Level 5

Specialise in accounting, administration and technology, human resource management, leadership and management, marketing and sales, and project management

Study the latest key business skills and practices

Launch or boost your business career and get the skills and knowledge to make major contributions to the smooth operation and success of a business.

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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.}

Programme structure
Start dates

February, July

Key dates and timetables

Qualification

New Zealand Diploma in Business with strands in accounting, administration and technology, human resource management, leadership and management, marketing and sales, and project management
_{Programme code: NZ2459}
Credits

120
Locations

MIT Manukau

Domestic fees

$6,600 (approx.)

Individual course fees
International fees

NZD $25,000 (approx.)

Free* study

Explore the free options available for this programme, and check your eligibility:

First year free

Overview

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.

Administration and technology strand

You'll also learn how to:

Manage business administration functions, operations, and/or projects, to support the entity's operational goals
Select, apply and support a broad range of current and emerging business technologies to enhance the entity's performance
Manage and evaluate administrative systems and processes and recommend improvements.

Human resource management strand

You'll also learn how to:

Apply knowledge of the principles and practices of HR functions for recruitment, development, performance management, and health and safety within an entity
Adapt to changes in given organisational context/s with eﬀective HR strategies
Communicate eﬀectively with stakeholders to provide HR-speciﬁc information and advice within a recognised industry ethical framework.

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.

Marketing and sales strand

You'll also learn how to:

Apply marketing and sales principles and processes, including consideration of the role of the entity's brand
Advise management on existing and emerging marketing and sales issues, based on secondary research
Use existing technology, and show awareness of emerging technology, in a range of marketing contexts and/or delivery platforms
Communicate persuasively and purposefully, using buyer decision-making process and negotiation, with customers and prospects to achieve marketing and sales outcomes
Apply self-management and interpersonal skills for eﬀective relationship management.

Project management strand

You'll also learn how to:

Manage projects through their entire life cycle using project management knowledge, tools, and techniques
Manage stakeholder engagement through the project life cycle.

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MIT graduate

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My dream job is to work at a bank or do something in accounting. My family is proud that I am following something that I am passionate about instead of doing what others tell me to do.”

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MIT student

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Simren Kohli
MIT graduate

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Now my firm employs seven people, and I would definitely consider hiring more MIT graduates. The qualifications I received from MIT have helped me get to where I am today.”

Eli Elisara Saina Tagi
MIT graduate

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I’ve always been a people person with a goal of entering a management role, so HR seemed like a great fit. The practical elements of the course made my learning meaningful and through the internship programme I was offered a job.

I work as an associate recruitment consultant. It’s an extremely fulfilling role which includes, sourcing and building relationships with candidates, advertising vacancies, managing interviews, and negotiating contract terms.

During my studies, the lecturers provided professional guidance and they continue to give me valuable career support.”

Swastika Singh
MIT graduate

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MIT graduate

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Zeena Khan
MIT graduate

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MIT graduate

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MIT graduate

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MIT graduate

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MIT graduate

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I will never stop learning. In five years, I might be the head of the department or start a new division for the company or just take on more responsibility. With this qualification, nothing can and will hold me back!"

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MIT graduate

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

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

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

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

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.

Careers and pathways

Further training or study

Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7)
Te Pūkenga Bachelor of Accounting