Diploma in Business Studies (Level 5)

Graduates will gain an in-depth knowledge and skills of business. Graduates will be able to specialise in one of the four endorsement areas available for study in the programme. Specialist areas include Internet Marketing, Maori Business Management, Marketing and Small Business Management. Graduates will be able to use this qualification as a pathway into further study within the business field.

48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four subjects, including English, or14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three subjects, Or University Entrance, or the Certificate in Business Studies (Level 4), or an equivalent qualification. Internationals IELTS Score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in the written band.

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.