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New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jan 2027

Campus

Petone Campus

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Summary

Get a taste of the world of business. Use this one-year programme to dive into the different aspects of the sector and gain employable skills. Specialise in Leadership and Management and learn to develop the thinking to improve business operations, explore risk management and how to build and maintain long-term business relationships.

What you will learn
  • Develop the thinking to improve business operations
  • Understand accounting and economic principles and practices
  • Develop marketing plans and sales strategies
  • Learn skills for recruitment and staff training
  • Explore risk management
  • Learn how to develop and maintain long-term business relationships
  • Carry out business research
  • Develop problem-solving and business communication skills
  • Analyse the impact of multicultural influences on business operations
  • Consider how principles of the Treaty of Waitangi can be applied to business practice in Aotearoa
  • Identify operational issues and challenges
  • Plan and apply techniques to improve business performance
  • Develop leadership skills, learn to delegate tasks
  • Positively influence others to achieve business goals
  • Foster a positive workplace culture
  • Encourage team engagement
  • Manage projects within scope, resources and time
Career options
  • Team leader
  • Project and event administrator
  • Office manager
  • Business developer

Entry criteria

Device

This qualification requires a computer or laptop for self directed study.

Under 20 years

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.

Over 20 years

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.

International students

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: international@wandw.ac.nz for eligibility details.

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