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New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management

Build your confidence as a leader and learn how to support, motivate, and guide others. This programme gives you the practical skills to step into supervisory or team leader roles with ease.

Level
5
Credits
120 (1.0 EFTS)
Campus
Mt Albert
Start dates
February, July
Duration
Full-time for one year or part-time options available

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Programme overview

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5) is designed for people who want to lead teams, support business operations, and strengthen their confidence as emerging leaders. Whether you’re new to the workforce, returning to work, or building on existing experience, this programme gives you practical skills in communication, people management, problem-solving, and project delivery.

You’ll learn how to motivate others, manage performance, contribute to business planning, and create positive workplace cultures—preparing you for team leader, supervisor, or coordinator roles, or further study in business.

Highlights

  • Build practical leadership and people-management skills you can apply immediately in the workplace
  • Learn how to support business operations, manage projects, and enhance team performance
  • Work with experienced lecturers who bring real industry knowledge into the classroom
  • Study in a supportive learning environment with small classes and personalised guidance
  • Develop confidence in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making
  • Prepare for roles such as team leader, supervisor, coordinator, or project assistant

Explore courses and timetables >

What’s Next?

Upon successful completion the New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management provides a pathway to our Bachelor of Business (Marketing) or the Bachelor of Business (Management), where you can specialise in Human Resource Management, or Operations Management. 

Admission requirements

What you will need to study this programme. 

Domestic students

Academic requirements

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement, and meet one of the following requirements:

  • Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including Or:
    • 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
    • 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
  • An equivalent of the above; Or
  • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

  • If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
  • If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. 

For more information, download the programme regulations.

International students

Academic requirements 

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country specific admission requirements,

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

    • If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
    • If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may applyy; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations.

 

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2026; please check back again soon.

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Compulsory Course ID:013600 - 5004TP - Change and Innovation
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Compulsory Course ID:013605 - 5401TP - Introduction to Leadership
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Course count:18

Compulsory Course ID:013606 - 5402TP - Operations Management and Compliance
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Compulsory courses
Level 5
Courses Credits Aim
Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context(BSNS5001TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Business Environments(BSNS5002TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on a business entity.
Business Functions(BSNS5003TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.
Change and Innovation(BSNS5004TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.
Introduction to Leadership(BSNS5401TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and identify effective leadership approaches that promote positive workplace culture, diversity and change.
Operations Management and Compliance(BSNS5402TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate operational issues and challenges and apply operational techniques for continuous improvement and compliance.
Business Planning(BSNS5403TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to engage in business planning and develop strategies that improve organisational performance.
Managing Projects(BSNS5404TP) 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively manage projects and lead project teams.
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