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NZ Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management Level 5)

Become a high performing leader

Fast-track your leadership career with this zero-free NZ Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management – Level 5).

Study a business diploma in New Zealand and build essential business management and leadership skills through a comprehensive programme of core papers and applied case studies.

Develop your business acumen, strengthen your leadership capability, and earn a nationally recognised qualification designed to help you step confidently into management roles.

Study online anywhere in NZ — all you need is a computer and internet access, and we’ll provide Office 365 for your studies.

Business students collaborating on project management case study online.

*All of our programmes are available fees free to New Zealand Residents, New Zealand citizens and Australian Citizens residing in New Zealand for the duration of their studies.

Duration: 66 Weeks Part-Time (15 hours weekly) or 34 Weeks Full-Time (35 hours weekly)

Fees: Zero fees, no hidden costs or textbooks

Upcoming Intake Date: January 19th 2026 PT only
February 16th 2026 PT & FT

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Programme Content

This NZQA recognised programme is worth 120 NZQA credits.

The six courses below completed during this programme are each worth 20 credits.

 

Courses covered:

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS

  • Business Operations
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Risk Management

BUSINESS DECISION MAKING

  • Internal Business Environment
  • External Business Environments
  • Problem Solving Techniques
  • Solving Problems Creatively
  • Organisational Change
  • Innovation and Change Management

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

  • Business Communication
  • Barriers to Business Communication
  • Communicating with Business Stakeholders
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Professional Business Communication
  • Ethical Communication

MANAGING PEOPLE

  • Operational Issues and Challenges in Business
  • What to Consider in People Performance
  • Managing People Performance
  • Techniques for Establishing Continuous Improvement
  • Workplace Culture
  • Workplace Diversity
  • Internal and External Staff Compliance

LEADERSHIP

  • What is Leadership?
  • Leadership Styles
  • Motivating and Inspiring Staff
  • Implementing Business Activities
  • Leading Change
  • Leading Projects

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  • What is Operations Management?
  • Operational Issues and Challenges
  • Areas for Improvement in Business
  • Business Improvement Plans
  • Establish Continuous Improvement Strategies

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