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About Postgraduate Diploma Of Contemporary International Studies in IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute

The Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary International Studies (PDCIS) exposes students to a wide range of international business and contemporary management issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The programme is designed to develop problem solving, critical analysis, team working skills and effective communication skills; It gives graduates the confidence and ability to tackle complex business resource management problems and to have a significant impact on a variety of situations and roles in the global market.

This programme is self contained but can also be a first year for the Master of Contemporary International Studies (MCIS).

Career Opportunities

Educational outcome

Graduates may apply for the research year of the Master of Contemporary International Studies or further postgraduate study in areas of socio-political, socio-environmental and sustainable development.

Professional outcome

Key managerial skills: leadership, planning and organisation, analysis and decision-making, teamwork, integrity. Careers at supervisory and management levels where an understanding of international business, trade, politics and environmental, social and cultural sensitivity is required.

Recommended Prior Knowledge

Students may not have previous knowledge in the specialty areas. Nonetheless, they a

Job outcomes

Highly skilled graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries. A postgraduate qualification will open up a wider range of high level career opportunities in the following areas.

General Job Types

• Specialist
• Executive
• Supervisor
• Team Coach
• Manager
• Team Leader

Academic qualification equivalents

• A completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% grade average. Polytechnic graduates may be granted entry. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS              :               6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• TOEFL            :               79 with a writing score of 21
• PTE                 :               58 

IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute Highlights

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.

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