LEVEL 4
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN STUDY AND CAREER PREPARATION (LEVEL 4) - BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Career opportunities This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in business.
Highlights • Emphasis on practical skills and project-based learning: you could be designing an advertising campaign, managing accounts for a simulated business, or creating promotional material such as press releases, print ads or posters.
Are you interested in preparing for further study in business? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of business specialisations.
Programme overview
Other options
This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in accounting, business management, marketing and digital marketing, human resource management, or operations management.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you'll need one of the following:
It's also perfect for people already in employment who want to improve their professional presentation, business communication, and digital skills.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
• Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you.
Academic
• A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, student seminars, discussions, presentations and online learning.
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
• An opportunity to learn about Māori culture and business principles from Māori lecturers and guest speakers.
1. Four years’ secondary education
3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects including: • 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in English • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)
• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (see pg.7) • Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed. Note: International graduates will not be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
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English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5; or • The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied) (see pg. 15) If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english). There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
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