New Zealand Diploma in Business 6

The purpose of the programme is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand business entities with graduates who have general and specialised business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of strategic roles.

The overall aim of this programme is to equip learners with core business skills, attitudes and values that form the crux of leadership and management functions in dynamic and constantly changing business environments. It provides opportunities for learners to interact in real or realistic business environments and
emerge as graduates in a complex and ever-changing business world. The programme thus aims to provide New Zealand business entities with graduates who are, or can be employed in a range of strategic roles within New Zealand business entities.

Graduates will benefit New Zealand business entities by contributing to the achievement of entities’ strategic objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical manner, in a bi-cultural and multi-cultural environment.

Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

Entry Requirements

• Completion of NZDB level 5.
• For international students, academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 overall (with no band score lower than 5.5 and gained within the past 2 years within one examination), or any other equivalent in a test recognised by NZQA.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Apply knowledge of the principles and practices of operations, accounting, sales/marketing, human resources, and risk management to support the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the entity. Contribute in operational contexts to innovation and organisational change within a business entity.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

• Small Business Entrepreneur
• HR Manager
• Business Manager
• Customer Services Manager
• Administrator
• Facilities Manager
• Operations Manager in a wide range of sectors