Course Overview
Are you looking for a career with masses of variety working in small or large office teams?
With their broad range of skills in business and technology, administrators are the life-blood of any organisation. This course will jump start your career into a sector that’s crying out for smart, organised people who have the skills to keep an office humming.
Get ready for real hands-on learning! You'll practise ‘coming to work’ at our purpose-built centres where you take on front-line reception duties, learn phone systems, and deal with customers.
You’ll also learn how to use Excel for spreadsheets and invoicing, and databases to plan conferences; you create newsletters and a range of business documents. You’ll get to apply your skills and knowledge in practical assignments that are exactly linked to industry needs.
You’ll enjoy working alongside students with similar goals to you, and passionate tutors who genuinely want to see you succeed.
The rapid growth in our region means employers are always on the look-out for graduates with excellent skills to help them run their businesses. Set yourself up with these skills today and start your rewarding career in business administration.
You can choose to study face-to-face on campus at Toi Ohomai or fully online via eCampus NZ.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
| Locations | Online, Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Whakatāne |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2021, Flexible View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) If you elect for the fully online TANZ eCampus option: Each topic/paper requires approximately 15 hours per week of study time, and 10 weeks in total duration. You can enrol on more than one topic/paper at a time, which will increase the amount of study required per week. Part-time study available Offered online / partly online |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $2,884 total cost of qualification for domestic students View full fees information |
To see the information for international students change your location using the button at the top right of the screen.
Career opportunities
Supervised general office administration roles, including:
- Receptionist
- Data entry operator
- Front line customer service
- Call or contact centre operator
- Junior administrator
- Office support worker
Topics you'll cover
- Business Reception and Office Services
- Business Documents for the Workplace
- Financial Documents
- Business Communication
During the course you'll develop capabilities in processing financial transactions, word processing, producing spreadsheets and simple databases, meetings procedures, note taking, telephone, and presentation skills.
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $2,884 total cost of qualification for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | Workbooks, USB stick, and earphones - $138 |
Online option via eCampus NZ - $685.78 total cost of qualification
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you’re studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
Information Session/Interview
You’ll be invited to an information meeting prior to Toi Ohomai offering you a place. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online | Flexible | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 22 Feb 2021 | |
| Taupō | Taupō Campus | 22 Feb 2021 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 22 Feb 2021 | |
| Whakatāne | Whakatāne Campus | 22 Feb 2021 |
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- If you elect for the fully online TANZ eCampus option: Each topic/paper requires approximately 15 hours per week of study time, and 10 weeks in total duration.
You can enrol on more than one topic/paper at a time, which will increase the amount of study required per week. - Part-time study available
- Offered online or partly online
