New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management Strand)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Kickstart your career in Human Resource (HR) Management with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) - Human Resource Management Strand. Gain essential HR skills that will prepare you for entry-level roles in various business entities.
| SIT now offers HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') learning, providing the flexibility to choose between face-to-face and online classes for the Human Resource Management strand. Note: While there are no on-campus attendance requirements within this programme, you may be required to complete online assessments at a time set by the institution. Some assessments in this programme may also require you to work in groups. |
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Get into Human Resource (HR) Management with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management Strand). Learn core Human Resource Management skills that will help you get gain employment in a variety of business entities in entry-level Human Resource roles.
This course will teach you general business knowledge and essential Human Resource Management skills that are needed to succeed in a range of specialised business operational contexts.
Learn about:
- Human Resource Management principles, functions and strategies
- Business functions and the environment
- Organisations in an Aotearoa NZ Context
- Innovation
- Change and HR practices
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Entry requirements
Application criteria
To apply for the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), you must be at least 16 years old when the programme begins, or have an approved Early Release Exemption.
You’ll also need to meet one of the following:
- NCEA Level 2, including:
- 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or above
- 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
- An equivalent qualification, or
- An approved Level 3 or higher qualification with a relevant pathway
Discretionary admission
If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements but believe you’re prepared to study at this level, you may apply for discretionary admission.
You’ll need to demonstrate that you have the ability and preparation to succeed in the programme. Admission is at the discretion of the relevant academic authority.
Programme-specific requirements
There are no additional programme-specific entry requirements.
Language and literacy requirements
All applicants must demonstrate the language and literacy skills needed for the programme. This is normally shown through:
- 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above
If you can’t provide this evidence, you may be asked to demonstrate your ability through an approved proficiency test or an equivalent recognised under NZQA requirements.
English language requirements
International applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
You’ll need:
- IELTS Academic: 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0, from one test taken within the previous two years, or
- An equivalent English language qualification accepted under NZQA requirements
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.