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.
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.
The New Zealand Diploma in Business commences in February and concludes in November. Classes are scheduled for this programme between the hours of 8.00 am and 8.00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Full-time study is approximately 12-16 hours per week for 18 weeks per semester. Courses consist of two 2-hour lectures and in some courses a 1-hour tutorial per week. On average a student would be expected to do 2 hours of individual study for every classroom hour.
In practice, full-time students are expected to complete an average of 6 courses per year. One credit is broadly equivalent to 10 student-learning hours. Learning hours include both classroom and out-of-class work. Typically, a full-time student will take 3 courses each semester. There are 2 semesters per year.
This programme is being offered in full at our Taradale campus and some courses will be offered at our Hastings and Waipukurau Centres.
For more information please contact the secretary to make an appointment with the Programme Co-ordinator.
Some of the courses listed below may also be offered through our On-line delivery , please contact the secretary for further information.
CORE COURSES:
You must complete at least six of the seven core courses.
| Course No. | Name | Credits |
| 400 | Accounting Principles | 20 |
| 510 | Introduction to Commercial Law | 20 |
| 520 | Economic Environment | 20 |
| 530 | Organisation and Management | 20 |
| 541 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 20 |
| 560 | Business Communication | 20 |
| 550 | Business Computing | 20 |
OPTIONAL COURSES:
You must choose five or six from the following list (at least FOUR at 200 level):
| Course No. | Name | Credits |
| 430 | Quantitative Business Methods | 20 |
| 435 | Fundamentals of Small Business | 20 |
| 469 | Academic Skills for Business Studies | 20 |
| 501 | Accounting Practices | 20 |
| 597 | Career Management. | 20 |
| 598 | Introduction to Project Management | 20 |
| 601 | Financial Accounting | 20 |
| 602 | Management Accounting | 20 |
| 606 | Taxation | 20 |
| 630 | Leadership | 20 |
| 632 | Operations Management | 20 |
| 633 | Human Resource Management | 20 |
| 635 | Employment Relations | 20 |
| 636 | Applied Management | 20 |
| 642 | Marketing Research | 20 |
| 644 | Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies | 20 |
| 648 | Marketing Planning and Control | 20 |
| 650 | Applied Computing | 20 |
| 676 | International Trade and Finance | 20 |
NB: Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying.
Two entry points per year:
Semester One: February
Semester Two: July.
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
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| NZ Citizens/Residents | |
| $670.80 approximately per course | |
| International | |
| Fees available on enquiry | |
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For more information see our International Section