Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Business Management

Overview

Excel as a business specialist. Take the next step or extend your career with new skills in a specialist area of business. This flexible part-time course is designed to equip you with valuable specialist business skills in an area of your choosing.

What will I study

You will study one level 6 course and two level 7 courses of your choosing, alongside a practical industry-based project in business. Pre-requisites for level 7 courses may apply.

Pathway

This qualification pathways into the Graduate Diploma in Applied Management which can also be studied part-time as you work.

Details

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: $3,815 - $4,270 per year

Academic Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any field excluding Business Management

Alternative Requirements

• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
• Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.

English Requirements

• What if English is not my first Language?
• If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
  • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
• If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
• What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
• You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

• 5.5 Listening
• 5.5 Reading
• 5.5 Writing
• 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Core courses

• Level 6
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Law of Business Entities
  • Research Methods
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Applied Employment Law
  • Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Engagement
  • Event Logistics
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Global Challenges; Sustainable Futures
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership
  • IT Service Management
  • Introduction to Enterprise Intelligence
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Planning and Control
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Operations Management
  • Principles of Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning for Small Business
  • Special Topic Level 6
• Level 7
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Professional Accounting Project
  • Contemporary Issues in Marketing Practice
  • Critical Reflection on Work
  • Event Marketing and Sponsorship
  • Event Project
  • Preparation for Work Placement
  • International Marketing
  • Enterprise Intelligence and Analytics
  • Product Development
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Resource Integration Management
  • Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Strategic Human Resources Value
  • Strategic Management
  • Special Topic Level 7
  • Business Transformation and Change

Career opportunities

Depending on your choice of specialty, potential roles include business development manager, buyer/purchasing agent, business systems analyst, marketing manager, change manager, distribution manager, event manager, innovation manager, operations manager, project manager, and HR advisor.

Study pathways

This qualification pathways into the Graduate Diploma in Applied Management which can also be studied part-time as you work.

Graduate Certificate in Business Management

• PART-TIME - 41 Weeks
• Excel as a business specialist.

Information

• Type: Graduate Certificate / Diploma
• Code: CH4085
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• Credits: 60
• Level: 7
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part-time: Yes
• Reference: CH4085-STRU

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.