Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
4 years and 17 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Invercargill Campus
Summary
Gain the expertise and insights required to launch, manage, expand, and maintain a thriving small business with the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) Level 4.
Turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality by mastering essential business skills and knowledge tailored for small business success.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Develop a business plan for a small business, which is suitable for external stakeholders, and which addresses management of finances, HR, marketing, technology; relationships with stakeholders, sources of information and support.
- Operate and manage a small business to improve business performance and meet stakeholder requirements.
- Behave professionally and ethically and in a socially and culturally responsible manner and apply personal and interpersonal skills to manage a small business.
Entry criteria
General admission
To be admitted to this programme applicants must hold one of the following:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or a recognised equivalent; or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above.
Special admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
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