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New Zealand Diploma in Business

Programme Overview

Location

Tairāwhiti Gisborne Campus, Taradale Hawkes Bay Campus

Study Options

Full-time, Online, Part-time

Length

2 years

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  • Outcomes

    This is a nationally recognised qualification requiring two years of full-time study, or the equivalent part-time. It is supported by:

    • Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand
    • The New Zealand Employers Federation
    • The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce
    • The New Zealand Institute of Management
    • The New Zealand Bankers Institute and all other major commercial groups

    The NZ Diploma in Business is administered and validated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

    The New Zealand Diploma in Business programme is designed to:

    • Develop a broad range of generic business skills, principles and practices
    • Develop an organised approach to problem solving
    • Develop effective communication and well-developed interpersonal skills
    • Develop self direction and independent working practices
    • Develop a recognition of the ethical dimensions inherent in decision making.

    Most courses can be cross credited to EIT's Bachelor of Business Studies.

    The attainment of the New Zealand Diploma in Business can lead to employment opportunities in accounting, including accounting technicians, management and marketing. Students may go on to further study. Most New Zealand Diploma in Business Studies courses can cross-credit to the Bachelor of Business Studies Degree offered at EIT Hawkes Bay.

    Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:

    • Accounting technicians
    • Administrators
    • Management
    • Marketing. 

  • Outline

    The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a full-time, two year programme (or equivalent part-time) which offers you stimulating diploma level studies and provides a pathway to your professional qualification in all aspects of accounting, marketing and management.

    Subject Areas:

    • Computing Concepts
    • Commercial Law
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Business Communication
    • Marketing
    • Organisation and Management
    • Career Planning and Development

    Download Programme Information at the top (right) of this page for more detailed course content, costs, timetable etc.

  • Dates

    There are two entry points per year: 

    • February
    • July

  • Duration

    2 years full-time or equivalent part-time

  • Entry

    A personal interview may be part of the application process. 

    Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: 

    Standard Entry 

    Applicants less than 20 years old must have:

    • A minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework and
    • 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects plus a minimum of eight literacy credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori; four credits must be in Reading and four credits must be in Writing or
    • Successful completion of a certificate programme such as NZIM Certificate in Management. 

    Applicants 20 years old or more:

    • Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (eg. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study).  

    Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.

  • Career Opportunities

    The attainment of the New Zealand Diploma in Business can lead to employment opportunities in accounting, including accounting technicians, management and marketing.  Students may pursue further study as most New Zealand Diploma in Business courses can Cross Credit to the Bachelor of Business Studies offered at EIT. 

    Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: 

    • Accounting Technicians
    • Administrators
    • Management

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