai i ng hpori whnui o te motu, otir, o te ao.

To foster excellence, equity and ethics in learning, teaching, research and scholarship, and in so doing serve our regional, national and international communities.

Welcome to AUT Business School

Our approach to teaching and learning is at the forefront of business education, and prepares graduates exceptionally well for their careers. We challenge students to develop as independent learners through our approach that emphasises student engagement, interaction with each other, academic staff and business.

Our postgraduate professional programmes are designed for people without an undergraduate degree in the chosen discipline, and are ideal for those wanting to transform their careers and be at the forefront of professional business practices.

The AUT Business School offers attractive formal and informal learning spaces, and teaching staff who are recruited on the basis of practical experience as well as academic credentials. The application of theory in practical business situations, set in an interactive learning environment is a strong drawcard for prospective students and their employers.

Strong links with industry and professional bodies are a defining characteristic of the AUT Business School and these ensure that our curriculum remains current and reflects the needs of contemporary business.

We are focused on developing graduates who are confident business professionals. The success of this is evident through international benchmarking of our student engagement and outcomes, outstanding international rankings and through our strong graduate employment.

Professor Geoff Perry BA Auck., MA Auck., MPhil (Hons) Auck., PhD Auck., DipCom, PGDipSocSci (Dist) Massey, DipTchg. Dean, Faculty of Business and Law Pro Vice Chancellor

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Course information

06 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Studies07 Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate

in Business Administration09 Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate

in Professional Accounting10 Postgraduate Diploma in Global Business11 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance11 Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing12 Master of Applied Finance14 Master of Global Business15 Master of Marketing16 Master of Business Administration (MBA)18 Master of Professional Accounting

Contents

Image on the inside front cover by Alyson Young Photography.The information contained in this study guide is primarily intended for domestic students. International students should visit www.aut.ac.nz/international or email international.centre@aut.ac.nzDisclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for students and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at AUT should consult its official document, the AUT Calendar, which is available online at www.aut.ac.nz/calendar, to ensure that they are aware of, and comply with, all regulations, requirements and policies.The information contained in this study guide was correct at the time of print, September 2015.

About AUT02 AUTs faculties and schools03 Postgraduate professional qualifications overview04 Why study postgraduate business at AUT?21 Campus map

Applying for your programme19 Fees and payment20 How to apply20 Find out more

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AUTs faculties and schools

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWTE ARA PAKIHI ME TE TURE

Business SchoolTe Kura Kaipakihi

Law SchoolTe Kura Ture

FACULTY OF DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIESTE ARA AUAHA

School of Art and DesignTe Kura Toi a Hoahoa

School of Communication StudiesTe Kura Whakapho

School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical SciencesTe Kura Mtai Phanga, Rorohiko, Pngarau

Colab: Creative TechnologiesMarautanga Matatini

TE ARA POUTAMA FACULTY OF MORI AND INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT

FACULTY OF CULTURE AND SOCIETYTE ARA KETE ARONUI

School of EducationTe Kura Mtauranga

School of Hospitality and TourismTe Kura Taurimatanga me te Mahi Tpoi

School of Language and CultureTe Kura Reo me te Ahurea

School of Social Sciences and Public PolicyTe Kura Ptaiao -iwi me ng Kaupapa Tmatanui

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESTE ARA HAUORA A PTAIAO

School of Applied SciencesTe Kura Whakamahi Ptaiao

School of Clinical SciencesTe Kura Mtai Haumanu

School of Interprofessional Health StudiesTe Kura Pkeho Ngaiotanga o Ng Marau Akoranga Hauora

School of Public Health and Psychosocial StudiesTe Kura Hauora Tmatanui

School of Sport and RecreationTe Kura Hkinakina

AUT has five faculties and 15 schools. The light blue box in the diagram below shows where the programmes in this study guide sit within AUT.

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Well-known for the high calibre of its graduates, the AUT Business School offers a range of professional qualifications that can help you gain career advancement or even establish a new career direction.

For postgraduate research qualifications refer to the AUT Business School Postgraduate Research Programmes: Study Guide 2016.

For further information, contact the AUT Student Centre on 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864) or visit www.aut.ac.nz/business

Postgraduate professional qualifications overview

PROGRAMME CAREER ASPIRATIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS REFER TO PAGE

Postgraduate Certificatein Business Studies4-6 months full-time/ 8 months part-time

Professional roles in business An undergraduate degree in any field, or equivalent.

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Postgraduate Certificatein Business Administration4-6 months full-time/ 8-16 months part-time

Management at a senior organisational level, providing leadership in a specialist field of business

An undergraduate degree in any field and 3 years of relevant work experience.

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Postgraduate Diploma inBusiness Administration8-12 months full-time/ 16-32 months part-time

Management at a senior organisational level, providing leadership in a specialist field of business

An undergraduate degree in any field and 3 years of relevant work experience.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accounting4-6 months full-time/ 8 months part-time

Professional roles in the accounting field

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting8 months full-time/ part-time available

Professional roles in the accounting field

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field.

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Postgraduate Diploma inGlobal Business8 months full-time/ part-time available

Professional roles in the global business field

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance8 months full-time/ part-time available

Professional roles in the finance field An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing8 months full-time/ part-time available

Professional roles in the marketing field

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field.

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Master of Applied Finance12 months fast-track orup to 16 months full-time/ part-time available

Professional roles in the finance field An undergraduate degree, orequivalent in any field. B- grade average in papers at level 7 or equivalent is required.

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Master of Global Business12 months fast-track orup to 16 months full-time/part-time available

Professional roles in the global business field

An undergraduate degree, orequivalent in any field. B- grade average in papers at level 7 or equivalent is required.

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Master of Marketing12 months fast-track orup to 16 months full-time/part-time available

Professional roles in the marketing field

An undergraduate degree, orequivalent in any field. B- grade average in papers at level 7 or equivalent is required.

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Master of Business Administration12-16 months full-time/ 2-4 years part-time

Management at a senior organisational level, providing leadership in business

An undergraduate degree in any field and 5 years of relevant work experience.

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Master of ProfessionalAccounting12 months fast-track orup to 16 months full-time/part-time available

Accounting professional, registered chartered accountant

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent in any field. B- grade average in papers at level 7 or equivalent is required.

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Why study postgraduate professional programmes at AUT Business School?

Preparing tomorrows business leadersAt the AUT Business School we understand the importance of operating in a complex, global environment. So do our graduates. Our interactive