Background
Edenz Colleges and Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia) set up the first diploma course in 2000. The original Diploma of Business (previously called Diploma of Commerce, at NZQA Level 5) has become the most popular course at Edenz Colleges. Added to the Diploma of Business are the Level 6 Diploma of Business Development and Diplomas of e-Business (at Levels 5 and 6).

Staffing
All tutors are qualified with considerable teaching experience, and many with industry backgrounds.

Qualifications
These courses are NZQA approved and recognized by a number of other tertiary providers in New Zealand as well as VU in Australia. Because the programme is run in partnership with Victoria University (Australia), and students are registered with VU, the graduation ceremony includes representatives from VU, who award a VU Diploma. However, with changing market conditions we expect to begin to teach the New Zealand Diploma of Business in July 2006. Students will be able to gain an Edenz level 5 Diploma after a year, and on NZDB level 6 after a further 6 months.

Pathways
On completion of the VU Diploma, students are guaranteed entry into a VU degree program in Australia with the VU faculty of Business and Law. Some degree options will be limited to students with high pass averages. Students are required to meet Australian immigration standards prior to entry. Within New Zealand, students may apply to any tertiary provider for credits, but Edenz has a credit transfer arrangement with several providers for up to 100% credit into a corresponding degree programme. This is something that is important to remember. Many schools offer pathways... but cannot guarantee places for students. Edenz Colleges have a staff member who can help you with the transfer process.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students wishing to claim credit for study completed at another institution, whether in New Zealand or overseas, must submit a full notarized copy of their academic record. RPL is not automatically guaranteed.