Diploma in Business (Level 7)

Aim of course:

To build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in NZDipBus and NZIM Diploma in Management Advanced Level 6 in a chosen specialist area.

Outcomes:

· Students will gain in depth business skills and knowledge that build upon the foundation of the level 6 business qualification.

· Specialties are offered in Accounting and Finance, Business computing and technology, Management and Marketing

Entry requirements:

• 16 years and over
• have gained New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6 or National Diploma in Business level 6 or their equivalent
• International students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 or TOEFL score of 550.

Course Details:

Length of course: 46 weeks 

Class days: Monday to Friday

Course Structure:

Accounting & Finance:

· Financial Accounting

· Management accounting

· Business Finance

· Internal Auditing

· Taxation

· Advanced Financial Accounting

· Advanced Management Accounting

· Advanced Business Finance

· Advanced Taxation

Business Computing and Technology:

· Applied Computing

· Systems Development project

· Information systems Management

· E-Commerce

· Website Development

· Computer networks

· Database development

Management and Marketing:

· Leadership

· Strategic Planning for small business

· Operations Management

· Applied Management

· Marketing Research

· Marketing Planning and Control

· Advanced Strategic Planning for Small Business

· Advanced Operations Management

· Advanced Marketing Research

Compulsory Papers:

· Contemporary Business issues

· Research Methods for Business

Internship: Students will gain practical on the job experience in a business organisation in their chosen specialty

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Diploma in Business Level 7 will have the knowledge and skills to enter careers such as accountancy, banking, business computing, management, marketing and tourism.