Create New Career Opportunities
Now that you've earned your Bachelor's degree, or completed 3 years of your undergraduate degree, we want to help you differentiate yourself from others in your field. One-Year Postgraduate Diplomas provide in-depth knowledge and on-the-job experience that will give you a unique advantage when applying for jobs. We’ve identified several key industries with great career potential. Take advantage of living and studying in a vibrant university community. Study with experts in your field, explore management specializations in-depth, gain a guaranteed US internship, and leave UCR with a gold-standard UC diploma and work experience at an American company.
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Studies
Stand out in the competitive U.S. job market with our Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Studies. Specialize in high-demand fields like Marketing, Accounting, or Engineering while gaining hands-on experience through an internship. Build global connections and gain valuable insights into the American workplace to advance your career.
2026
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- Sep 21 - Mar 19, 2027
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| $14,700 |
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
Strengthen core leadership skills, gain maximum exposure to American business practices, and apply the latest management techniques for the key areas in global business environments. Learn techniques that successful managers use to oversee people, projects, finances, logistics and other key areas in the competitive world of international business.
Postgraduate Diploma in Bioengineering Management
Build on your interest or education in biotechnology/bioengineering and prepare yourself for upward mobility. Establish a foundation of leadership skills as they apply to the industry. Understand the spectrum of new bioengineering topics, and demonstrate your potential in either an internship or a portfolio-building workshop.
2026
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- Sep 21 - Jun 11, 2027
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| $20,200 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing
Push yourself ahead of the pack with advanced marketing knowledge to supplement your Bachelor's degree. Understand how social media, blogging, SEO, email, video, and targeted sites like WordPress intersect with different industries. Create an enforceable, educated marketing plan, and demonstrate your mastery in marketing by refining and promoting your own digital portfolio.
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- Sep 21 - Jun 11, 2027
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| $20,200 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management
Take the lead with your industry's latest innovations, while building on your existing knowledge as an engineer. Continue your academic journey, gain work experience, and build your confidence to take charge as a global leader in engineering.
2026
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- Sep 21 - Jun 11, 2027
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| $20,200 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Learn techniques that successful managers use to oversee people, projects, finances, logistics and other key areas in the competitive world of international business.
2026
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- Sep 21 - Jun 11, 2027
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| $20,200 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
Guide the course toward efficiency by applying your mastery of scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and quality control. Keep the team together and focused on your understanding of collaborative techniques and communicative differences.
2026
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- Sep 21 - Jun 11, 2027
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| $20,200 |