If you would like to ensure you have the knowledge and applied skills to participate effectively in a business environment then this qualification may be the right choice for you. This programme can also help you achieve your promotion goals or teach you the business practices required to own or manage a business.

We use applied business practices including group discussions and presentations to ensure you have real business skills. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside local business owners helping them meet real business challenges.

Our programme is run on a flexible schedule that enables you to work and study at the same time. You can direct your study to suit your career requirements by choosing some optional papers. If you are interested in further study you also may be able to cross-credit your papers to a degree programme.

What will this programme cover?

The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a national qualification comprising 12 papers. Papers offered cross credit to other business qualifications. The Diploma may be studied full-time or part-time. Each paper involves four hours of tuition per week with voluntary workshops/tutorials each week.

Six or seven core papers:

• 400 Accounting Principles
• 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 
• 520 Economic Environment
• 530 Organisation and Management
• 560 Business Communication
• 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 
• 550 Business Computing

Plus five or six optional papers (four must be 600 level):

• 432 Office Management 
• 501 Accounting Practices
• 580 Principles of Tourism 
• 601 Financial Accounting
• 602 Management Accounting
• 606 Taxation
• 630 Leadership
• 633 Human Resource Management
• 635 Employment Relations
• 636 Applied Management
• 685 Tourism Industry Management 
• 650 Applied Computing 

Related Careers

• General management
• Marketing management
• Retail management
• Tourism operation
• Human resource management
• Accounting technician
• Small business

What do you need to apply?

For entry to this diploma you need 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

Bachelor of Business Studies
(Open Polytechnic)

Bachelor of Commerce
(Lincoln University)