Business Administration courses

About New Zealand Certificate In Business (administration And Technology) (level 4) in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Overview

Working in business requires a broad skillset. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to excel in any office administration role in UCOL’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology).

You’ll develop technical and administrative skills that can contribute to improving performance and productivity

Career & Study Outcomes

Successful graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) will be able to:

• Provide administrative support
• Perform financial calculations, process data, and produce information for business purposes
• Maintain administrative systems and processes and make recommendations for improvements, to meet business entity needs
• Maintain stakeholder relationships
• Contribute to team work
• Work independently
• Provide excellent customer service
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
• Self manage
• Organise others to contribute to an organisation’s performance
• Show initiative to achieve goals
• Comply with internal policies, legislation and other requirements   

Employment options include working in a wide range of general office administration roles under broad guidance, such as:

• Office manager
• Senior receptionist
• Customer service
• Personal assistant
• Secretary
• Call centre operator
• Service desk coordinator

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries, see Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Occupation Outlook for Receptionists, Personal/Executive Assistants, and Managers.

Academic qualification equivalents

•  Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
• PTE       :    Score of 36 with no band less than 36

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.

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