Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Graduate Certificate in Business
Qualification Type Graduate Certificate
Level 7
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Business Management
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed for people who have an undergraduate degree from a discipline other than business who want to develop knowledge and skills in business. Students are able to design a package for their specific needs, for example an engineer/health professional who moves into a management role may want to study a management course, an accounting course and a marketing course as their Graduate Certificate in Business.
Graduate profile
As this qualification is "self-select" people who complete them will have an understanding of business concepts in the specific areas they have studied. This may be a broad understanding across a range of sub-disciplines or a more in depth study in a particular sub-discipline. In particular they will be able to: * understand a variety of business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations * identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives * select and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques
Education pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Business is the first step towards progression to the Graduate Diploma in
Business. The Graduate Certificate in Business will provide students who have a degree from outside of
business with the prerequisite knowledge required to undertake postgraduate study in a business related
discipline.
Employment pathways
Graduates will have a better understanding of knowledge and skills for a business or management role.
They will be able to apply those skills and knowledge directly in their workplace.
Graduates who have done specified papers will have satisfied the academic component required for
Chartered Accountants certification.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualification. Applicants who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements will be eligible to be enrolled where their previous educational, work or life experience indicates they have a reasonable likelihood of success. If English or Māori is the not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to have passed an English language proficiency test with an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5, or equivalent. International applicants will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5, or equivalent.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2264
Status Current
Created 2013-12-02 10:57:17.0
Content
The programme offers students over 30 courses within the disciplines of accountancy, finance, management, business, marketing and quality, including those specified for Chartered Accountants certification. Students may do courses in the order that suits them although they will need to normally complete (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge) level 6 pre-requisite courses before level 7 courses. A minimum of 40 credits at level 7 must be completed.

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