New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) or (Leadership and Management)

About the programme

This industry-relevant diploma focuses on the skills you need to work effectively in a range of operational roles. It is designed to give you the skills and competencies that are attractive to employers and required for future professional accountants.  

You'll gain the abilities and knowledge to make you a valued employee who can contribute to an organisation from day one, or continue studying towards higher levels of learning and development. 

Graduates of this qualification are eligible to enter the second year of our Bachelor of Applied Management or Bachelor of Accounting (if you complete the Accounting focus)  and you could also move into other relevant industry or professional qualifications at Level 6 or above. 

Open Polytechnic/Te Pūkenga also offers this programme fully online. See the Accounting focus here and the Leadership and Management focus here. 

Study part-time

We know full-time study isn't always possible. We offer part-time options for this programme as well.

Entry

Entry requirements

• You must be 16 years old by the start of this programme or provide an Early Release Exemption Form.
• You also need to meet one of these requirements:
• NCEA Level 2 including 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, and 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, or
• An equivalent of the above, or
• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.
• Discretionary admission is available.
• If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • New Zealand University Entrance OR
  • Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Don't meet the entry requirements?

Our bridging to business programme (New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4) offers a great pathway into this diploma. 

If you're keen to study accounting, our New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4) offers an alternative path.