New Zealand Diploma in Strategic Leadership (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Develop your leadership potential with SIT’s New Zealand Diploma in Strategic Leadership (Level 6). Gain the skills to think strategically, lead organisational change, and build high-performing teams in today’s dynamic business environment. Ideal for those looking to advance their leadership capabilities, take on greater responsibilities, or progress into senior management roles.
The NZ Diploma in Strategic Leadership (Level 6) will develop your practical leadership capabilities through applied approaches that connect leadership theory with authentic workplace practice.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to:
- Evaluate the impact of current influences on an organisation's operations and make strategic recommendations to support an organisation's performance
- Lead people to enable achievement of strategic organisational goals to support an organisation's performance in a professional and ethical manner.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to support an organisation's performance.
- Lead and implement change to support an organisation's performance.
- Develop and evaluate strategies for a positive workplace culture that values diversity and supports an organisation's performance.
**Note:**this qualification is intended to replace the NZ Diploma in Business (Level 6) - Leadership and Management strand only. Current students in NZDB L6 (L&M strand) can elect to continue with this qualification (up until the end of 2028) or transition to the new qualification.
The following table shows how current NZDB L6 papers will credit transfer into the new qualification:
A decision on whether to transition to the NZ Diploma in Strategic Leadership (Level 6) is likely dependent on how many papers you have already completed and if these will be recognised in the new qualification. For instance:
- If you have only done papers that can have their credits transferred into the new qualification, then you have the option to move to the new qualification or complete your current qualification (prior to the end of 2028).
- If you have done any of the papers that cannot have their credits transferred to the new qualification (e.g. MGT622 or MGT626), and you are likely to complete your remaining papers before the end of 2028, then you are best to stay in NZDB L6 and complete this qualification.
- If you have done any papers which cannot have their credit transferred, but you would still like to move to the new qualification, you are welcome to do so, but you will need to complete additional study to meet the new requirements (e.g. if you have done MGT622 these credits won’t be transferred to the new qualification, so you will need to complete an additional paper).
There is no charge for credit transfer. Please see more information on Recognising Prior Knowledge & Skills.
Entry requirements
It is recommended that all applicants should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (any strand) prior to applying for this programme, alongside the following criteria:
School Leavers
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed a minimum of four years secondary education, and have attained a minimum of 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 in each of four approved subjects.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme (e.g. Record of Learning or Curriculum Vitae). They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
English Language Requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international learners from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in the Appendix and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.
All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:
- 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
*This course is not available to international students.
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.