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New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)
NZ2456
Course details
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Jul 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026
- One year
- Part-time
- Fees-free* for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $3,890)
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy or Fees-free
- Level 4
- Various locations around New Zealand (please enquire)
Summary
This programme will help develop the knowledge and skills required to work in first line management and leadership roles. Students will gain skills in effective team management in a multi-cultural environment.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work as a first line manager with responsibility for the performance of others, in a business entity.Graduates of this qualification may also progress onto further study such as New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management) (Level 5); or other relevant industry qualifications.
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Entry criteria
Applicants can gain entry to this programme by meeting one of the following criteria:
General admission
- 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 New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3); or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3); or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3);
Or
- a recognised equivalent.
Special admission
Applicants who are at least 20 years of age or older who do not meet the general admission requirements above are eligible for special admission. We work to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Applicants who are not yet 20 years of age and do not meet the general admission requirements stated above may be eligible for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme.
English language requirements
International applicants are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5 from one test taken in the last two years, or equivalent.
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