Diploma in Business
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Interested in business? Start your university studies with our Diploma in Business to explore different business subjects and prepare yourself for further study.
If you’re not entirely sure what to expect from uni or from studying business, or missed out on getting into your dream degree, the Diploma in Business is a great place to start.
You’ll take the same courses as our first-year bachelor’s degree students, and study in a supportive environment with additional academic and student support. Once you’ve completed your diploma you can then move into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business, which means you can still complete your chosen bachelor’s degree in three years.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements for the Diploma in Business
If you have New Zealand qualifications
- 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
If you have qualifications from another country
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and all other bands 5.0 or higher
About the provider
University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.
In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.
Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.
Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.
If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.