Specialise in accounting or leadership and management
Study the latest key business skills and practices
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 34 teaching weeks, part-time available.
The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 6 years. -
Start dates
February, July
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Qualification
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in accounting, leadership and managementProgramme code: NZ2459 -
Credits
120 -
Locations
MIT Manukau
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Domestic fees
$7,200 (approx.)
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International fees
NZD $26,000 (approx.)
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Free* study
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Programme highlights
Are you a student or already in the industry and looking for higher qualifications to build on what you know and improve your career prospects in the world of business? Whatever your circumstances, this diploma will provide you with the knowledge you need to show you are ready for a new challenge.
Graduates of this programme will be able to apply broad knowledge of the principles and current practices of operations, accounting, marketing/sales, human resources, and risk management, to support the performance of a business.
You'll also learn about innovation and organisational change, communicating with team members and stakeholders, professional and ethical behaviour and applying knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Accounting strand
You'll also learn how to:
- Record and process a wide range of financial transactions, including the use of appropriate dedicated accounting software
- Apply tax rules for individuals and small businesses to ensure compliance
- Apply accounting concepts and standards to prepare financial statements and reports
- Interpret and communicate financial and non-financial information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to assist them in making decisions
- Prepare and communicate budgets to internal stakeholders and monitor the business's performance against them
- Evaluate financial and business risk of an entity and identify the internal controls that could be applied to minimise or mitigate the risk
- Act in accordance with the accounting profession's Code of Ethics.
Achievement of this qualification may equip you to meet the academic entry requirements for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand's Accounting Technician (AT) College.
Leadership and management strand
You'll also learn how to:
- Identify operational issues and challenges and apply techniques for continuous improvement to support the entity's performance
- Contribute to business planning to support the entity's performance
- Lead others to implement activities, including change processes, within the entity's plans to support its performance
- Manage projects within scope, resources, and time
- Develop strategies for a positive workplace culture and team engagement, to value diversity and to support the entity's performance.
- Monitor compliance to meet internal and external requirements.
Entry requirements
To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements:
- NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
- Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.
Special and Discretionary admission is also available.
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
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Programme structure
You will need to complete compulsory courses as well as the courses from the strand (120 credits):
Compulsory courses
BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand context (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
BSNS5002 Business environments (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on an organisation.
BSNS5003 Business functions (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.
BSNS5004 Change and innovation (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.
Compulsory specialisation - accounting strand courses
ACCY5101 Introduction to accounting and taxation (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply accounting concepts, standards, processes, and tax rules to prepare financial statements.
ACCY5102 Applied accounting (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills and competencies to record and process a range of financial transactions.
ACCY5103 Analysis of financial information (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills and competencies to calculate, analyse and interpret financial information to inform decision making for an organisation.
ACCY5104 Budgets for planning and control (15 credits)
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to prepare and use budgets to monitor performance and determine internal controls to minimise risk for an organisation.
Compulsory specialisation - administration and technology strand courses (Not currently offered by MIT)
BSNS5201 Administration systems and processes (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate administration systems and processes to inform improvements.
BSNS5202 Advanced business information (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to produce business information to support administration functions and operations in organisations.
BSNS5203 Applied business technologies (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to support the use of technologies in organisations.
BSNS5204 Office management (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to manage business administration functions and operations to support organisations.
Compulsory specialisation - human resource management strand courses (Not currently offered by MIT)
BSNS5301 Introduction to human resources (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to demonstrate principles, practices, and processes of human resource functions relevant for organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
BSNS5302 People and development (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to support people to achieve organisational objectives, by applying human resource strategies.
BSNS5303 Introduction to health, safety and wellbeing (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply health (hauora), safety and wellbeing policies and practices within Aotearoa New Zealand organisations.
BSNS5304 Change and human resource initiatives (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to support people to contribute to organisational change with human resource initiatives.
Compulsory specialisation - leadership and management strand courses
BSNS5401 Introduction to leadership (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and identify effective leadership approaches that promote positive workplace culture, diversity and change.
BSNS5402 Operations management and compliance (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate operational issues and challenges and apply operational techniques for continuous improvement and compliance.
BSNS5403 Business planning (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to engage in business planning and develop strategies that improve organisational performance.
BSNS5404 Managing projects (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively manage projects and lead project teams.
Compulsory specialisation - marketing and sales strand courses (Not currently offered by MIT)
BSNS5501 Introduction to marketing (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to key marketing principles and processes for organisations and society.
BSNS5502 Byer behaviour (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply buyer behaviour principles and processes in marketing contexts.
BSNS5503 Introduction to digital marketing (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply digital marketing tools and analyse secondary information to support business performance.
BSNS5504 Sales and relationship management (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply selling, communication and relationship management capabilities that support business performance.
Compulsory specialisation - project management strand courses (Not currently offered by MIT)
BSNS5601 Project management principles (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the principles of project management.
BSNS5602 Project management methodologies (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate and select project management methodologies.
BSNS5603 Project management tools (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and select project management tools and software.
BSNS5604 Applied project management (15 credits)
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply project management tools, technique.
Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?
Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.
Further training or study
Career opportunities
Accounting strand
Graduates will be able to apply in-depth accounting and finance knowledge and skills to inform operational business decisions in a variety of business entities in accounting and business roles and may also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer accounting functions.
Administration and technology strand
Graduates of the Administration and Technology strand may be employed in a wide range of administration roles in a variety of sectors. Graduates may also be able to contribute to community groups.
Human resource management strand
Graduates of the Human Resource Management strand may be employed in a variety of business entities in entry-level Human Resource roles or in management roles.
Leadership and management strand
Graduates of the Leadership and Management strand may be employed in a managerial/leadership operational role within New Zealand business entities.
Marketing and sales strand
Graduates of the Marketing and Sales strand may be employed in marketing and sales entry-level roles in a variety of business entities. Graduates may also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer marketing and sales functions.
Project management strand
Graduates of the Project Management strand may be employed as project managers in a variety of business entities. Graduates may also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer project management roles.
Fees Free scheme: Free study for the first or final year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the Government’s Fees Free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. Note: The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from January 2025. Learners who have already used Fees Free in their first year of study won’t be able to access Fees Free under the new final-year policy. However, from now until the end of 2025, first-year Fees Free will operate under ‘first-year transition rules’. For more information, visit feesfree.govt.nz/2025. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Information is correct as at 28 August 2024. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2025 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2025 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2025 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2025 are based on the 2024 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2025. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pūkenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.