New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management Strand)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management Strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management Strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management Strand)

Are you positive? A good listener and communicator? Do you have integrity and are a natural team builder? Get started on your journey leading to a possible career as a Management Analyst, Project Coordinator, Sales Manager or Human Resource Manager.

Enrol
Enquire
Key Details
SIT2LRN Distance Learning
Qualification:
Diploma
Level:
5
Credits:
120
Duration:

One year full-time

Two - Six years part-time

Maximum Duration of Programme 6 years

Intakes are 17 weeks long

Study Modes:
Distance Learning
Dates:

2024 Intake 1: 12 February to 07 June - Applications Close 29 January 2024

2024 Intake 2: 18 March to 12 July - Applications Close 4 March 2024

2024 Intake 3: 24 June to 18 October - Applications Close 10 June 2024

2024 Intake 4: 29 July to 22 November - Applications Close 15 July 2024
Fees:

 Fees Free*

First year of tertiary study

Tuition Fee: $0    Check eligibility


SIT Zero Fees Scheme**

Studying in southern regions (Southland, Queenstown or Clutha) or continuing study from 2023

  • Tuition Fee: $0   Check eligibility
  • Direct material Cost: $7.00 per credit (incl GST)

(e.g. $700 for 100 credit course)

 

Full Fees

New in 2024 and studying outside of the southern regions (Southland, Queenstown or Clutha)

Tuition Fee: TBC

 

International Fees

$25000

 

Unsure which one is for me? Check Fees Eligibility Check my options

 

Some Course Details May Change

As part of our move into Te Pūkenga we're aligning our courses nationally. This is ongoing, and means that some course details including fees, and entry requirements may change. In the meantime please go ahead and apply as normal, we will keep you advised of any changes, and we are always available to answer any questions you might have.

This one year programme will encourage you to develop your initiative, whilst simultaneously meeting business organisation requirements. This stand-alone diploma specialising in leadership and management can also be used as a pathway to further study.

It is practically oriented and is designed to give you a good understanding of the theories, practices and principles involved in business.

Learn how to:
• Develop your ability to plan 
• Organise, implement and monitor your own workload and the workload of others 
• Use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements
• Plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems 
• Identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
Get started on your business career with a business diploma, specialising in leadership and management from SIT.

Learn how to:

  • Develop your ability to plan
  • Organise, implement and monitor your own workload and the workload of others
  • Use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements
  • Plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems
  • Identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Get started on your business career with a business diploma, specialising in leadership and management from SIT2LRN.

 

For New Students to this Programme of Study:

Please undertake 8 papers to complete this programme.

  • The core compulsory papers in all strands are: BSNS5001, BSNS5002, BSNS5003 and BSNS5004

The 4 compulsory papers for the Leadership and Management strand as follows:

  • Leadership and Management Strand: BSNS5401, BSNS5402, BSNS5403 and BSNS5404

 

For Returning Students (student who have previously started this programme of study):

  • The students currently enrolled in NZDB level 05 (SIT version/MGT Papers) will be transferred to NZDB level 05 (Te Pūkenga version/BSNS Papers from 2024).
  • Please ensure you select the correct papers when you enrol online, as the application will now show the new paper codes.
  • Please refer to the "Course Content" tab and the Programme Structure (Returning Students) section.

Programme Structure (New Learners under Te Pūkenga)

Compulsory Core Courses (all strands)

  • BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
  • BSNS5002 Business Environments
  • BSNS5003 Business Functions
  • BSNS5004 Change and Innovation 

Leadership and Management Strand

  • BSNS5401 Introduction to Leadership
  • BSNS5402 Operations Management and Compliance
  • BSNS5403 Business Planning
  • BSNS5404 Managing Projects

Paper Descriptions

BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context  (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Examine the nature of organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Analyse how bi-cultural partnerships can influence operational business activities and relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Demonstrate effective communication in professional contexts
  • Maintain professional and ethical stakeholder relationships in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

BSNS5002 Business Environments (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on an organisation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Analyse the impact of internal environmental influences on business operations.
  • Analyse the impact of external environmental influences on business operations.
  • Evaluate environmental data to manage risk to support the performance of an organisation.

BSNS5003 Business Functions (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Apply principles and practices of operations to support business performance.
  • Examine the role of human resource management in supporting business performance.
  • Explain the application of marketing and sales principles and practices that support business performance.
  • Explore accounting concepts and processes that support business performance.

BSNS5004 Change and Innovation (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Apply practices and processes relevant to organisational change and innovation.
  • Discuss how organisational change and innovation can contribute to enhanced business performance.
  • Examine personal and interpersonal skills that contribute to organisational change and innovation.

BSNS5401 Introduction to Leadership (Level 5) 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.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Analyse the role leaders play in creating an inclusive a positive workplace culture.
  • Describe leadership approaches that contribute to the successful performance of an organisation.
  • Examine leadership approaches which support effective change in an organisation.

BSNS5402 Operations Management and Compliance (Level 5) 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.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Evaluate the internal and external compliance requirements of an organisation.
  • Describe operational issues and challenges for an organisation.
  • Apply operational techniques for continuous improvement in an organisation.

BSNS5403 Business Planning (Level 5) 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.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and components of business planning for an organisation.
  • Prepare components of a business plan for an organisation.
  • Develop strategies to build competitive advantage and improve organisational performance.

BSNS5404 Managing Projects (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively manage projects and lead project teams.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Evaluate project management techniques to inform decision making in an organisation
  • Apply techniques to manage a project within scope, resources, and time, to meet organisational objectives.
  • Develop techniques to contribute to high performance project teams within an organisation.

 

Programme Structure (Returning Students)

  • The students currently enrolled in NZDB level 05 (SIT version/MGT Papers) will be transferred to NZDB level 05 (Te Pūkenga version/BSNS Papers from 2024).
  • Please ensure you select the correct papers when you enrol online, as the application will now show the new paper codes.
  • Please see the table below for the MGT paper codes and new BSNS Paper codes:

Transition Arrangements

Old Paper Codes - MGT (SIT version)

NZDB (Level 05)

New Paper codes - BSNS (Te Pūkenga version)

NZDB (Level 05)

Old Paper Code

Paper Name

Credits

New Paper Code

Paper Name

Credits

MGT 505

Business communication

15

BSNS5001

Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context

15

MGT 503

Introduction to Applied Marketing

15

BSNS5002

Business Environments

15

MGT 504

Introduction to Accounting

15

BSNS5003

Business Function

15

MGT 502

Introduction to Human Resource Management

15

BSNS5004

Change and Innovation

15

MGT 501

Introduction to Applied Management

15

BSNS5402

Operations Management and Compliance

15

MGT 510

Introduction to Leadership

15

BSNS5401

Introduction to Leadership

15

MGT 508

Workplace Relationships

15

BSNS5403

Business Planning

15

MGT 507

Introduction to Quality Management

15

BSNS5404

Managing Projects

15

Colour Explanation

SIT Core Papers

Leadership and Management Strand papers

Graduates of the Leadership and Management strand may be employed in a managerial/leadership operational role within New Zealand business entities.

General Admission

- Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of  age

- Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above and 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

Or

- An equivalent of the above 

Or

-Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above

Mature Applicants

Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme (e.g. Record of Learning or Curriculum Vitae). They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate.  Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process. 

English Language Requirements

Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or

an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or

Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or

Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment


IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
Language Cert - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than merit in any band

* New versions of some NZCEL qualifications, and in some cases new qualifications, were published on 13 June 2017. These are intended to replace pre-existing versions and qualifications, which have been given expiring status until discontinued on 31 December 2019. (a) denotes expiring (b) denotes current

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management strand) (Level 5), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:

  • A minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management strand) (Level 5).
  • The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management strand) (Level 5) full-time over one year or part-time over a maximum of five years.

Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.

Assessments for this programme may include, but are not limited to:

  • Tests
  • Assignments
  • Case studies
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • Final examinations

All requirements for assessment must be submitted by the advised time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless an extension has been requested.

For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here. 

Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study

Suggested Courses