This programme prepares you for the demands of a career in management. Graduates of this programme will develop the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of a business. This includes:

You'll learn the following technical skills:

• Identifying operational issues and challenges
• Techniques for continuous improvement
• Contributing to business planning
• Lead others to implement activities
• Manage projects within scope, resources, and time.

You'll learn the following people skills:

• Negotiate and positively influence others to achieve the entity’s outcomes.
• Develop a positive workplace culture and team engagement, for efficient and effective performance of the entity.
• Promote compliance with internal and external requirements.

Highlights

• Great introduction to the diverse field of business management
• 1 year Diploma programme, get qualified quickly
• Some evening study available
• Work on practical assignments and real world cases – this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in leadership and management support roles
• Industry experienced lecturers
• Provides an excellent pathway to Unitec’s Bachelor of Business (Management) programme

Progression Pathway

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management courses is a pathway into the Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor of Business (Management) major offers pathways to further your learning in Human Resources or Operations specialisations.