Select graduate studies programs offer an accelerated format, allowing you to put your skills to work sooner
Use your graduate credential as the foundation for attaining an MBA at one of our partner institutions
Many courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evenings, so you can further your education while still working
Graduate Studies
No one is going to hand you the career you want. Graduate studies at the Melville School of Business offers you the advantage you need to enhance your job prospects and help accelerate your career.
Our post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas are designed for professionals that have an undergraduate degree and want to continue their education in a new field or specialize in their current field of study.
Whether you want to upgrade your skills to step into management or you're a recent degree recipient looking for more advanced education, graduate studies offers a host of postgraduate credentials to help you achieve your professional or academic goals.
Did you know
Want to take your career to the next level with a post-baccalaureate diploma but don’t meet KPU’s undergraduate English proficiency requirements for admission?
Through the KPU English Preparation for Post-baccalaureate (KEPP) program, you can start earning your post-baccalaureate diploma after one semester of English upgrading courses.
Don’t let your English level stop you from taking your career to the next level. Start your journey to post-baccalaureate studies at KPU today.
Why Pursue Graduate Studies @ KPU?
Post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas are credentials you can earn after you've received your undergraduate degree. Our graduate programs are designed to deliver you the in-demand skills and relevant business acumen organizations are looking for or prepare you for further education.
KPU's Melville School of Business has partnership agreements with a number of universities around the world, allowing you to use your graduate credential as the foundation for attaining a Master of Business Administration at one of our partner institutions.
Whether you are taking a step up or broadening your business knowledge base, graduate studies can help you accelerate your career by giving you the critical thinking, analysis, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills to succeed in business.
Who Should Pursue Graduate Studies?
Graduate studies are ideal for those who already have an undergraduate degree and are looking to upgrade their skills to specialize or looking to make a career change.
Post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas are more advanced than a bachelor's degree, allowing you to stand out from those with just an undergraduate degree and can prepare you for consideration into a master's program. But if you're unsure about the the time and cost of a master's degree, graduate studies programs offer you a quicker and less costly way to upgrade your education.
Designed to be completed in two years, select graduate studies programs also offer an accelerated format to allow you to put your skills to work even sooner. Our programs offer you the flexibility you need as a working professional while providing you with opportunities to develop highly valued hands-on skills.
Program Details
Post-baccalaureate Diplomas
The Melville School of Business offers four post-baccalaureate diplomas:
- Accounting – prepare for your CPA designation and complete the required courses for the accounting professional program
- Human Resources Management – take an advanced and in-depth look at the growing field of human resources
- Operations and Supply Chain Management – learn the newest theories and practical approaches while preparing for professional accreditation or designations in the industry
- Technical Management and Services – get the skills you need as an emerging technical professional to be a crucial link between business management and technical expertise
Graduate Diplomas
The Melville School of Business offers two graduate diplomas in business administration:
- Global Business Management – this program is designed for individuals who want to actively and constructively participate in global business opportunities and challenges.
- Green Business Management and Sustainability – ideally suited to professionals who are venturing into management at companies that embody or are embracing sustainability.
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Tuition
Tuition will vary by course and program. Our tuition estimator will give you an approximate cost of the tuition for your favoured program.
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Fees
There are mandatory student fees that you are subject too. In addition to tuition and fees, there maybe other fees and program costs to consider.
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Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Student Awards and Financial Assistance provides information about student loans, grants, and other forms of financial aid offered by KPU and our external partners.