Royal Business College
The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a national qualification that comprises 12 papers of study. The papers offered in this programme cross credit to other Business qualifications.
Each paper involves a minimum of 70 hours tuition spread over 7 weeks. Students are expected to do a further 20 hours SDS per week to successfully pass each paper. Class size does not exceed 25 students which ensures a helpful, friendly and personalised learning environment. English language support is available as part of the course structure if required.
Career Paths
The qualification is offered by approved Tertiary Institutions in New Zealand and receives enthusiastic support from industry groups such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants and NZIM.
Graduates of the NZDipBus Find Positions As:
Retail Managers
Accounting Employees
Systems Analysis
Business Owners
Marketing Managers and Representatives
Tourism Operators
Law Technicians
Personnel Managers
Cross Credit
Many universities will cross credit papers from the NZDipBus to university degree courses. Our course advisors can assist you to establish credit transfer to your chosen university.
Course contents
The Diploma is made up of the following 12 papers:
Semester 1
- Accounting Principles
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- The Economic Enviroment
- Organisation and Management
- Business Computing
- Business Communication
Semester 2
- Accounting Practices
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Management Accounting
- Human Resource Managemment
- Applied Management
- Applied Computing
Optional Modules
- Taxation
- Employment Relations
- Psychology in the Workplace
- Financial Accounting
- Leadership
Entry requirements
International students: Students must have minimum IELTS 6.0 (overall).
Students who do not have IELTS 6.0 may be accepted subject to passing an internal assessment.
New Zealand students: Students must have completed a year 12 High School Programme.
Adult students: ( 20 years and over) are able to gain entry if they can show suitable experience.
