Bridge the gap from frontline management to strategic leadership
This Level 5 qualification in Business Leadership and Management is designed for experienced professionals wanting to transition into senior management roles, bridging the gap between supervisory experience and strategic executive capability.
Perfect for managers, supervisors, and team leaders who understand operational processes but want to develop formal leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, business management and organisational development skills.
Who can enrol?
This programme is designed for:
Management professionals: Those wanting to shift into senior leadership, strategic planning, or executive roles.
Team leaders and supervisors: Including department heads, operations managers, project leaders and administrative supervisors.
Career changers: Looking to enter senior management from specialist roles in marketing, finance, operations, or human resources backgrounds.
Experienced professionals: Who understand business operations but want to improve strategic leadership, business management and executive decision-making skills.
What makes this course effective?
Work-integrated learning approach: Apply concepts directly to current roles with assessments based on real business management scenarios and workplace projects that address actual challenges like strategic plans, performance frameworks and organisational development initiatives.
Structured learning environment: Combines theory with practical application over 52-91 weeks with immediate support from qualified trainers with extensive business leadership expertise.
NZQA-accredited qualification: Recognised within New Zealand's education framework, valuable for career advancement and executive appointments with strong employer recognition across all business sectors.
Comprehensive business management learning: Ideal for those ready to step into senior roles, this business courses qualification combines leadership theory with broader business skills including operations, finance, marketing and human resources management.
Career progression pathway: Can be used to ladder into degrees or higher-level qualifications, creating clear pathways for advancement into more senior executive and strategic management roles.
What does this course cover?
This programme develops comprehensive leadership and management capabilities across essential business functions:
Strategic leadership and management: Master advanced leadership techniques, strategic planning abilities and organisational development skills that guide teams through complex business challenges.
Operations and performance management: Develop operational excellence, performance measurement systems and continuous improvement methodologies that drive sustainable business results.
Financial management and analysis: Build essential accounting knowledge, budgeting capabilities and financial analysis skills for informed business decision-making and strategic planning.
Marketing and sales strategy: Understand market analysis, customer relationship management and sales strategies that support business growth and competitive positioning in evolving markets.
Human resources management: Develop people leadership skills including recruitment, performance management, workplace culture development and legal compliance requirements for effective team leadership.
Risk management and compliance: Learn to identify, assess and mitigate business risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for sustainable operations.
Career outcomes
Graduates typically move into roles such as:
Senior Management positions: Leading business units, strategic initiatives and organisational transformation across diverse industries.
Operations Manager roles: Overseeing operational excellence, performance systems and continuous improvement programmes for business growth.
General Manager positions: Supporting organisational strategy with comprehensive business management capabilities and executive leadership skills.
Business Development roles: Leading strategic planning initiatives, market expansion and organisational development projects for competitive advantage.
Executive positions: Leading entire organisations or major business divisions with strategic vision and comprehensive management expertise.
The qualification is particularly valued in corporate, government, not-for-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors where NZQA-aligned credentials are recognised and respected by New Zealand employers.
