The programme allows students with an existing bachelor’s degree to gain a recognised Level 7 business qualification in just one year of full-time study.

Ideal for Career Change

Students from non-business backgrounds can transition into:

• Business management
• Marketing
• Administration
• Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporate roles

Practical and Applied Learning

EIT focuses strongly on:

• Real-world business applications
• Industry projects
• Practical problem-solving
• Workplace-relevant learning

Flexible Study Pathways

Students may continue into:

• Postgraduate business qualifications
• Master’s programmes
• Management and leadership studies

Supportive Learning Environment

International students benefit from:

• Small class sizes
• Personalised support
• Experienced business lecturers
• Academic guidance and mentoring

Industry-Relevant Business Skills

Students develop:

• Strategic thinking
• Communication skills
• Business analysis capabilities
• Leadership understanding
• Professional workplace readiness 

Programme Structure / Subjects Offered

The Graduate Diploma in Business includes advanced undergraduate-level business subjects focused on practical and professional business skills.

Core Subject Areas

Business Management

• Organisational behaviour
• Management principles
• Leadership and teamwork

Marketing

• Marketing strategy
• Consumer behaviour
• Branding and communication

Accounting and Finance

• Business finance
• Financial decision-making
• Budgeting principles

Human Resource Management

• Recruitment and staffing
• Workplace culture
• Employment relations

Operations and Strategy

• Business planning
• Operations management
• Strategic decision-making

Entrepreneurship

• Innovation
• Small business development
• Entrepreneurial thinking

Professional Practice

• Business communication
• Workplace professionalism
• Applied business projects

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

Students may study areas connected to:

• Business Management
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Communication
• Organisational Leadership
• Applied Business Studies 

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in:

• Business administration
• Marketing and sales
• Office and operations management
• Customer relationship management
• Human resources
• Business development
• Entrepreneurship
• Retail and service industries

Possible Job Roles

• Business Coordinator
• Marketing Assistant
• Office Manager
• Business Development Officer
• Sales Executive
• Customer Service Manager
• HR Assistant
• Operations Coordinator
• Small Business Owner

Highlights of the Programme

• One-year fast-track business qualification
• Designed for graduates from non-business backgrounds
• Practical and industry-focused learning
• Flexible study pathways
• Small supportive classes
• Career-focused business education
• Pathway to postgraduate study
• International student support services
• Strong communication and leadership development 

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

Pathway into Postgraduate Study

The qualification may support entry into:

• Postgraduate Diplomas
• Master’s business programmes
• Applied Management pathways

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students with prior study or industry experience may apply for:

• Cross-credit
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Flexible Learning Support

Some courses may include:

• Online learning tools
• Digital learning platforms
• Blended teaching support

Student Support Services

EIT offers:

• Academic support
• International student guidance
• Wellbeing services
• Disability support
• Career advice

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students studying on-campus in New Zealand generally require:

• Valid New Zealand student visa
• Offer of Place from EIT
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Valid passport
• Medical and travel insurance
• Proof of sufficient living funds
• English language evidence