The Diploma in Business Computing is a Level 7 two-year programme which consists of the NZIM Diploma in Management and the Diploma in Computing combined. The Diploma is an industry-focused qualification that aims to provide graduates with advanced computing skills with specialisation in computer support, based on a practical grounding in business and management practice. The first stage is the NZIM Diploma in Management, which provides a thorough grounding in business, organisation and management, computing and communication practice. The second stage is the Diploma in Computing, offering specialisation in computer support, and develops in students sufficient practical and theoretical skills in computing to enable them to progress to further studies in a similar field or to enter employment directly. The Diploma in Business Computing is ideal for a student who wants to work in NZ and apply for permanent residency. IT is an area of skill shortage and the 12-week work placement in the course gives students valuable work experience which helps in the application for a job. Graduates gain 50 points towards residency and qualify for the one-year Study to Work visa.

The Diploma is an industry-focused qualification that aims to provide graduates with advanced computing skills with specialisation in computer support, based on a practical grounding in business and management practice.