If you are not a first-language speaker of English, we require evidence of your English language proficiency. Evidence, such as test results, must not be more than two years old.
If you are not certain of the evidence required, please contact us.
Evidence of your English language proficiency can be:
Achievement of NCEA level 3 and has met New Zealand university entrance requirements; or
Completion of a Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree with English as the language of instruction, from tertiary education providers from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States; or
Obtaining the Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or the Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Cert TESOL); or
A satisfactory result in an approved English language test, such as:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS – Academic): 5.5 overall with no sub-score less than 5.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
Cambridge English Test: CAE with a score of 52 Level 5 Diploma:
FCE with a pass at Grade C or CAE with a score of 47
Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE: PToE (Academic) score of 42
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
Under 20 years
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
Learn key skills in business operations, management and business planning then focus on Accounting or Leadership and Management. Apply what you learn on real-world projects. Gain an understanding of how managers operate in New Zealand and overseas. Achieve a nationally-recognised qualification.
What you will learn
Develop the thinking to improve business operations
Understand accounting and economic principles and practices
Develop marketing plans and sales strategies
Learn skills for recruitment and staff training
Explore risk management
Learn how to develop and maintain long-term business relationships
Carry out business research
Develop problem-solving and business communication skills
Analyse the impact of multicultural influences on business operations
Consider how principles of the Treaty of Waitangi can be applied to business practice in Aotearoa
Choose a specialisation
Accounting
Process financial transactions
Prepare financial statements and reports
Monitor business performance against budgets
Analyse financial information to inform business decisions
Apply tax rules for individuals and small businesses
Determine controls to minimise financial risk
Follow the accounting profession’s code of ethics
Leadership and Management
Identify operational issues and challenges
Plan and apply techniques to improve business performance
Develop leadership skills, learn to delegate tasks
Positively influence others to achieve business goals
Foster a positive workplace culture
Encourage team engagement
Manage projects within scope, resources and time
Team leader
Project and event administrator
Office manager
Accounts receivable/payable officer
Business developer
Finance administrator
