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.
This diploma is also the first year of the Toi Ohomai Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Management) or the University of Waikato Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business Management (Hons). Once you have completed the Diploma in Business, you can pathway straight into the second year of any of these degrees.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5)
| Locations | Rotorua, Tauranga |
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| Next intake | Feb 2025 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 | $6,623 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 * | $6,623 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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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.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
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 | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Jul 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Study face-to-face on campus at set times
- Part-time study available
