The NZ Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) is a two-year qualification that is highly respected internationally. The qualification provides students with an opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in a broad range of business disciplines such as: accountancy, business communication, commercial law, economics, information and communication technology, and organisation and management.

NZ universities and polytechnic institutions recognise this qualification and offer credit transfers that enable students to enter university business and commerce studies at Year 2.

Entry requirements:

Students must be:

* At least 16 years old and have satisfactorily completed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2 or equivalent) or the NZIM Certificate in Management, or

* Over 20 years and able to satisfy the Programme Director that they are capable of studying at this level.

* Students from non-English-speaking backgrounds shall have English ability  of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Courses:

 DB400* Accounting Principles

DB520* Economic Environment

DB530* Organisation & Management

DB541* Fundamentals of Marketing

DB550* Business Computing

 DB560* Business Communication

DB469 Academic Skills for Business

DB630 Leadership

DB632 Operations Management

DB636 Applied Management

DB648 Marketing Planning & Control

DB676 International Trade & Finance

* core paper

Level: 6

Credits: 240 credits

Length of time: 2 years full-time

This Diploma is taught by Phlair - a subsidary of Alphacrucis