New Zealand Diploma in Business with strands in Leadership and Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Programme Overview:
The purpose of this programme is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand business entities with graduates who have general and specialised business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of strategic roles.
The overall aim of this programme is to equip learners with core business skills, attitudes and values that form the crux of leadership and management functions in dynamic and constantly changing business environments. It provides opportunities for learners to interact in real or realistic business environments and
emerge as graduates in a complex and ever-changing business world. The programme thus aims to provide New Zealand business entities with graduates who are, or can be employed in a range of strategic roles within New Zealand business entities.
Graduates will benefit New Zealand business entities by contributing to the achievement of entities’ strategic objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical manner, in a bi- and multi-cultural environment.
- The programme consists of eight papers:
6200 Strategic Business Planning,
6201 Facilitating Business Innovation and Change,
6202 Managing Business Environmental Factors,
6210 Applied Leadership and Management,
6211 Leadership for Business Transformation,
6212 Managing Business Resources,
6213 Planning and Managing Business Finances,
6214 Leading and Managing Projects.
Total credits 120
Course scheduling:
Four papers per 16-week trimester, each paper consisting of 5 contact hours per week – total 20 hours per week. Classes are normally scheduled over three or four days per week
Programme length:
8 months (1 academic year)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have:
a) Completed a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), or
b) Have completed University Entrance which requires NCEA Level 3 including:
or
c) A total of 50 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher including:
or
d) 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:
or
Have 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.