Diploma in Business

Business & Management

A course by

AUT

A one-year diploma offering foundational university-level study in business disciplines, with pathways into further business-related degrees at AUT.

NZ$10,718

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop foundational knowledge in core business fields

Students gain an understanding of key business disciplines including marketing, management, economics, and finance, preparing them for further business studies or entry-level roles.

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Improve academic skills and study techniques

Gain essential academic and study skills required for successful university-level learning.

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Apply business processes and practices

Become familiar with various business processes and how organisations function.

What You're Signing Up For

The Diploma in Business at AUT allows students to explore core business disciplines such as finance, economics, marketing, and management, providing university-level academic grounding and support. Suitable for students beginning tertiary study or those who narrowly missed university entrance, it involves first-year bachelor-level courses in a supportive environment and enables direct transition to the AUT Bachelor of Business (Year 2) after completion.

Course Content

  • Introduction to University Study
  • Numeracy for Business Studies
  • Consumer and Organisational Behaviour
  • Economics and International Business
  • Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
  • Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Managing and Organising
  • Marketing Insights

What you need to know first

University Entrance OR

42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with: 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

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IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with minimum 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 or higher in all other bands (for non-native English speakers)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Commerce

  • Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level roles in business administration

  • Support roles in management, marketing, accounting, or finance teams

  • Customer service roles

  • Preparation for further business degree study