New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

Entry requirements

To gain admission to the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• 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;  (for example NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3), NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) or NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3) 

  OR 

  A recognised equivalent 

20 years old or over

If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.

Language Literacy 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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Maximum Programme Completion Time 

To be awarded the qualification you must complete it in no more than four  years of your first enrolment, unless there are exceptional circumstances. 

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.

You can also study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas.

Learn more about studying as an international student

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

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