Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Business with strands in Leadership and Management
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Programme Overview:


The purpose of this programme is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have general and specialised knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of operational roles.

The overall aim of this programme is to transform learners by equipping them with knowledge, essential business skills, attitudes and values underpinning key leadership and management functions in typical business environments. The programme also aims to provide New Zealand business entities with people who are, or can be, employed in management roles at an operational level and who can contribute to the management and leadership of business entities to achieve agreed objectives and achieve the entity’s objectives at an operational level in a bi-cultural and multi-cultural environment.


The course consists of the following eight papers


5200  Business Fundamentals
5201  Professional Practice and Communication in Business
5202  Contributing to Business Innovation and Change
5210  Managing Business Operations
5211  Business Planning
5212  Leading Business Activities and Change
5213  New Zealand Business Environment
5214  Managing Projects

Total credits 120

Programme length:
8 months (1 academic year)

Graduate Outcomes
Apply knowledge of the principles and practices of operations, accounting, sales/marketing, human resources, and risk management to support the operational
efficiency and effectiveness of the entity. Contribute in operational contexts to innovation and organisational change within a business entity.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have:


a) Completed University Entrance, which requires:

14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three different approved subjects.
10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing).
10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau.


or


b) A total of 50 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher, including:

At least 12 credits in three different subjects.
Your 50 credits must also include 8 credits in English or Teo Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing); and 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the Directory of Assessment Standards.


or


c) A qualification equivalent to 50 credits at NCEA Level 2.

International students for whom English is not a first language must either have:
a) Met the English language proficiency outcomes defined below:

IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or any equivalent approved by NZQA; See here for the equivalent NZQA recognised English Proficiency outcomes.


or


b) Completed two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieved either NCEA Level 3 or New Zealand University Entrance or both.

About the provider

ICL Graduate Business School is a private tertiary institution situated in the heart of Auckland City, New Zealand. It offers practical programmes in Business, Business Informatics, and Early Childhood Education across various levels of study, including Bachelor's degrees, Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas, and Master's degrees.

Recognised as a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 Education Provider, ICL Graduate Business School is committed to delivering high-quality education. The institution prides itself on its diverse student body, with over 80 nationalities represented, and offers flexible study options to cater to a wide range of learners.

ICL's programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The school also provides pathway services for students planning further education or seeking employment opportunities, both within New Zealand and internationally.

Located in Auckland's central business district, ICL Graduate Business School offers students access to a vibrant city life, robust infrastructure, and a diverse cultural environment, enhancing both their academic and personal experiences.

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