New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to establish, operate and grow your small business.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply business skills and knowledge to a small business, in accordance with ngā kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi (the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi), and in a multi-cultural environment.

• Level 4

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

Gain the expertise needed to apply sound leadership approaches and manage workflow. You’ll learn practical techniques to manage operations, strengthen team performance as well as implementing tools to measure and monitor productivity for improving outcomes.

• Level 4
• This programme has three courses. Each course includes a one-day workshop

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

with strands in Accounting or Leadership and Management

Gain the skills to help a business achieve its operational objectives by applying knowledge and skills in an ethical manner in a bi- and multi-cultural environment; gain specialised knowledge and skills for application in operational roles depending on the strand selected.

• Level 5
• 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Bachelor of Applied Management

Our industry-experienced tutors will equip you with the skills and knowledge essential for thriving in the fast=-paced and ever-evolving world of management - both in New Zealand and around the world. You'll gain a strong foundation in business knowledge, grounded in provden best practices and enriched by cutting edge, innovative, and entrepreeneurial models. These approaches are tailored to meet the demands of sustainable global economies and communities.

A standout feature of this qualification is the final course: a Cooperative Education Project completed in partnership with a local business. This professionally facilitated project allows you to collaborate on an industry-relevant challenge, applying your newly acquired skills and knowledge in a real-world setting. Spanning across 17 weeks, the placement offers valuable hands-on experience and meaningful learning that bridges academic study with practical workplace application.

• Level 7
• 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Bachelor of Accounting

This programme, delivered in a hybrid model in partnership with Open Polytechnic, allows you to learn from industry-experienced tutors while applying your skills in real-world work environments. Accountants are in demand in Aotearoa New Zealand, with strong career advancement opportunities. Once qualified, you’ll be prepared for roles in financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, treasury, banking and finance, risk management, and business consultancy in both the private and public sectors.

Whether you’re starting straight from secondary school, building on prior study in related fields, or returning to education to develop new skills, this programme offers a path to your goals.

Ākonga will also meet the educational requirements for membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Practising Accountant Australia (CPA).

• Level 7
• Three years full-time or part-time equivalent