All strands will learn about business operational functions, business communication, the New Zealand business context and interpersonal relationships. In the accounting strand students will study financial transactions, financial statements, budgeting and taxation, and decision-making and analysis. This strand may equip graduates to work towards the academic requirements for CAANZ’s Accounting Technicians College. In the administration and technology strand students will study business technologies, office management, business information, and administration systems and processes. This strand may equip graduates to work towards the Association of Administrative Professionals New Zealand’s (AAPNZ) Certification. In the leadership and management strand studen will study business planning, project management, and leadership.

Applicants are required to have: 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English or Māori, 10 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, and 10 Numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4); or A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3 or above; or Equivalent. Special admission Domestic candidates aged over 20 years who do not meet the entry requirements but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for special admission at the discretion of the Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry Domestic candidates aged under 20 years who do not meet the entry requirements but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work/life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the Centre Director or designated nominee. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic band score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.