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 Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of operational business contexts.
Graduates will be able to contribute to the achievement of business operational objectives, through the application of knowledge and skills, in an ethical and inclusive manner, in accordance with ngā kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi (the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi), and in a multi-cultural environment.
The qualification includes strands that allow graduates to apply knowledge and skills in a range of specialised business operational contexts. Some strands can lead to further credentialing by professional bodies.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Applicants 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. Applicants 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, work or life experience indicates they have a reasonable likelihood of success. Domestic Language Entry Requirements If English or Maori is the not the applicant's first language, applicants will need an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent. International English Language Entry Requirements International applicants must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, 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)
|
$5,710 | $5,710 |
| Total | $8,157 | $8,157 |
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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
Wakatū Tertiary Education Scholarship
Provided by:
Wakatu Incorporation New Zealand
Website:
http://www.wakatu.org/tertiary-education-scholarships-form/
Value:
Fees and Books
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.