Diploma in Business

Diploma

Interested in business? Start your university studies with our Diploma in Business to explore different business subjects and prepare yourself for further study.

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Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Course Code

AK1006

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,814 total

International Fees

$1,146 per year / $35,046 total

About this course

Interested in business? Start your university studies with our Diploma in Business to explore different business subjects and prepare yourself for further study.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for the Diploma in BusinessIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance OR
42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
- 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
- 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and all other bands 5.0 or higher

English language requirements

Study locations

City Campus

South Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Bachelor of Business

Because you study the same first-year courses as our bachelor's degree students, you can move into the second year of the Bachelor of Business once you've completed this diploma.

Course structure

With the Diploma in Business, you'll become familiar with different business processes and practices, and improve your academic knowledge and study skills to give you the confidence for further study.

The courses you study are from the first year of the Bachelor of Business, and range from finance and economics to marketing. Your diploma courses can also help you decide which area of business you might like to focus on.

Pathway 1: Diploma in Business - Transition to the Bachelor of Business

If you just missed out on getting into the Bachelor of Business, you take the courses below to prepare your for further study in our business degree.

After you've completed this diploma, you can then cross-credit your diploma courses and transfer to the second year of the Bachelor of Business.

Courses includeSemester 1

Semester 2

Pathway 2: General Diploma in Business

If you have UE, you can enter the Diploma in Business general pathway, which means you can choose which business courses you might like to focus on. You choose eight courses (worth 15-points each) from the Bachelor of Business, subject to approval of the programme leader.

We'll work with you to help you identify where you want to go and what courses will help you get there.

Auckland University of Technology