Diploma in Business

Gain practical business and communication skills to either start your career or get on a pathway to degree-level studies. This qualification is based on nationally accredited and accepted courses already recognised and valued by employers. 

Certificate in Computing, Communication and Business

 

Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications

Gain the knowledge and skills required for a career in marketing communications. Areas of study include advertising, public relations, promotion and sales.

New Zealand Diploma in Business
(Marketing Specialisation)

Gain a national qualification which can set you up as a marketing manager or a marketer. Most large organisations employ marketing managers, have marketing departments, and seek employees with marketing knowledge and skills.

Bachelor of Applied Communication
(Marketing Communications Specialisation)

Prepare to become a marketing specialist with a thorough grounding in marketing and communication practices. Graduates will be able to function effectively in middle to senior positions in an organisation or business.

Bachelor of Business
(Marketing Major)

Take the Marketing Major and gain the ability to succeed at high levels in business, having developed both generic business specific marketing skills, grounded in a thorough understanding of modern business practice.

Graduate Diploma in Marketing

Gain a formal marketing qualification or make a career change to marketing through this graduate diploma which is designed for marketing graduates and people with industry experience.

National Certificate in Sales (Level 3)

The National Certificate in Retail (Level 3) provides the knowledge, skills and attitude relating to staff, customers, products, communication and administration in a retail environment.

 

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New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing specialisation)

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Graduates of the Diploma in Business can complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) with one further year of full-time study. For advice on your eligibility to enter the programme directly you should consult the programme leader.

Students wishing to study part-time may also undertake this qualification and will typically complete it in 18 months to two years.

All six courses (120 credits) in the Diploma in Business transfer into the NZDipBus.

The NZDipBus offers specialisations in:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

or any combination of these specialisations.

Students may also complete the NZDipBus without a specialisation.

Marketing Specialisation
A study of marketing forms the basis of a strong business qualification. Most large organisations employ marketing managers, have marketing departments, and seek employees with marketing knowledge and skills. Most marketing courses are offered as day-time, night-time or distancel earning classes, enabling students to create study timetables that fit their individual needs.

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Programme Code NC5121
Study Method Full time or part time
Qualification New Zealand Diploma
Duration Two years (full time)
Applications Close when programme is full
Start Dates February and July
Level 6
Credits 240

Offered by

Faculty of Business - Marketing and Sales

Entry Requirements

Students less than 20 years old must have:

  • A minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework
  • 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori, 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing. The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards. The schedule may be found on the NZQA website at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/for-students/ue/litreqs.html
  • Literacy credits may contribute to the requirement of the above, provided that a total of 12 credits have been achieved in English or te reo Māori or equivalent to the above requirements.
  • International Students where English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$5,120 (approx) per year

International Student Fees

$16,900 (approx) per year

Programme Summary

Students complete the following courses:

Level 5

Fundamentals of Marketing


Level 6

Marketing Research

Marketing Planning and Control

Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies


Plus five of the following:

Level 4

Accounting Principles


Level 5

Business Computing

Business Communication

Introduction to Commercial Law

Principles of Tourism

The Economic Environment


Plus one further Level 6 course
Plus two further Level 4, 5 or 6 courses.

Note: Students should discuss their study plan with the programme leader who can also advise on prerequisite and co-requisite requirements. Contact the Faculty of Business Office on 09 968 7705 and ask for the programme leader.

Further Training or Study

Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications.
Students who complete the programme will be eligible for credit towards the Bachelor of Business.

Career Opportunities

Positions such as an Assistant Brand Manager, Assistant Marketing Manager, Assistant Product Manager, Market Research Executive or Marketing Assistant.

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