Diploma in Business
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
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational knowledge in core business fields
Students gain an understanding of key business disciplines including marketing, management, economics, and finance, preparing them for further business studies or entry-level roles.
Improve academic skills and study techniques
Gain essential academic and study skills required for successful university-level learning.
Apply business processes and practices
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Introduction to University Study
- Numeracy for Business Studies
- Consumer and Organisational Behaviour
- Economics and International Business
- Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
- Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
- Managing and Organising
- Marketing Insights
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Commerce
Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in business administration
Support roles in management, marketing, accounting, or finance teams
Customer service roles