Course Information

The Diploma in Business (Level 5) is a nationally registered qualification, which has been approved by the NZ Qualifications Authority. It is a full time 38 week course, completed over 2 semesters of 19 weeks each. Student work is assessed by means of tests, research assignments and team based project work. Much student work involves applying course concepts in actual business case-studies.

Entry Requirements

• IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 or equivalent
• Competent to pass year 13 foundation course; or
• Students can satisfy the Principal/Director of Studies that they are proficient in English language.

Aim of the course

To prepare students to undertake planning, finance, sales and marketing and enterprise development in the establishment, operation and development of a small business enterprise.

Course outline

• Semester One (19 Weeks)
• Semester Two (19 Weeks)

Subjects studied on the Diploma in Small Business Management (Level 5) include:

• Small Business Management
• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Business Information Processing
• Marketing Principles

Electives: 3 courses

• Strategic Management
• Marketing Communications
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management
• First Line Management
• Business Administration
• Generic Computing
• Communication Skills
• Economics

NB Whilst the college will make every effort to accommodate student choices, not all elective subjects will be available at all times.

Leads to

• National Diploma in Business (Level 6)
• Entry to bachelor degree courses with up to 6 credit transfers at some institutions.
• A wide range of employment opportunities.

(Qualification earns 50 points towards skilled migrant applications in New Zealand)

Flexible Learning Option: The Diploma in Marketing is also available as an individually tailored and flexible learning option.

Please Contact us for further information.