Program Overview

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)

Overview

This programme will enable you to provide administrative services to meet the needs of a business entity. You'll learn how to perform financial calculations, process data, produce information for business purposes, maintain administrative systems and processes, and make recommendations for improvements.

What will I study

• Administrative Systems
• Specialist Documents
• Workplace Knowledge
• Business Information

Pathway

You can add to your business skills and expertise with a New Zealand Certificate in Business specialising in other areas (such as accounting support services, first line management, project management or small business) or by studying the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in accounting, administration and technology, leadership and management, and project management).

Details

• Type: Certificate
• Code: NZ2461
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• International application close date: Please enquire
• Credits: 60
• Level: 4
• Additional Equipment/Fees: Advised on enrolment
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: NZ2461-STRU

Academic Requirements

• 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
• OR New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

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.

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
  • 5.0 Listening
  • 5.0 Reading
  • 5.0 Writing
  • 5.0 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.

Career opportunities

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to work in a wide range of general office administration roles in a variety of sectors, under broad guidance.

• Sole-charge role in a small business entity
• Senior receptionist
• Customer relationship roles
• Personal assistant or secretary
• Lead administrator
• Front line customer service
• Call or contact centre operator
• Office support worker
• Web administrator
• Service desk co-ordinator

Study pathways

You can add to your business skills and expertise with a New Zealand Certificate in Business specialising in other areas (such as accounting support services, first line management, project management or small business) or by studying the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in accounting, administration and technology, leadership and management, and project management).

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Mathematics

COVID-19 vaccination information

Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme. You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation.

Credit Recognition

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