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.
One year full-time
Two - Six years part-time
Maximum Duration of Programme 6 years
Intakes are 17 weeks long
2024 Intake 1: 12 February to 07 June - Applications Close 29 January 2024
2024 Intake 2: 18 March to 12 July - Applications Close 11 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 Free
First year of tertiary study
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SIT Zero Fees Scheme
(e.g. $700 for 100 credit course)
International Fees
$25000
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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:
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 4 compulsory papers for the Leadership and Management strand as follows:
For Returning Students (student who have previously started this programme of study):
Compulsory Core Courses (all strands)
Leadership and Management Strand
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transition Arrangements
Old Paper Codes - MGT (SIT version)
NZDB (Level 05)
New Paper codes - BSNS (Te Pūkenga version)
Colour Explanation
Graduates of the Leadership and Management strand may be employed in a managerial/leadership operational role within New Zealand business entities.
Whakatapoko | Admission
To be eligible for admission to this programme, all applicants must meet three admission requirements:
General Admission
To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet one of the following requirements:
i. Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
Or
ii. An equivalent of the above
iii. Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.
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.
Discretionary Admission
Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission.
In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme.
3 Regulations demonstrate how the provisions and procedures for the awarding credit recognition and transfer will be applied to the programme.
4 Regulations demonstrate how the provisions and procedures for the awarding of recognition of prior learning will be applied to the programme.
All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.
Programme Specific Requirements
There are no additional Programme Specific requirements.
Language Literacy Admission Requirements
All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:
Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
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 and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga Web-page.
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:
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:
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