New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)
Business & Management
A course by
Wintec
Develop foundational business knowledge and work-ready skills in accounting or leadership and management through the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) at Wintec. Choose your strand and prepare for supervisory or advisory roles or further study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 16 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Broad business knowledge
Understand key theories, practices, and principles across operational business contexts, including marketing, accounting, operations, human resources, and risk management.
Decision-making in business
Develop the ability to inform decisions based on analysis of internal and external environments and risk management.
Bicultural and ethical practice
Apply knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi and ethical principles to strengthen bicultural partnerships and operate responsibly within social, cultural, and environmental contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year diploma equips students with an in-depth understanding of business theory and applied skills. After introductory modules in business environments, functions, and innovation, students select either the Accounting or Leadership & Management strand, developing knowledge relevant to financial administration, operations, team leadership, and more. Graduates are well-placed for operational roles or for progressing to degree-level business study.
Course Content
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Business Environments
- Business Functions
- Change and Innovation
- Accounting Principles and Practices (Accounting strand)
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgets for Planning and Control
- Introduction to Leadership (Leadership & Management strand)
- Operations Management and Compliance
- Business Planning
- Managing Projects
- Application of te Tiriti o Waitangi in business
- Ethical practices in business
- Relationship and communication skills
What you need to know first
At least 16 years of age at the programme start date or provide completed Early Release Exemption form
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Finance
Accounting
Future employment opportunities might be
Finance administrator
Inventory controller