New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology Strand)
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
Equip yourself with technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and the latest business technology skills to succeed in business administration roles. Study online through SIT2LRN with entry via NCEA Level 2 or equivalent.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year


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Analyse organisations in Aotearoa NZ
Examine the nature of organizations and their stakeholder relationships from a bicultural perspective; communicate effectively and ethically.

Evaluate business environments
Analyse internal and external business environments, including managing risk and leveraging environmental data for organisational performance.

Understand and support business functions
Apply principles of operations, HR, marketing, sales, and accounting to enhance business performance.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology Strand) prepares learners with practical business administration and management knowledge including administration systems, business information, applied business technologies, and office management. The qualification develops business environment awareness, effective communication, professional and ethical stakeholder engagement, and ensures graduates are ready to contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives in a business context.
Course Content
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Business Environments
- Business Functions (accounting, operations, HR, marketing, sales)
- Change and Innovation
- Administration Systems and Processes
- Advanced Business Information
- Applied Business Technologies
- Office Management
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above and 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, or equivalent
Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with relevant pathway
Mature applicants (20+) considered based on ability and experience
16+ years of age at programme start

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business administration
Office management
Business support services

Future employment opportunities might be
Administration/office manager
Business administrator
Executive assistant
Administrative support roles
Entry-level management roles


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