| Qualification: | Diploma |
| Level: | 6 |
| Dates: | 2025 Intake 5: 25 August to 19 December - Applications Close 18 August 2025 |
| Duration: | One year full-time |
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| Credits: | 120 |
Important Notice: SIT2LRN is no longer accepting new students into the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Administration and Technology strand). Only students who began studying this qualification in 2024 or prior will be allowed to continue in this programme of study in 2025. If you have any questions, please send an email to Student Liaison.
The NZ Diploma in Business (Level 6) will develop your technical knowledge and skills relevant to administration and technology roles within an organisation.
In addition to gaining core knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the achievement of organisational strategic objectives, graduates of the Administration and Technology strand will gain the following specific knowledge and skills to apply to a relevant administrative position in an organisation:
Core skills
Additional Administration and Technology Skills
Compulsory core papers
Select one of the following:
Administration and Technology Strand (complete all)
MGT601 Management Accounting and Finance (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides an overview of objectives and limitations of analysis of financial statements and provides students with the knowledge and skills to report results of financial analysis, including calculating ratios to measure profitability, asset utilisation, management of working capital and will be able to apply this knowledge to both evaluating franchise proposals and in the area of scheduling and revising project costs as part of project planning.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: understand the business finance environment; apply capital budgeting practices and evaluate investment decisions; apply knowledge of working capital to effectively manage a business for a given situation; compare and contrast financing options for a given situation and make recommendations; discuss the principles of capital structure and cost of capital, and calculate the cost of capital; calculate, apply and evaluate different types of costs to various costing systems; apply management tools to assist in the planning and control of business operations and use management accounting information to assist decision-making in a given business situation.
MGT602 Marketing Operations (Level 6) 15 credits
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ will consider marketing activities in the context of quality and customer service and in the setting of marketing strategies to enable marketing objectives to be met.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: examine the effect quality has in relation to specific marketing activities; examine the effect customer service has in relation to marketing activities; assess the influences of quality and customer service on marketing mix decisions; develop marketing objectives for a specific organization; prepare marketing strategies to achieve the objectives and formulate quality standards and customer service strategies for marketing operations.
MGT603 Operations Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with the knowledge and skills to undertake the management of small to medium business operations, including identifying and managing operational risks.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: assess location and layout of physical facilities for a small to medium business; plan and control production of goods and/or services of a small to medium business; assess staffing needs of a small to medium business; analyse merchandise management in a small to medium business environment; formulate and analyse marketing strategies relevant to a small to medium business; establish the context to be taken into account when managing risk for a small to medium business organization; assess risks in a small to medium business organisation; develop a framework for managing risk in a small to medium business organisation and compare options for the treatment of risks, prepare a risk treatment plan for a small to medium business organisation, and explain how the plan will be monitored, reviewed and updated.
MGT604 (MGT205) Introduction to Strategic Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper introduces the concepts of strategic management, focussing on the consideration of strategic management in the context of change processes and methods, and organisational objectives, planning and performance.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: analyse an organisation’s operational plans and objectives; review organisational performance against operational plans and objectives; analyse and assess performance and identify current strategic position; evaluate change processes and methods for implementation to assist an organisation in achieving its objectives and report on organisational performance in relationship to its organisational objectives.
MGT606 Managing Human Resources (Level 6) 15 credits
Building on the knowledge gained in MGT101 introduction to human resource management, students will explore the manager’s role in managing human resources and coordinating team activity. This paper will also enable students to develop an understanding of aspects of leadership, leadership style and methods for dealing with leadership problems.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: develop a human resource management plan for a specific organisation; outline the factors involved in performance management and critically examine strategies to review individual performance; analyse the factors that contribute to a positive work environment, including cultural aspects of human resource management; examine the importance of leadership style in managing people and dealing with problems in a team environment; consider various contemporary leadership concepts and how they can be implemented to manage teams effectively and evaluate the application of leadership concepts in business environments.
MGT608 Organisational Behaviour (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with a strong background and understanding of organisational and motivational theories and the application of these in the development of internal and external environmental analyses for an organisation.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: analyse the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations in terms of key factors that influence organisational behaviour; assess the potential effects of organisational-level factors on organisational behaviour; critically evaluate the potential effects of important developments in the external environment on organisational behaviour; analyse organisational behavioural issues in the context of organisational behaviour theories, models and concepts.
Administration and Technology Strand
MGT609 Change Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with an understanding of change management and the managing of the change process within an organisational context, supported by an understanding of leadership theory and solvency analysis in relation to management in organisations.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: debate current schools of thought that contribute to change management in organisations; examine methods for managing the change process in an organisation; analyse the relationship of leadership theory in organizational management and demonstrate and apply knowledge of the solvency test and its relationship to organisational change.
MGT610 Strategic Planning (Level 6) 15 credits
In this paper students will apply strategic planning techniques in order to envision a future for an organisation.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: apply the key elements of strategic planning to a specific organisational situation; strategically analyse a range of futures for an organisation; examine the influences, impacts, and consequences of each strategic vision and report on the development of the future envisioned for the organization with reference to organisational values, stakeholder’s interests, purpose and direction.
MGT612 Administration Systems II (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with an understanding of administrative systems and practices, including the management and implementation of systems and processes to enable the achievement of personal goals that align with an entity’s purpose.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to evaluate emerging business technologies in terms of meeting business needs and make recommendations, manage and co-ordinate the internal business administrative systems, processes, and technologies to support operational needs, evaluate and apply management techniques to manage change and provide leadership to enable people to achieve personal and entity goals in administration and/or technology contexts, to improve performance and productivity.
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Graduates of this qualification with the Administration and Technology strand may be employed in a wide variety of senior administrative positions within a wide range of business entities requiring managerial and leadership responsibilities.
Education pathway
This qualification builds on from the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology strand) and graduates may progress to the third year of SIT's Bachelor of Applied Management (Human Resource Management or Applied Management major).
Achievement of this qualification with the Administration and Technology strand may equip graduates towards certification by the Association of Administrative Professionals New Zealand (AAPNZ).
It is recommended that all applicants should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology strand) prior to applying for this programme, alongside the following criteria:
School Leavers
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed a minimum of four years secondary education, and have attained a minimum of 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 in each of four approved subjects.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme (e.g. Record of Learning or Curriculum Vitae). They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A¬ level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or
Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, AustraliaÂ, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor ‘s Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters’ Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
Diploma at Level 6
Full time study is classed as completing 60 credits per intake. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ who study full time will complete the qualification over two (non-overlapping) intakes. Full time acceptance into the programme is at the Programme Manager’s discretion.
The number of credits selected for part time study should depend on work, family, and other commitments. The recommended maximum number of credits per intake, in consideration of working hours, are:
This is a guide only and will differ from student to student due to individual circumstances.
ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ studying part time have a maximum of four years in which they can complete the qualification.
Cross Credit
If you have completed and passed the National Diploma in Business (Level 6) through SIT2LRN within the last 5 years, you may be able to have some of your study credited towards this programme.
Please contact SIT2LRN to discuss or download the cross credit application form http://www.sit.ac.nz/ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥/Academic-Support
Additional information
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation. After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on .
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
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What happens next?
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 6), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
Please Note: ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit SIT zero fees entitlement.
Assessments for this programme may include, but are not limited to:
All requirements for assessment must be submitted by the advised time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless an extension has been requested.
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.