Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce – PGCertCom
Boost your career by filling gaps in your business knowledge or upskilling in a particular subject area.
Find out what qualifications you need to get into the PGCertCom and what you have to do to complete the programme.
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Economics
Find out more about studying Economics at Victoria University of Wellington
Postgraduate EconomicsEntry requirements
Requirements for international students who studied in
Academic requirements for international students
To be accepted into this programme you will need:
To have previously completed three courses from: ECON 300–399 and PUBL 303
To be accepted by the programme director as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Important information
- To study Economics subjects at postgraduate level, we recommend that you have a suitable background in algebra, calculus, and probability, as well as some prior exposure to econometrics.
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don’t meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact Wellington School of Business and Government to discuss your options. Selection is based on your academic performance in relevant subjects and an interview.
- For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It’s an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
Programme requirements
For this programme you'll need to:
Complete 60 points (usually four courses). You may obtain a specialisation by fulfilling the specific Subject requirements outlined below.
Subject requirements
To achieve a specialisation in Economics, you need to complete courses worth 60 points from:
Other subjects
Accounting
Finance
Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Research
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