Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCertBM) - Product Management
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Innovate with Purpose. Lead the Future of Product Success. Talk to an AdvisorApply NowBUSINESS SCHOOL
PGCertBM in Product Management
Are you ready to bring groundbreaking ideas to life and lead product innovation in dynamic markets?
This Postgraduate Certificate in Product Management is more than a degree—it is your first step to becoming a forward-thinking product leader, equipped with the tools to drive innovation, create value, and thrive in today’s ever-evolving business environment.
Entry Requirements
Relevant Bachelor’s degree
Duration
1 year part-time
Next Start Dates
Quarter 4:
15 September 2025
Full Programme Fees
60 pts: $5,481.60*
Note: A relevant degree may be in arts, business, creative arts and industries, education, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, sciences, or technology.
Disclaimer: *The programme fees are indicative and estimates only. Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this webpage. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
Programme Overview
Learn more about our Product Management specialisation in the video below.
Why is this programme right for you?
The University of Auckland’s PGCert in Product Management is designed for ambitious professionals and career changers ready to excel in the fast-evolving world of product management. In a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment, this programme empowers you with the skills and confidence to navigate challenges as an innovative, future-focused product leader.
With a curriculum that considers critical themes including contemporary technologies (such as AI and blockchain), sustainability and the circular economy, this programme ensures you stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to drive product innovation and create sustainable solutions. From mastering market analysis to employing agile methodologies, you’ll develop future-proof skills tailored for dynamic industries and emerging markets. Our commitment to academic excellence, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and sustainability ensures a holistic learning experience that prepares graduates for an impactful future.
Graduates will emerge as agile, strategic product leaders equipped to drive product success by bringing value to customers and making a lasting impact in their organisations.
Take the next step towards becoming an innovative product leader.
What are the key benefits?
1. Hands-On, Future-Focused Learning:
Gain practical experience in product strategy, innovation, and digital disruption through real-world projects and case studies, ensuring you’re ready to lead product innovation in a rapidly changing world.
2. Career Acceleration & Industry Networks:
Fast-track your career with mentorship, networking opportunities, and direct industry engagement, preparing you for leadership roles in product management, UX, and innovation strategy.
3. Flexible, High-Impact Learning Designed for Leaders:
Designed to fit around work and life commitments, the 100% online masters degree offers live sessions, peer collaboration, and industry-led insights, helping you balance learning with career growth.
4. Staircase into the Masters:
Through achieving academic capability in the PGCertBM in Product Management, you can then transition into completing the courses necessary for the 180-point Master of Business Management programme.
Programme Structure
The PGCertMBM in Product Management consists of four 15-point courses that are part of the MBM.
Product Management specialisation:
60 points:
BUSDEV 722 Product Management
BUSDEV 723 New Product Development Processes
BUSDEV 724 Designing for Sustainability
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice
Progressing on to the Masters
To complete the 180-point MBM in Product Management after the PGCertBM, students will have to complete Part I and Part III as listed below.
MBM Part I – Core Courses
60 points:
BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
MBM Part III – Applied Knowledge Courses
In Part III, students will be expected to demonstrate that they have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge and have the ability to apply this independently in a range of professional practice contexts.
60 points:
BUSDEV 780 Personal and Team Leadership
BUSMAN 710 Consultancy Practice
BUSDEV 782 Capstone Project
Enquire Now
After you register your interest, our team of specialist programme consultants provide personalised advice and guide you through the application process, offering tailored pathways and highlighting the benefits, ensuring your academic choices propel your professional growth.
They will keep you informed with updates about important dates, such as the date applications will open, webinars and events, and course information as they become available.
