Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Open Polytechnic of New ZealandThis course is available
Online
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
120 credit hours
Next start date
Expected
Kick start your business career with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5).
When you study this qualification, you'll study three core courses then choose three courses in one of the following strands:
Career opportunities
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of operational roles in New Zealand businesses.
You can choose what areas to specialise in, which will give you career opportunities in different roles:
What you will learn
As well as knowledge in the area you specialise in, you will also learn about:
Study Pathways
After you complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) you can fast track to a Bachelor of Applied Management through our Advanced Standing programme. When you do, 120 credits from your New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) will go towards your degree.
You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.
To study this qualification you need to have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, including a minimum of:
20 years old or over: If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.
IELTS test – an Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent.
Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skills.
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