New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in Leadership and Management
Business & Management
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
A one-year diploma in business, specialising in Leadership and Management, providing practical skills in operations, people management, communication, and business planning.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Petone Campus, Lower Hutt
It will take a total of 1 year


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Improve business operations
Develop thinking and analytical skills to identify and improve business operations and performance.

Understand business principles
Gain a foundation in accounting, economics, marketing, and sales within business contexts.

Staff recruitment and training
Acquire skills for effective recruitment, training, and staff management.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in Leadership and Management helps students gain essential business skills required for effective business operations. The programme covers leadership, accounting, economics, marketing, staff recruitment and training, risk management, long-term business relationships, business research, multicultural influences, and New Zealand business context including the Treaty of Waitangi. The flexible study options allow both full-time and part-time study, equipping graduates for careers such as team leader, office manager, or business developer.
Course Content
- Business operations improvement
- Accounting and economics principles
- Marketing plans and sales strategies
- Recruitment and staff training
- Risk management
- Business relationship development
- Business research
- Problem-solving and communication
- Impact of multiculturalism on business
- Application of Treaty of Waitangi principles
- Identifying operational issues
- Techniques to enhance business performance
- Leadership and delegation
- Influencing for business goals
- Workplace culture and team engagement
- Project management
What you need to know first
Applicants under 20 years: NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.
Applicants 20 years or over: Special admission possible if entry criteria not met - contact provider.
Device required for study (computer or laptop).

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Leadership

Future employment opportunities might be
Team leader
Project and event administrator
Office manager
Business developer


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