New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communication

Credits 60 (0.5 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

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.

• Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you.

• A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, student seminars, discussions, presentations and online learning.

• An opportunity to learn about Māori culture and business principles from Māori lecturers and guest speakers.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available

Annual fees $3,200 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

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

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.

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:

Academic

1. Four years’ secondary education

2. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects

4. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in English

5. University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)

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

• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you'll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent

• The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)

• Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed (see pg. 11).

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international