Course Overview

Employers are always looking for skilled, adaptable staff who can continuously improve and innovate. 

This course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work as a manager or leader an operational level.

You'll start with the essential fundamentals of business. This includes basic accounting principles, interpreting financial performance and economic theory. You'll also cover fundamentals of commercial law, organisational management and communication and marketing. 

This strand then focuses on topics that will improve your knowledge and skill in leadership and management.

Once you complete your New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) Leadership and Management, you can continue study towards the Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Management).

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5)
Locations Rotorua, Tauranga
Next intake Jul 2024 View more details
Study options

1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

Study face-to-face on campus at set times

Part-time study available

Total credits 120
StudyLink assistance Available
Indicative Fees $6,248 for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility View entry criteria

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Career opportunities

  • Office Manager
  • Supervisor
  • Team Lead
  • Project Manager

Topics you'll cover

  • Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
  • Business Functions
  • Business Environments
  • Change and Innovation
  • Operations Management and Compliance
  • Business Planning
  • Introduction to Leadership
  • Managing Projects

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * $6,248 for domestic students

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Student Loans and Allowances

This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.

  • A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
  • A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.


Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the course starts.

Domestic applicants under the age of 20 will need:

  • NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, OR
  • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway

If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.

Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

English language requirements

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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Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Rotorua Mokoia Campus 22 Jul 2024 Apply now
Tauranga Windermere Campus 22 Jul 2024 Apply now

Study options

  • 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
  • Study face-to-face on campus at set times
  • Part-time study available

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