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Does a 1+1 combined Post-Graduate program (e.g. Project Management + Supply Chain Management) qualify for a 3-year PGWP?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Two Graduate Certificates (1+1 program)

    Combined, a 2-year total study length across two linked graduate certificates can qualify for a 3-year PGWP.

Step-by-Step

A B.Com graduate considering a 1+1 combination of Project Management and Supply Chain Management graduate certificates asked whether that combination would still yield the full 3-year PGWP, and whether the programs made sense given their academic background.

What the thread confirmed:
  1. A 2-year total study length, even split across two separate 1-year Graduate Certificates, can qualify for the full 3-year PGWP — the key factor is the combined program length, not whether it's a single continuous 2-year program.

  2. Both Project Management and Supply Chain Management were confirmed by members as PGWP-eligible programs.

  3. Whether the specific programs are "relevant" to a B.Com background is a subjective, case-by-case judgment — members noted they couldn't give a definitive answer without seeing the applicant's full academic and work history, so this needs individual assessment rather than a blanket rule.


The practical takeaway: a 1+1 combination of two Graduate Certificates that together total 2 years of study can earn the full 3-year PGWP, as long as both programs are on a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution's list — but assess program relevance to your background individually rather than assuming any 1+1 combination works equally well for your profile.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: A combined 2-year 1+1 program (two 1-year Graduate Certificates) can qualify for the full 3-year PGWP.
  • Do: Confirm both individual programs are PGWP-eligible before enrolling.
  • Tip: Assess program relevance to your prior degree individually — there's no universal rule for what counts as 'relevant.'

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