New Zealand Diploma in Business

Take on the world of business

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) is one of the most popular business qualifications in New Zealand. Endorsed nationally by employers, professional associations and educational institutions, the NZDipBus focuses on personal and professional development, equipping graduates with a broad range of practical and relevant business skills and knowledge.

On completion of the NZDipBus qualification, graduates will gain an internationally recognised qualification in applied management and business studies enabling entry into business careers, or further undergraduate study.

Business studies at Vision College can also meet the academic requirements for students wishing to join the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (if choosing the accounting stream), in addition to membership of the New Zealand Institute of Management.

Vision Multiplies Your Qualifications

One of the significant advantages of choosing to study NZDipBus at Vision College is that we also offer a unique set of shorter business diplomas, each made up of 6 papers from the NZDipBus.  What this means is that while you are completing your NZDipBus you can earn one or two other management qualifications at the same time, without completing any extra papers!

For example, while completing your NZDipBus you could also earn your NZIM Diploma in Management (Level 5), Diploma in Small Business Management (Level 5), Diploma in Accounting (Level 6), Diploma in Marketing (Level 6), or Diploma in Human Resources (Level 6). Depending on the papers you choose you may even achieve two of these, in addition to your NZDipBus. 

Concentrating on Your Specialty

Our programme also gives the option of achieving one of the recognised NZDipBus Diploma Concentrations.  Similar to the concept of selecting a “major”, these concentrations mean you can focus your studies to the area in business most relevant to your career goals.

Concentrations available include Accounting Technician, Non-Accounting, Tourism Management and Banking*.  These concentrations demonstrate your area of specialty and open up further career opportunities.  For example, the Accounting Technician concentration meets the academic requirements for entry into the College of Accounting Technicians, with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Consult the Course Planner in the School of Business Programme Manual, or on the website, to see which papers make up each qualification and concentration.  Our staff can help you plan your choice of papers, to maximise your achievements.

Real-World Application

The Vision College curriculum emphasises real-world application taught in small, collaborative classes, or online. Coupled with a focus on ethics and values, the Vision College School of Business is your perfect choice. You will develop personally and professionally in a results-oriented curriculum that will pay dividends throughout your career.

Course Snapshot

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Papers

Core Papers

• Accounting Principles Introduction to Commercial Law
• The Economic Environment
• Organisation and Management
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Business Computing
• Business Communication

Elective Papers

• Fundamentals of Small Business
• Academic Skills for Business Studies
• Accounting Practices
• Introduction to Banking & Financial Services*
• Principles of Tourism
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Business Finance
• Internal Auditing
• Taxation
• International Trade and Finance*
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning for Small Business
• Human Resource Management
• Employment Relations
• Applied Management
• Marketing Research
• Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies
• Marketing Planning and Control
• Applied Computing
• Systems Development Project
• Advanced Banking*
• Lending and Securities*
• Tourism Industry Management

Availability of subjects listed may vary.

* Some of these papers may be pending NZQA final approval. See the Programme Manual for a full up-to-date list.

View the Course Planner

View the Course Planner to see how these papers fit into the New Zealand Diploma in Business and the other business diplomas available.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants less than 20 years old must have:
  • a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics on the National Qualifications Framework; and
  • 50 credits at level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or higher in English; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing.
  • or equivalent to the above.
• Applicants aged 20 years or over can choose to fulfil the above entry criteria or apply for Provisional Entry.
• 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 equivalent.  If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.

Provisional Entry

Provisional Entry may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.

Graduate Opportunities

• Accounting
• Technician BankerBusiness Analyst
• Business Systems Manager
• eBusiness Project Management
• Employment Relations
• Health and Safety
• Business Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Training and Development

Further Study

The NZDipBus programme prepares graduates for further studies in accounting, banking and finance, business administration, ICT and management. Successful students may be accepted into second year studies at University

How do I Enrol?

Download Enrolment Form (NZ students)