New Zealand Diploma in Business
Open Polytechnic
Subject area
Business Management
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$2,448
over 1 Year - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who have general and specialised business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of operational roles.
Graduates will benefit New Zealand business entities by contributing to the achievement of entities' operational objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical manner, 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, depending on which strand is achieved.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Students must have NCEA level 2, plus a minimum of eight Level 2 credits in English, four in writing and four in reading, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or skills. Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements will be eligible to be enrolled where their previous educational, or life experience indicates that they have a reasonable likelihood of success. An applicant for whom English is an additional language is required to provide evidence of a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band-score lower than 5.0; or equivalent
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$2,448 | $2,448 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$6,380 | $6,380 |
| Total | $8,827 | $8,827 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
72%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $39,003 |
| Earnings range | $28,689 - $46,694 |
| In employment | 59% |
| In further study | 28% |
| On a benefit | 7% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Zonta International Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Provided by:
Zonta Club of Wellington
Website:
http://www.zonta.org.nz/awards-and-scholarships
Value:
US$8,000 each
Te Mana o te Awa: Tertiary Scholarships A4
Provided by:
Te Mana o Te Awa o Whanganui
Website:
http://www.ngatangatatiaki.co.nz
Value:
$3,000.00 each
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.