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Become a great manager.
There is more to management than being a good leader. It means having an understanding of the complexities of management processes, planning and the New Zealand business environment.
Advance yourself – gain the tools to motivate, engage, make change, achieve objectives, manage workflows and ensure you are meeting all your necessary legal and organisational requirements as a manager.
If you are already carving out your career path in the corporate sector and you need additional skills, then undertaking the New Zealand Diploma in Business could be the answer.
Coaching Support
Unsure about studying online? Face to face on-campus sessions are available for this programme in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Kaikohe and Whangārei. You will be able to get support for course related questions and assessment work.
What you will learn
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Effective Leadership: An effective leader is someone who understands their own leadership style and the style of those around them. You will learn how to identify the ways you can improve and strengthen your leadership skills – leading to greater professional and personal development.
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Core organisational concepts: Understanding core organisational concepts that are specific to our New Zealand situation is essential when operating within a management role. Make sure that you have a clear understanding of what these are, how they may impact you and how you may need to adjust behaviours to accommodate demographics and business ethics.
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Change Management: Change within the workplace can be unsettling and disruptive – learn how to accommodate change and innovation while minimising disruption through careful planning and appropriate response.
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New Zealand Business Environment: The New Zealand business environment has specific requirements – legal and environmental. Make sure you are up to date with the current economic and business environment and applicable legal aspects.
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Business Planning: Learn how to develop a plan which will help you allocate, manage and evaluate workflows and resources to achieve team and individual objectives.
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Team Engagement: Make sure you and your team perform to the highest level! Excellent team performance requires effective engagement – learn the skills to help your team achieve.
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Commercial Law: If a sound understanding of the key elements of the nature and sources of New Zealand law and the core elements of the New Zealand legal system are crucial in your role then this course will provide you with the knowledge to perform. You will also learn the basic principles of the law of contract, the basic principles of property law and the relevant provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
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A minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the Directory of Assessment Standards; and
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Fifty 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; of which 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing; and
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The literacy credits will be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards found on the NZQA website at Literacy requirements for University Entrance.
or equivalent to the above, or New Zealand University Entrance.
English requirements
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants for whom English is not a first language must have:
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An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 issued within the last two years, with not less than 5.5 in any category; or
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A test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 60 in the computer-based test (with a writing score of 20), or at least 550 in the paper-based test (with an essay score of 5 TWE), issued in the last two years; or
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A qualification equivalent to the above; or
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Complete two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieve either NCEA Level 3 or New Zealand University Entrance or both.
Courses
To gain a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5) you are required to complete the following EIGHT courses.
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Credits |
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NZB501 - Organisations in a New Zealand Context
Aim: Learning about ethical behaviour and the bi-cultural requirements of doing business in New Zealand.
Gain a clear understanding of the New Zealand business environment
Operating at a management level requires a sound understanding of all aspects of managing a business in New Zealand. This course will give you the opportunity to review and analyse business entities from a range of perspectives in a New Zealand context.
Understand professional and ethical behaviour
Learn what professional and ethical standards are expected when doing business in New Zealand. How do you translate these from theory into practice and how do you ensure a shared understanding of these expectations with your team.
Clarity about the bi-cultural nature of New Zealand business
Our business environment is unique with increasing awareness of the need to operate effectively in a bi-cultural environment. Make sure you are aware of what this means for you and your organisation.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB502 - Business Environments
Aim: Apply knowledge of core business functions for operational efficiency and effectiveness. Based on case study that flows through all business functions.
Learn legal and economic principles
If you want to succeed in business, it’s essential you have a sound understanding of core legal and economic principles. You can’t afford to make mistakes in this space. This course will provide you with the security of knowing that you have a good understanding of these principles and how they are applicable in a work environment.
Understand the wider business environment
Gain the skills to manage the wider business environment and the potential impact that this might have on your business.
Learn to manage risk
It’s all very well understanding what’s happening in the business environment but how do you translate that into risk management within your business role? This course will help you gain the skills to manage risk associated with changing business influences.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB503 - Business Functions
Aim: To analyse environmental influences on a business entity.
Understand the core functions within a business
Core business functions contribute to the smooth operating of a business and its long- term success. This course will give you a sound understanding of what is entailed within various core business functions and how they contribute to the total operational package of a business.
Gain confidence and improve performance
You need to have a good understanding of business functions to feel comfortable providing advice and support within your organisation. The knowledge gained on this course will help give you the confidence to contribute and assist others with their performance across the business as a whole.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB504 - Understanding Change
Aim: To contribute to innovation and change in organisations.
Learn how to identify innovation and change
Successful businesses are constantly looking to innovate and enact change to ensure sustainability. In this course you will learn how to contribute to that process and play a role identifying innovation and change.
Gain confidence in recommending solutions
Get the confidence to recommend changes within your business to help improve organisational performance.
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5 |
15 |
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Level |
Credits |
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NZB505 - Operational Management and Compliance
Aim: Apply techniques to improve operational management and compliance.
Understand operational management
Learn the techniques to improve operational management and compliance within your organisation. Acquire the skills to identify operational issues and challenges.
Become confident with compliance
Have the confidence to ensure your area of the business and responsibilities are compliant with both internal and external standards. In this course you will learn the elements of compliance and how it relates to what you do.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB506 - Business Planning and Team Engagement
Aim: To formulate a business plan that includes team engagement.
Gain confidence in your business planning skills
If you feel you need to refresh or upskill your business planning expertise, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence required.
Learn how to business plan
Gain the knowledge to successfully formulate a business plan that includes team engagement.
Engage the team in the process
Teams need to be engaged and involved in the business planning process to maximise results. Learn how to engage your team effectively in the business planning process to get the best outputs.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB507 - Leadership
Aim: Apply leadership skills to achieve organisational outcomes and change.
Reinforce or refresh your leadership skills
Understand your leadership style and those around you – find out where you are doing well and where you can improve your approach to improve outcomes.
Learn how to implement change
There are times when as a manager you will be required to lead your team through a change process. In this course you will learn the different leadership approaches required for implementing change.
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5 |
15 |
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NZB508 - Managing Projects
Aim: Effectively manage a project.
Understand the theory of project management
There are a range of tools and processes that are central to successful project management. Gain an overview and understanding of what they are and which ones suit your style. Learn how to apply them successfully in the workplace and make them work for you.
Become a planner
All good projects start with a well thought out plan. In this course you will learn how to properly plan and execute a project.
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5 |
15 |
People who want to study business for professional development purposes can now choose to take individual courses (papers) at NorthTec. You can select individual papers/courses from the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) (Level 5), New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5) or the Bachelor of Applied Management to suit your needs. On successful completion of a paper/course you will gain a Certificate of Proficiency.
About eCampus NZ
The eCampus NZ online learning platform is a collaboration by New Zealand’s major tertiary providers to provide quality education to New Zealanders no matter where they live. The eCampus platform is easy to use, flexible and supportive. You will be able to access course material, upload assignments and chat to other students through our private online forum. Our portal also keeps you up to date with the latest course information including news, events and important details.
As an eCampus online student you can learn at your own pace and fit your study around your work, family and lifestyle. All study is completely online – with dedicated facilitators and advisors to help you along the way.
It is possible to study individual courses/papers from within eCampus programmes without completing the full qualification. If you are interested in only competing specific courses/papers please contact the eCampus team ecampus@northtec.ac.nz to find out more about how this works.
Click here to learn more about eCampus NZ.
Qualification Gained
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.