New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) with a focus on Business
Looking for a great way to get ready for study in business, tourism or applied management? This programme is for international students studying at our Auckland International Campus. If you're a domestic student wanting to find a pathway to study business, tourism or applied management, please call 0800 762 786 or email info@op.ac.nz so we can chat about options with you.
International
April
July
October
About the programme
Want to gain the skills needed for higher level learning?
This programme will teach you what is needed for diploma- and degree-level study. You will develop your academic reading and writing skills and an understanding of the research process. You will also build your computer skills, learn how to better manage your time and gain confidence by exploring your own personal learning style.
Successful completion of this Certificate will give you guaranteed entry into the:
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Bachelor of Accounting
as long as you meet the stated English Language requirement for the specific programme.
Pathway options into the Bachelor of Information Technology and other Otago Polytechnic diploma and degrees are also available, again, as long as you meet the stated English Language requirements.
Please note: This programme used to be called the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4). The name was recently updated but the programme content is the same.
What You Study
Courses
| Course name | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Skills for Successful Tertiary Study
|
Prepare for successful tertiary study |
15 |
|
Building Communication Competence
|
Learn how to effectively use a variety |
15 |
|
Academic Communication
|
Develop your academic reading, writing |
15 |
|
Introduction to Research
|
Become equipped with the information |
15 |
|
Total |
60 |
Workload
Your workload
You will be required to undertake approximately 16 hours per week of directed study in the form of lectures and practical work sessions. It is expected that you will contribute equal hours of your own time in self-directed study to allow for successful completion of the Certificate.
Entry
Entry requirements
- Open entry.
- International students will be individually assessed to ensure you are ready for this study.
Click here for equivalent academic entry requirements by country. - If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Fees
Tuition fees
$12,500NZD
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
The international tuition fee does not include your Student Levy. This will be calculated when you enrol with us.
Click below to find out more about the Student Levy costs and services provided.
Study Grants for international students
We have a range of Study Grants to support our international students.
