Course Overview
Successful small businesses are as complex and individual as a large corporate. There's no one size fits all and to be successful you need to cover off all the bases – from business planning to staff management.
If you're currently working in a small business or looking for an opportunity to establish and grow your own small business, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to participate and manage effectively in this sector.
This course is delivered fully online via eCampus NZ.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)
| Locations | Online |
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| Next intake | Flexible View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) 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 | $685.76 total cost of qualification for domestic students View full fees information |
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Career opportunities
On completion of this course you'll have the skills to move on to study in other areas that complete your business knowledge and expertise, or to identify and pursue opportunities as a small business owner or operator.
Topics you'll cover
- Small Business Environment
- Business Resources
- Marketing
- Planning and Finance
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $685.76 total cost of qualification for domestic students |
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* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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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
- NCEA (Level 2), or
- NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3), or
- NZ Certificate in Retail (Level 3), or
- NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3), or
- NZ Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2), or
- A qualification at Level 2 or above, with evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1), or
- Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 2)
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.
English language requirements
Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 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 |
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- 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
