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  Diploma in Business - 1 year - 120 points

  Diploma

  Diploma in Business - 1 year - 120 points

  To complete the Dip(Bus), students must pass a total of eight papers (120 points). At least five of the eight papers (75 points) in the Dip(Bus) must be from subjects listed in the field of Business, including the 100-level paper STMGT101 Introduction to Management. At least five papers (75 points) in the Dip(Bus) must be taken at 200 Level or above, while the other three papers can be any level. Please refer to the Catalogue of Papers for all papers being offered at our campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga

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  Diploma in Business

  STMGT101 Introduction to Management

  

  STMGT101 Introduction to Management15 points Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of who managers are, what managers do, and how they can make a difference to organisational performance, competitive position, and sustainability over time. This paper introduces students to management and organisational theory and practice using strategic management and the functions of management as essential frameworks. The paper shows students how to analyse organisations using management theory and how to suggest changes that respond to challenges and opportunities in diverse industries and sectors. As well as typically-studied organisational forms, this paper considers management in small and medium enterprises, Māori enterprise, not-for-profit, and state-owned entities. The relationship between management and organisational performance is also considered. Using the case teaching method, students develop a critical awareness that managing is a mix of artful and scientific decision-making that requires analytical and interpersonal skills. Full paper details

  100 or 200 Level Business field paper

  

  100 or 200 Level Business field paper

  

  200 Level Business field paper

  

  200 Level Business field paper

  

  200 Level Elective paper

  

  100 or 200 Level Elective paper

  

  100 or 200 Level Elective paper

  

  This information is provisional and subject to change.

  Business field

  Elective

  Business Fundamentals papers

  

  If STMGT101 has already been completed as part of another qualification, it can be replaced with any other paper in the field of Business, at any level. You may choose to take some of the following 'Business Fundamentals' papers as elective papers, although this is not compulsory:

  • ACCTN101 Accounting for Management
  • ECONS101 Economics for Business and Management
  • FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
  • MGSYS101 Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
  • MRKTG101 Fundamentals of Successful Marketing

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• Entry Requirements

  

  Domestic students

  There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.

  1. NCEA University Entrance
  2. Admission at entrance level
  3. Discretionary entrance
  4. University Entrance prior to 2015
  5. Special admission.

  For full details visit Entry Requirements. 

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  You will be eligible to apply for a diploma if you have University Entrance or its equivalent, or if you have relevant experience or ability. For more information, contact our Future Students Team at info@waikato.ac.nz

• Fees and scholarships

  

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  All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees free study.

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• Fees and scholarships

Available planners

Diploma in Business - 1 year - 120 points

Diploma

Diploma in Business - 1 year - 120 points

To complete the Dip(Bus), students must pass a total of eight papers (120 points). At least five of the eight papers (75 points) in the Dip(Bus) must be from subjects listed in the field of Business, including the 100-level paper STMGT101 Introduction to Management. At least five papers (75 points) in the Dip(Bus) must be taken at 200 Level or above, while the other three papers can be any level. Please refer to the Catalogue of Papers for all papers being offered at our campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga

Select a tile for more information.

Diploma in Business

STMGT101 Introduction to Management

STMGT101 Introduction to Management15 points Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of who managers are, what managers do, and how they can make a difference to organisational performance, competitive position, and sustainability over time. This paper introduces students to management and organisational theory and practice using strategic management and the functions of management as essential frameworks. The paper shows students how to analyse organisations using management theory and how to suggest changes that respond to challenges and opportunities in diverse industries and sectors. As well as typically-studied organisational forms, this paper considers management in small and medium enterprises, Māori enterprise, not-for-profit, and state-owned entities. The relationship between management and organisational performance is also considered. Using the case teaching method, students develop a critical awareness that managing is a mix of artful and scientific decision-making that requires analytical and interpersonal skills. Full paper details

100 or 200 Level Business field paper

100 or 200 Level Business field paper

200 Level Business field paper

200 Level Business field paper

200 Level Elective paper

100 or 200 Level Elective paper

100 or 200 Level Elective paper

This information is provisional and subject to change.

Business field

Elective

Business Fundamentals papers

If STMGT101 has already been completed as part of another qualification, it can be replaced with any other paper in the field of Business, at any level. You may choose to take some of the following 'Business Fundamentals' papers as elective papers, although this is not compulsory:

• ACCTN101 Accounting for Management
• ECONS101 Economics for Business and Management
• FINAN101 Introduction to Finance
• MGSYS101 Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
• MRKTG101 Fundamentals of Successful Marketing