New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3)

NZ2454

Closed to new enrolments
This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme you need to have NCEA Level 1 or equivalent.

20 years old or over

If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements, you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.

English language requirements

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language entry requirements

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas.
This programme is not available to international students overseas or living in New Zealand.

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.