Gain a grounding in business with this nationally recognised qualification. Students can choose to specialise in management or follow the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Accounting Technician pathway.
The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a nationally recognised qualification accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). It can lead to a variety of roles in business, especially in the fields of administration, banking, human resource management, insurance, marketing, accounts and general management.
Some of the most important skills needed today are communication skills, business knowledge and the ability to anticipate change. The New Zealand Diploma in Business equips you with these skills and gives you a solid foundation for your business career. If you decide to take your studies further, the New Zealand Diploma in Business is a staircase into a range of business degrees including our Bachelor in Applied Business Studies.
Programme Overview
Get a good grounding in business with this nationally recognised qualification.
It provides a qualification for students aspiring to management positions in a variety of disciplines as well as providing entry into higher professional qualifications. It also assists small business owners who need insight into how to effectively run and manage their small businesses.
Programme Outline
Students must complete:
- six out of seven compulsory core papers
- four 600 level papers
- choose two papers at any level (4, 5 or 6) but no more than three level 4 papers altogether
Each paper is portable between polytechnics in New Zealand offering the Diploma. The six compulsory papers are usually offered twice a year (2 semesters) while a wide range of optional papers are offered once a year.
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COMPULSORY PAPERS |
OPTIONAL PAPERS |
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Level 5 |
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Further Study Options
Continue to study and gain the Bachelor of Applied Business Studies. Some of the papers from NZ Diploma in Business can be cross credited.
Career Opportunities
Employment in business, management, marketing or finance areas.
Career Opportunities:
Office manager, team leader, manager, product manager, sales manager, management studies, social sciences studies, accounting technician.