New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)

You can take the next career step!

You probably work in an administration team at the present time and you may be looking for qualifications that will help you take that next step. The New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) level 4 will give you the skills and confidence to do just that. You will learn the finer points of delivering great administrative support to your organisation. Download qualification brochure.

Who is this for?

If you want to take that next step in your career or you want to formalise your existing skills then this qualification is for you. You are probably already working in an administrative role and looking for that next challenge.

Qualification details

Level: 4
Credit: 60
Qualification fee: $697.40 (domestic students). Includes GST.
Upcoming start dates: 12 Sep 2022, 10 Oct 2022, 14 Nov 2022, 12 Dec 2022
Duration: Part time: 40 weeks | Full time: 20 weeks
Indicative hours per week: Part time: 15 | Full time: 30

Courses

To complete the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) you are required to complete the following courses:

If an individual course is of interest – it is possible to complete a course and not a full qualification. To find out the best study pathway for you, speak with one of our Sales and Learner Service Coordinators today – call 0800 328 269 or complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Benefits to you

You will enhance your administrative skills

This qualification will provide you with that next level of administrative skill and expertise to provide excellent service to your internal and external clients. You will become confident at identifying and developing solutions to common problems within the administrative function of an entity, ensuring smooth systems and processes are in place.

You will gain an enhanced understanding of finance and stats

This qualification will provide you with the skills to understand the technologies available to help you deliver on statistical and financial data within the business. This is an important component of every organisation and it needs to be right.

Enhance your communication skills

Make sure that you communicate in a clear and concise way with all your customers, using the right terminology, tone and providing the required level of service. With a level 4 qualification in administration and technology you will learn the skills required to ensure you communicate confidently and effectively.

Present documents professionally

Professional document presentation is a skill to be mastered and you will do just that by completing this qualification. Learn how to use the tools of the trade to deliver high quality documents that meet expectations.

How will I learn?

You can fit your study around your work, family and lifestyle – there is no need to be a full-time student while studying with eCampus NZ. You can work and learn. All study is completely online – with supportive facilitators and advisors to help you along the way.

How long will it take?

This qualification is made up of four courses. Each course is delivered over 10 weeks. NZQA guidelines suggest up to 150 hours of total study time for a 15 credit course. So to complete one of the courses successfully in the 10 weeks you must be prepared to devote approximately 15 hours per week to your study. Depending on your previous academic online experience and course level this may vary to a certain degree. If you want to study as a full-time student you can enrol on more than one course at a time, which will increase the amount of study required per week. Please speak to one of our Sales and Learner Service Coordinators for more information on 0800 328 269 or refer to https://www.studylink.govt.nz/about-studylink/glossary/full-time-definition.html

Career and study pathways

Career opportunities could open up as a result of completing a Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) Level 4. These may include roles as team leader, supervisor, or manager of a small team. If you wish to undertake further study towards other business qualifications, view our business qualification pathways flowchart, to find your next step.

Entry requirements

Open Entry

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.0 (with no band score less than 5.0), from one test taken in the preceding two years.

Technical Requirements

Please be aware that some of the learning resources within the courses of this qualification have been specifically designed for a Windows environment. If you are a MAC user, please advise your course facilitator who can show you how to access alternate resources to ensure that you are not disadvantaged whilst studying.

Student loans and allowances

If you want to study as a full-time student you must enrol in more than one course in a qualification at a time. Please refer to Studylink definition of a full-time student – https://www.studylink.govt.nz/about-studylink/glossary/full-time-definition.html

Course Providers

eCampus NZ is offered by eight of New Zealand’s major tertiary providers including:

All qualifications will be awarded by one of these providers. Courses completed through eCampus NZ are industry recognised and accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Graduates may attend the graduation ceremony of the relevant tertiary partner and will receive a parchment from the institute at which they enrolled.

Digital badges

In addition to the parchment awarded by your institute, learners who successfully complete this programme will be awarded a digital badge.

Digital badges are electronic versions of paper certificates. They are becoming a popular way to showcase skills and achievements online. You can share your badge to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature. Find out more here.