Programme overview
This programme prepares you for the demands of a career in management. Graduates of this programme will develop the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of a business. This includes:
- Developing leadership skills
- Understanding operations management and human resource management and change management
- Techniques for continuous improvement
- Contributing to business planning
- Manage projects within scope, resources, and time
You'll learn the following people skills:
- Negotiate and positively influence others to achieve the organisation's outcomes
- Develop a positive workplace culture and team engagement
- Promote compliance with internal and external requirements
Highlights
- Great introduction to the diverse field of business management
- Get qualified quickly by studying full-time for only one year
- Work on practical assignments and real-world cases – this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in leadership and management support roles
- Industry experienced lecturers
- Provides an excellent pathway to Unitec’s Bachelor of Business (Management) programme
Progression Pathway
New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management courses is a pathway into the Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business (Management) offers pathways to further your learning in Human Resources, Marketing or Operations specialisations.
Admission requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A minimum of NCEA L2 including 10 UE literacy credits or equivalent
2. Be 16 years old before the programme starts
3. Evidence of English language proficiency in certain cases (Note: International applicants and any Domestic applicants for whom English, Māori or NZ Sign is not their first language must also provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent, from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.)
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept applicants who:
a. attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence; and
b. provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
Applicants may be required to attend a skills assessment.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Organisations in a New Zealand Context (BEBP5105) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To identify the risks, ethical behaviour and bi-cultural nature of business entities in New Zealand. |
| Business Environments (BEBP5106) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To analyse the environment in which business entities operate and to address identified performance issues and risks. |
| Business Functions (BEBP5107) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate how the principles of relevant business functions and internal relationships influence performance improvement. |
| Principles of Change Management (BEBP5108) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To analyse change, innovation and sustainable management in business entities and make decisions for performance success. |
| Organisational Planning (BEBP5705) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To evaluate organisational planning processes to inform the creation a business plan. |
| Leadership (BEBP5706) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate aspects of leadership and reflect on insights in to individual potential and that of others to become effective leaders. |
| Project Management (BEBP5707) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To gain knowledge of project management theory and apply it to a team project. |
| Operational Management and Compliance (BEBP5708) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate operational issues and challenges in order to promote compliance and improve organisational performance. |
