Programme overview

This programme is a great way to get your foot in the front door of a career in business administration. It’ll introduce you to the world of work in New Zealand and help you understand basic office work processes.

 

You’ll develop a broad range of administration knowledge and technological skills, enabling you to be an effective administration team member in any size business or community organisation.

 

Suitable for those new to employment, who need to upskill or people returning to the workforce, this qualification can help you gain a competitive edge and enhance your career opportunities in general office administration roles.

 

Here are the skills you’ll gain over six months:

• Select and apply business applications and technological devices to provide administrative services to meet business needs.
• Perform financial calculations and process data using software applications to produce information for business purposes.
• Maintain administrative systems and processes and make recommendations for improvements.

 

You’ll also develop the following people skills:

• Learn how to work independently and how to collaborate with your peers in order to contribute to team productivity and business performance.
• Select and apply customer service techniques to consistently meet
• stakeholder expectations.
• Communication skills to develop relationships with team members.
• Work professionally and ethically in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.
• Comply with internal policies, legislation, and other external requirements.

 

Highlights

• Current work practices. Focus on learning and developing best practice skills so you graduate work ready.
• Flexible learning. Classroom-based sessions supplemented by full online resources and additional individual support when needed.
• Progress into further undergraduate study. Graduates of this programme will be eligible to move into the New Zealand Diploma in Business – Leadership and Management.
• Small classes. Facilitated by experienced lecturers who will be there to guide you every step along your learning journey.
• Student support services. As a student, you’ll be able to take advantage of our on-campus Student Support Services.
• Supportive learning environment. Become part of a close-knit group of students and staff who care about your success.