National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)
Apply here now!Financial Administration, Frontline Administration, Medical Administration
| Study Method | Full time |
|---|---|
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| Duration | One semester |
| Applications | Accepted until the specialisation is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 4 |
| Credits | 60 |
About the Programme
This programme allows students to select specialisations in:
- Financial administration
- Frontline administration
- Medical administration
Students are trained in the award-winning Business Training Centre. Employment of graduates is high. Graduates can staircase to the Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5). Optional work experience opportunities for full-time students are available to those who meet the specified criteria. In special circumstances, part-time students will be considered. Completion of the programme will also give 40 credits towards the 120 credit Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5).
Offered by
Faculty of Business - Business Administration
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have the National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3) or equivalent or
- Have completed a Career Express administration programme from secondary school or
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English ie a minimum of 12 credits at Level 1 or above from the NCEA English subfield or equivalent, or a minimum of 3 credits at Level 2 or above from the NQF writing domain, or a minimum mark of 16 out of 20 in the School’s communication assessment, or evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent, or a pass in an approved communication paper with a written English component at Level 2 or above and
- Have word processing (minimum unit 111 or equivalent) and for the Financial Administration option spreadsheet skills (minimum unit 2784 or equivalent skills) plus
- Students studying the part time “earn and learn” option must meet the following additional entry criteria:Be working full or part time in an office environment or
- Have demonstrated ability in the workplace and
- Have access to a computer with an internet connection and
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate motivation and commitment to study. These attributes will be assessed through an interview process
Cost
Full-time $2480 (approx) depending on the courses taken
International Student Fees
$7900 (approx) per semester
Programme Summary
All of the following compulsory courses:
- Communication
- Business Training Centre
- Computing
Plus one of the following specialisations:
- Financial administration specialisation
- Customer service
- Computerised payroll and statutory returns
- Accounting
- MYOB computerised accounting
- Medical administration specialisation
- Customer service
- Medical administration
- Computerised records
- Medical text processing
- Clinical administration support services
- Frontline administration specialisation
- Customer service
- Advanced word processing
- Advanced text processing
- Administrative services
Further Training or Study
Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5)
Career Opportunities
Depending on previous experience and elective units studied, graduates will be prepared for a variety of roles such as Accounts Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Financial Clerk, Administrator, Sole Charge, Receptionist, Customer Services, Word Processor, Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Medical Secretary, Ward Clerk, Clinic Clerk, Booking Clerk, Medical Typist and Clinical Records Clerk.



