Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

On successful completion of this qualification you will be eligible to move into the second year of the Bachelor of Applied Management (Leadership and Management strand) or Bachelor of Accounting (Accounting strand), depending on the strand you complete.

For domestic students there are full and part-time study options. An excellent option if working or those with a busy schedule to undertake one or two papers at a time. This is a great opportunity for you to upskill while in employment. There are also evening papers available.

Fees Free Professional Development Opportunity

Looking to upskill without committing to a full qualification? For a limited time, local businesses can nominate one staff member to study this New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) course fees free, saving $929.

Choose one of the courses under the Accounting and Leadership and Management strand for this Semester 2 intake.

Designed for working professionals, one course require just one 3-hour class per week and an estimated 10 hours of study, making it a practical way to build business capability while staying in the workforce. Courses can also be credited towards this full New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification.

How to get involved

To nominate a staff member or to find out more, please contact Kaitlyn Nickel to discuss how this sponsorship can work for your organisation. E: [[email protected]](https://www.witt.ac.nz/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#563d78383f353d333a16213f222278373578382c)

Entry requirements

IELTS Academic: Overall 5.5; Band minimum 5.0; Listening 5.0; Reading 5.0; Writing 5.0; Speaking 5.0.

General admission

Achievement of 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.

English language requirements

Candidates who have English as a second languge are required to have an academic international English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.

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