Certificate in Foundation Studies (Business) (Level 4)

Leading to further study or training at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 5 or above related to graduates’ chosen field of study OR possible employment.

After completing the certificate, students can have direct entry into Massey Business School bachelor programmes at Massey University.

Courses:

  1. Compulsory Courses:
    • Professional and Academic Skills for Business (15 Credits)
    • Study and Career Preparation (15 Credits)
    • Future Study and Career Planning (15 Credits)
  2. One of Selective Courses:
    • Introduction to Accounting (15 Credits)
    • Introduction to Applied Business (15 Credits)
    • Introduction to Business Communication (15 Credits)
    • Introduction to Leadership and Management (15 Credits)
    • Introduction to Marketing (15 Credits)

Entry Requirements

  • Age are a minimum of 16 years of age when the programme starts
  • Previous Study:
    • Have a minimum of 4 years’ secondary education with a minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, or
    • Have completed secondary school qualification from country of origin, or
    • Have successfully completed NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).
  • Language for international students must have a IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or an accepted international equivalence.

Intake Dates: 16 weeks excluding holidays

2025/01/06-2025/04/27;  2025/02/03-2025/05/25

2025/03/03-2025/06/22;  2025/03/31-2025/07/20

2025/04/28-2025/08/17;  2025/05/26-2025/09/14

2025/06/23-2025/10/12;  2025/07/21-2025/11/09

2025/08/18-2025/12/07;  2025/09/15-2026/02/01

2025/10/13-2026/03/01;  2025/11/10-2026/03/29