STAR YES Business Opportunities
Business & Management
A course by
UCOL
UCOL's STAR YES Business Opportunities course helps secondary school students develop entrepreneurial behaviour and traits needed to succeed in the business world.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 5 weeks
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Develop entrepreneurial skills
Students will develop an understanding of the core behaviours and mindsets needed for entrepreneurship.
Apply business knowledge
Learners will apply business principles and concepts through practical group and individual activities.
Improve interpersonal skills
Participants will enhance their communication and teamwork abilities within business contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Are you keen about business and entrepreneurship? The UCOL STAR YES Business Opportunities course gives learners the skills, behaviours, and knowledge to thrive in fast-paced business environments. Offered in conjunction with the Lion Foundation Young Entrepreneur Scheme, this course builds interpersonal and business skills, providing a foundation for further business study and career exploration.
Course Content
- Entrepreneurial behaviour and traits
- Business knowledge and skills
- Interpersonal skills for business
- Young Entrepreneur Scheme project participation
- Practical business tasks and challenges
What you need to know first
Must be a Year 11–13 secondary school learner (NZ Citizens, permanent residents, or eligible visa holders)
Application through participating schools
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Entrepreneurship
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level business roles
Pathway to business entrepreneurship
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