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  • Level 6
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $680 NZ Domestic
    $1,590 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Prerequisites
    Contact us to check your prerequisites
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
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    Dec
    		2027 Not available
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This online course will enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply business finance techniques.

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of the finance and treasury functions and the financial environment in which organisations operate.
  • Apply capital budgeting techniques to evaluate investment decisions in an organisational context.
  • Evaluate sources of finance and associated risk in organisational contexts.
  • Evaluate measures of return and distribution options in organisational contexts. 

Assessment

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% examination, which you need to attend in person.

Exam dates

2026 offerings
  • Courses starting Jul - 22 Oct 2026
  • Courses starting Nov - 18 Feb 2027
2027 offerings
  • Courses starting Mar - 14 Jun 2027
  • Courses starting Jul - 21 Oct 2027
More about examinations

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to apply

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.