The National Diploma in Business is a 42 week full time course of study. The National Diploma in Business is a nationally recognized qualification approved by NZQA. The course has been carefully structured to meet the needs of students wishing to study business and provide a pathway to further studies in business. English language support for students is available as part of the course structure and students will be encouraged to sit IELTS before they complete the Diploma.

Course structure

The Course is arranged into six blocks of seven weeks duration. Students are required to achieve 120 credits to gain the qualification. The eleven modules that make up the blocks are listed in the table below.

To complete the Diploma the student will need to complete all compulsory Modules of study. Two 21 week semesters are held with a two week holiday between each semester. The Course is designed to allow students to complete the Diploma over a two semester (1 college year) period.

Students will be expected to complete self directed study (SDS) throughout the course. The SDS must be completed by the student in his or her own time. This can be done at home, after class, or other suitable venues. Our counsellors and tutors are available to help you plan your SDS.

Students must show a strong commitment to self directed study to successfully compete the National Diploma course.

Course Content

• Business Information Management
• Business Administration
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Direction and Strategy
• Financial Management
• Generic Marketing

Further study opportunities

On completion of the National Diploma in Business Level 5 you may choose to study the Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Course entry requirements

International Students: International students require to have a minimum IELTS 5.5 (With no individual band less than 5.0)

Students may be offered the opportunity to sit the RBC entry test as an alternative to IELTS to demonstrate an entry level equivalence.

New Zealand Students: New Zealand Students must have completed a year 12 High School Programme.

Adult students: (20 years & over) are able to gain entry if they can show suitable experience.

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