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New Zealand Diploma in Business (Tourism 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.

Tourism Specialisation
This programme is appropriate for those who require a management-directed qualification and aspire to a career in the tourism industry. The Diploma offers the potential for a wide range of career opportunities both in and out of tourism. The NZDipBus may be studied in conjunction with the NZIM/ATTTO Diploma in Tourism Management.

Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.

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

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 bullet point, 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

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Tourism specialisation) consists of 12 courses.

All of the following core courses:

  • Accounting Principles
  • Organisation and Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Principles of Tourism

and

  • Human Resource Management
  • Tourism Industry Management

plus three courses from:

  • Business Communication
  • Introduction to Commercial Law
  • The Economic Environment
  • Business Computing

Choose two further Level 6 courses.*

Choose one Level 4, 5 or 6 course.*

*For further information on Level 4, 5 and 6 courses, contact the Faculty of Business Office on 09 968 7705 and ask to speak to the programme leader.

Further Training or Study

Students who complete the programme will be eligible for credit towards the Bachelor of Business.

Career Opportunities

New Zealand Diploma in Business graduates have found employment in various sectors of the tourism industry including hotels, wholesale and attraction operations.

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