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New Zealand Diploma in Business

A Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Business is a great way to upskill or adapt to changing employment circumstances. 

Available in six subject options, it's highly flexible and can be studied either part-time or full-time. It's also a great stepping-stone to a Bachelor of Applied Management, requiring just two years’ additional full-time study either immediately after your diploma, or at a later date if you choose to work before resuming study.

Each diploma covers general business subjects including communication, law, accounting, human resources and economics and gives equips you with the ability to problem solve, think critically, communicate effectively and work independently in a range of operational roles.

An Ara business diploma enables you to enter the workforce in a wide range of business-related roles across many sectors. The specialisation you choose will enhance your employment opportunities in your chosen field.

You can study a Level 5 Business Diploma in the following six specialisations: