New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management

Summary

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5) is designed for people who want to lead teams, support business operations, and strengthen their confidence as emerging leaders. Whether you’re new to the workforce, returning to work, or building on existing experience, this programme gives you practical skills in communication, people management, problem-solving, and project delivery.

You’ll learn how to motivate others, manage performance, contribute to business planning, and create positive workplace cultures—preparing you for team leader, supervisor, or coordinator roles, or further study in business.

Highlights

• Build practical leadership and people-management skills you can apply immediately in the workplace
• Learn how to support business operations, manage projects, and enhance team performance
• Work with experienced lecturers who bring real industry knowledge into the classroom
• Study in a supportive learning environment with small classes and personalised guidance
• Develop confidence in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Prepare for roles such as team leader, supervisor, coordinator, or project assistant

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What’s Next?

Upon successful completion the New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management provides a pathway to our Bachelor of Business (Marketing) or the Bachelor of Business (Management), where you can specialise in Human Resource Management, or Operations Management.

Career Options

• Team leader/supervisor,
• Office Manager,
• Retail/Duty Manager,
• Call Centre Team Leader,
• Sales Manager

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$7,100

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits) Save up to $2,000 (NZD) with the Unitec International Study Grant 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

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