New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6

Summary

The purpose of this 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- and multi-cultural environment.

The programme consists of eight papers:

6200 Strategic Business Planning,
6201 Facilitating Business Innovation and Change,
6202 Managing Business Environmental Factors,
6210 Applied Leadership and Management,
6211 Leadership for Business Transformation,
6212 Managing Business Resources,
6213 Planning and Managing Business Finances,
6214 Leading and Managing Projects.

Course scheduling: Four papers per 16-week trimester, each paper consisting of 5 contact hours per week – total 20 hours per week. Classes are normally scheduled over three or four days per week

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