Be a specialist generalist, as a manager or team leader in
business you need a broad knowledge of business practices. Gain a
foundation stone of all business practices by being exposed to
eight different aspects of business including accounting,
organisation and management, marketing, business communication and
two other papers of your choice. This programme is the opportunity
to have a national qualification in one year.
What will this programme cover?
Two compulsory papers:
- 530 Organisation and management
- 560 Business Communication
Plus any four other papers from NZ Diploma of Business
(If these four papers are all 600 level, the qualification may be
awarded as a Level 6 Diploma).
The following endorsements are available for the Diploma in
Applied Business programme:
Related Careers
- General Management Specialist
What do you need to apply?
For entry to this diploma it is desirable you have at least 50
credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of at least 12 credits in
each of three subjects, at least 8 Literacy credits (selected from
a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards) in
English or Te Reo Maori - 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in
writing. You will also need to have a minimum of 14 numeracy
credits at Level one or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the
National Qualifications Framework.
If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about
whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to
determine if this is the right programme for you.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
Further Study Options
New Zealand Diploma in Business
(Level 6, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)
Business Degree
(CPIT, Lincoln University and the Open Polytechnic)