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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management)

If you are already carving out your career path in the corporate sector and you need additional skills, then undertaking the New Zealand Diploma in Business could be the answer

The New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5 Leadership and Management strand allows you to launch your career in management with the operational skills to lead the charge in business’s daily functions.

You will learn the fundamentals of business operations covering leadership, human resource management, law, Treaty of Waitangi and more. In addition the applied teaching method will provide a safe environment to develop essential employable skills including effective communication, collaboration and team work across mediums, problem solving and decision making. This programme has been developed in collaboration with industry to ensure graduates have employable skills for the New Zealand business environment.

Leadership and Management strand
You can be a great manager!

There is more to management than being a good leader. It means having an understanding of the complexities of management processes, planning, and the New Zealand business environment.

Advance yourself – gain the tools to motivate, engage, make a change, achieve objectives, manage workflows and ensure you are meeting all your necessary legal and organisational requirements as a manager.

Develop your skills in leadership with our management courses:

  • BLM501 Operations Management and Compliance
  • BLM502 Business Planning
  • BLM503 Leadership
  • BLM504 Managing Project

Alongside these management focused courses, gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand business through general business courses:

  • NZB501 Organisations in New Zealand Context
  • NZB502 Business Environments
  • NZB503 Business Functions
  • NZB504 Understanding Change

Aims of Programme
This programme aims to prepare students with a general and specialised business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of operational roles.

Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the achievement of business operational objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical manner and in a bi and multi-cultural environment. In addition, graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for application in operational roles in New Zealand business entities.

Campus Information

The Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Marlborough Campus

Nestled among mountain ranges, fertile plains, intricate waterways and thriving aviation, aquaculture and viticulture industries, our Marlborough campus delivers real world learning at its finest.About 20 minutes walk from Blenheim city center

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of entry level management positions, and entrepreneurial enterprises.

Potential roles after graduation include:

  • Retail Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Duty Manager

Graduates can progress onto the Bachelor of Commerce majoring in management or marketing after successful completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Business (level 5) Leadership and Management strand. This programme is recognised as the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce leaving only two years of full time study to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Canada 

  • Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).   
  • High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.  

China 

  • Senior High School Graduation Certificate. 
  • SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.   

Hong Kong 

  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education. 
  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

India 

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12. 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.  

Indonesia 

  • Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)   
  • Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8   

Japan 

  • Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).  
  • Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.

Korea 

  • High School Diploma 
  • Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate. 

Malaysia 

  • SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate   of Education). 
  • Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12

Nepal 

  • Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/  Higher Secondary Certificate. 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution

Philippines 

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track  
  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track 

South Africa 

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution. 

Sri Lanka 

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).  
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level). 

Taiwan 

  • Senior High School Leaving Certificate. 
  • Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.  

Thailand 

  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 
  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6. 

United Kingdom 

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
  • Advanced Level (A Level). 

USA

  • High School Graduation Diploma
  • High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution

Vietnam 

  • Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma 
  • Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.

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