Course Overview

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.

Choose from the accounting or leadership and management strand and gain specialised knowledge and skills from our industry experienced tutors to apply in real world settings.

Leadership and management strand:

Gain the skills and knowledge to work or gain employment as a manager/ leader in roles at an operational level within New Zealand businesses.

Graduates of this programme can pathway into the second year of our Bachelor of Applied Management or the Bachelor of Accounting or transfer credits to the first year of the University of Canterbury's Bachelor of Commerce degree. 

You will learn how to:

• apply knowledge of the principles and practices of operations, accounting, sales/marketing, HR, and risk management, to support the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the entity.

• contribute in operational contexts to innovation and organisational change within a business entity.

• develop and maintain operational business relationships with stakeholders for efficient and effective performance of the entity.

• research and communicate information for efficient and effective performance of the entity.

• apply problem-solving and decision-making in operational contexts for efficient and effective performance of the entity.

• manage own and others’ learning and performance within an operational context for efficient and effective performance of the entity.

• apply professional and ethical behaviour, in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

• analyse the impact of internal and external environments on entities.

• analyse how the origin and nature of the bi-cultural partnership (as embedded in the Treaty of Waitangi) can be applied to business a ctivities and relationships.

General Eligibility

• NCEA Level 2; or

• Equivalent knowledge, life skills, work experience or study.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS 5.5 (academic) overall with no less than 5.0 in any band, or NZCEL 4 (Academic) or equivalent