Certificate in Business Studies

Business & Management

A course by

AUT

Gain a formal university qualification in business and choose from a range of business courses to advance your skills, act as a pathway to further study, or complement your professional experience.

NZ$4,460

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

NZQA Level 5 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 2 locations


Core skills this course teaches


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Broad Business Knowledge

Develop foundational knowledge and understanding of core business disciplines according to your chosen study areas.

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Pathway to Further Study

Gain academic credit toward Bachelor of Business, enabling direct progression for those who wish to pursue further business education.

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Applied Skills for Employment

Build relevant professional skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace or to enhance career advancement.

What You're Signing Up For

The Certificate in Business Studies at AUT is designed for people with some work experience who do not yet have a bachelor's degree. The programme provides the flexibility to choose four courses from AUT's Bachelor of Business, enabling you to gain foundational knowledge in business disciplines in a short period. This certificate can serve as a stepping-stone to the Bachelor of Business or as a credential to advance in your current career.

Course Content

  • Choose any four courses (60 points) from the Bachelor of Business
  • Option to complete a focus area by selecting at least three courses from a specific business subject
  • Study planner available for mapping elective business papers

What you need to know first

University Entrance or equivalent for domestic students.

International students: see country-specific entry requirements.

English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher, or equivalent.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Management

  • Commerce

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level business roles

  • Progression in current employment

  • Foundation for management responsibilities