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Post grad diploma are normally for
1) Graduates undertaking learning in a different field.
(eg: computer science graduate to take a marketing)
2) Experienced professional without prior degree certification, who wish to embark on an Masters.
(Units done in Post Graduate diploma are granted exemptions on relevant Masters)
Yes, Post Grad Diploma is not widely accepted in Asian context, guess most only focus on the word "Diploma" without understanding the context.
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