Business & Management
A course by
AUT
A one-year diploma offering foundational university-level study in business disciplines, with pathways into further business-related degrees at AUT.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Students gain an understanding of key business disciplines including marketing, management, economics, and finance, preparing them for further business studies or entry-level roles.

Gain essential academic and study skills required for successful university-level learning.

The Diploma in Business at AUT allows students to explore core business disciplines such as finance, economics, marketing, and management, providing university-level academic grounding and support. Suitable for students beginning tertiary study or those who narrowly missed university entrance, it involves first-year bachelor-level courses in a supportive environment and enables direct transition to the AUT Bachelor of Business (Year 2) after completion.
What you need to know first
University Entrance OR
42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with: 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

Business
Commerce
Management

Entry-level roles in business administration
Support roles in management, marketing, accounting, or finance teams
Customer service roles
Business & Management
A course by
AUT
A one-year diploma offering foundational university-level study in business disciplines, with pathways into further business-related degrees at AUT.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Students gain an understanding of key business disciplines including marketing, management, economics, and finance, preparing them for further business studies or entry-level roles.

Gain essential academic and study skills required for successful university-level learning.

The Diploma in Business at AUT allows students to explore core business disciplines such as finance, economics, marketing, and management, providing university-level academic grounding and support. Suitable for students beginning tertiary study or those who narrowly missed university entrance, it involves first-year bachelor-level courses in a supportive environment and enables direct transition to the AUT Bachelor of Business (Year 2) after completion.
What you need to know first
University Entrance OR
42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with: 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

Business
Commerce
Management

Entry-level roles in business administration
Support roles in management, marketing, accounting, or finance teams
Customer service roles
Become familiar with various business processes and how organisations function.
See country-specific requirements for international students
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with minimum 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 or higher in all other bands (for non-native English speakers)
Preparation for further business degree study
Become familiar with various business processes and how organisations function.
See country-specific requirements for international students
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with minimum 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 or higher in all other bands (for non-native English speakers)
Preparation for further business degree study