What you will learn
- Develop the thinking to improve business operations
- Understand accounting and economic principles and practices
- Develop marketing plans and sales strategies
- Learn skills for recruitment and staff training
- Explore risk management
- Learn how to develop and maintain long-term business relationships
- Carry out business research
- Develop problem-solving and business communication skills
- Analyse the impact of multicultural influences on business operations
- Consider how principles of the Treaty of Waitangi can be applied to business practice in Aotearoa
Study part-time
Are you looking to study part-time while you work or balance other commitments?
This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.
Flexible study options
This programme has flexible study options with both day and night papers offered.
Day papers
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Day papers will be taught at the Petone campus
Afternoon Papers
- Afternoon papers will be taught at the Whitireia (Porirua) campus
Night papers
- Night papers will be taught in Wellington (Te Kāhui Auaha) campus
Specialisations
Career options
- Team leader
- Project and event administrator
- Office manager
- Accounts receivable/payable officer
- Business developer
- Finance administrator
Entry requirements
Under 20 years
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
International students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
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Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
