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Business graduates can work in almost any industry. They can work for some of the biggest companies in the world, and specialise in the area that interests them most, whether its innovation and entrepreneurship, accounting, human resources, finance, event management, sales and marketing, supply chain, or management. 

​​Wintec combines the latest technology, industry-respected tutors, and internationally recognised qualifications to set students on their path. We continuously review industry trends and employer needs to keep the course content relevant and up-to-date. 

Our approach produces graduates with both the technical and entrepreneurial skills relevant to today's workplace.

"The flexibility of being able to study part-time as well as work makes this all possible. I work full-time while studying towards my degree in Accounting (CAANZ). The smaller classroom structure works for me – it was an easy transition from school. Sometimes balancing the two can be overwhelming, but I keep my eye on the future and I am determined to fulfil my goals."

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Careers

Studying business can help you prepare for a broad range of careers. Here are just a few:

Accounting

Future roles may include positions such as finance administrator, inventory controller, chief financial officer (CFO), or an accounts receivable/payable officer.

The Bachelor of Accounting gives students the potential pathway to becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Graduates of Business 5 with the Accounting strand may have the opportunity to progress to CAANZ's Accounting Technicians College.

Administration

Administration roles are essential in helping a business run efficiently and involve many different responsibilities and tasks.

Graduates of the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in a wide range of supervised general office administration roles within a variety of sectors, including receptionist, data entry operator, front line customer service roles, call or contact centre operators, secretary, or office support workers.

The New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) programme allows students to gain skills and knowledge to work in higher-management roles such as senior receptionist, lead administrator, web administrator, service desk coordinator, personal assistant, records or data processor.

Event management

There is a growing demand for qualified event management practitioners both here and overseas. Opportunities exist in event planning and management, conference management, sponsorship and fundraising, and roles in the hospitality and entertainment industries.

Human resource management

Human resources (otherwise known as people and culture) is a field that offers a wide range of roles within diverse organisations. Positions may include human resources manager, training manager, recruitment manager, and HR Consultant. 

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Career opportunities will open for those who wish to own and operate their own business, or for those who intend to work in organisations with a focus on innovation. Opportunities exist where game-changing products and services are required to deliver business growth and keep organisations relevant.

Operations and production management

Studying operations and production management gives students the skills to get the best results out of people and processes. Gain strong organisation skills and discover an appreciation for procedure, and process efficiencies that will see graduates in a range of managerial roles.

Retail management

Graduates with a retail management focus will be equipped to work as sales assistants, department manager, store manager, merchandise buyer and specialist management positions.

Sales and marketing

Marketing and selling products and services in today’s competitive business environment requires a sophisticated and unique skill set. Graduates with a sales and marketing focus will be equipped to work in a variety of career fields such as sales, advertising, marketing promotions and public relations.

Strategic management / leadership

Strategic Management and Leadership are ideal for students who wish to develop a portable set of management skills applicable to a wide range of industries. Graduates will be equipped to work as a manager, team leader, supervisor and have the knowledge to provide effective leadership for a team. 

Supply chain management

Graduates of supply chain management will be qualified to work in a range of roles such as demand management, manufacturing planning and control, inventory management, procurement and distribution, as well as health and safety rules and regulations. 

Graduate diploma, postgraduate, and master's

We offer a range of higher-level study options for those looking to advance specific skills. Find more information about these programmes here. 

Business courses

Foundation/Pathway programmes

Don't have NCEA? 
By completing one (or more) of these courses you may be eligible for higher level study.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

One semester (two 8-week block courses)
Level 3
$3,890*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
Students will learn to create business documents such as reports and spreadsheets and gain an understanding of business software. At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through work experience in a local business.

Starting your career

Looking to start or change your career? These programmes will help you get there.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

One semester (two 8-week block courses)
Level 3
$3,890*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
Students will learn to create business documents such as reports and spreadsheets and gain an understanding of business software. At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through work experience in a local business.

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

One year
Level 5
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is designed to provide students with a broad base of business knowledge, and gain role-specific skills in either accounting, administration and technology, or leadership and management.

Bachelor of Accounting

Three years
Level 7
$7,780* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
Build on your interest in numbers and gain the theory and practice of accountancy in an ethical, socially responsible and sustainable way to provide accounting and business advice to companies, organisations and individuals that aligns with Ngā Kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Bachelor of Applied Management

Three years
Level 7
$7,780* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This degree is designed for those with a drive to succeed in business, with a practical focus, and a flexible structure. Students can choose from a range of majors and elective modules, and will gain a broad range of business skills, as well as specialist skills and work experience in their chosen major.

Changing your career

Already have a degree or relevant experience? Our graduate diploma programmes could help you change your career, or extend your skills into a new area.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into accounting. Students will learn the theory and practice of accountancy, critical thinking, decision-making, and business analysis. The course also includes financial reports and business tax regulations.

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into human resource management. Students will develop specialist skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, employee up-skilling and development, and conflict resolution. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Māori Enterprise

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Use Mātauranga Māori to help design principled-based solutions throughout the business world and wider community. Developed with tangata whenua in mind, this programme is designed for anyone who is interested in Māori enterprise.

Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into operations management. Students will develop specialist skills in analysis and logistics to plan and implement production efficiencies. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into management and business strategy positions. Students will develop specialist skills in business strategy, analytics, and strategic thinking.

Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into supply chain and logistical management positions. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Advancing your career

Looking to advance your career?
These programmes will help give you the skills you need.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3)

One Year
Level 3
Fees-free for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $2,918)*
Various locations around New Zealand (please enquire)
Feb 2025
This programme is for people who have the potential to be appointed to team leadership roles or who have recently become team leaders.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

One year
Level 4
Fees-free* for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $3,890)
Various locations around New Zealand (please enquire)
Feb 2025
This programme will help develop the knowledge and skills required to work in first line management and leadership roles. Students will gain skills in effective team management in a multi-cultural environment.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into accounting. Students will learn the theory and practice of accountancy, critical thinking, decision-making, and business analysis. The course also includes financial reports and business tax regulations.

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into human resource management. Students will develop specialist skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, employee up-skilling and development, and conflict resolution. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Māori Enterprise

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Use Mātauranga Māori to help design principled-based solutions throughout the business world and wider community. Developed with tangata whenua in mind, this programme is designed for anyone who is interested in Māori enterprise.

Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into operations management. Students will develop specialist skills in analysis and logistics to plan and implement production efficiencies. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into management and business strategy positions. Students will develop specialist skills in business strategy, analytics, and strategic thinking.

Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics

One year
Level 7
$7,780*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into supply chain and logistical management positions. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Applied Management

Varies
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
These applied management qualifications combine a certificate and diploma into a flexible, multi-layered programme designed to extend, deepen and consolidate your future at the forefront of business and management.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Informatics

One year
Level 8
$8,508*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is about the use of information systems as solutions in business environments. Students will learn how the analysis and implementation of information systems can be used to deliver information to the right people in the most effective time and ways.

Master of Applied Management

Varies
Level 9
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This advanced programme will enable you to confidently engage with research and its application across a range of disciplines within applied management.

Professional programmes/short courses

Accounting Skills for Non-Accountants

Wintec Rotokauri Campus
You don’t need to be an accountant to manage your finances! This workshop teaches you the basics for small business owners.

Basic Internet Marketing

Hamilton City Campus
Marketing without an internet component isn’t going to get you far these days. But for many of us, internet marketing is still a bit of a mystery. All those acronyms! All those moving parts! How are you supposed to get your head around it all?

Building Self Esteem & Assertiveness Skills

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
No matter how skilled we are at our job, at some point all of us bump up against our own inner voice that says we’re not good enough, not deserving, or just not destined for true success. If you’ve reached that point, welcome to the club! Here’s the good news: you can learn simple techniques to help you break through the barrier you’ve hit, and build a healthy, confident future that sees you achieve your goals.

Business Writing that Works

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
The ability to communicate using the written word plays a huge role in business success. Yet most of us have received little or no formal training in this necessary skill. Here’s your opportunity to master the essentials.

Change Management: How to deal with it

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
The times they are a-changin’! We all have to deal with change in some way at some point in our lives. Learn how to not only cope with change, but to use it to you and your staff’s advantage.

Coaching - A leadership skill

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
Coaching can look easy - until you’re called on to deliver it yourself! If your role calls for training or mentoring others, here’s a course that’ll give you powerful skills for creating strong performers all around you.

Communication Strategies

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
In a business which relies on communication to get things done, one of the biggest mysteries today is how to ensure that we give and receive communication effectively, across all mediums – avoiding costly misunderstandings and miscommunication whilst ensuring our customers feel understood and valued.

Conflict Resolution

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
Conflict’s an inevitable part of people working together. People who can resolve workplace conflict, in a way that leaves everyone satisfied, are worth their weight in gold. While it can look like such people are just born with natural gifts, that’s not really true. With the right training, anyone can become skilled at resolving conflict, even under the toughest circumstances.

Customer Service Training: Critical Elements

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
The question is how do we maintain and grow business by fostering these valuable relationships. Understanding customer motivations and meeting their needs and expectations, has always been a great challenge in business

Design Thinking Taster

Hamilton City Campus
This fun, fast-paced and interactive workshop will change the way you think about problems and how to solve them. You will learn Design Thinking principles that are human centered and how they can be used to craft innovative, customer-focused solutions through doing. Lots of doing.

Developing your people

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
Powerful leaders are known for coaching and mentoring their employees, helping their teams to overcome challenges and thrive within the company. These leaders usually operate at the decision-making levels within the business, working to ensure their team members’ growing skills translate into real opportunities for promotion and career development.

Manage Projects

Hamilton City Campus
Take the next step in your business development and move up the ladder, both in budget, experience and responsibility.

Marketing for Small Business

Hamilton City Campus
Small business owners are often a one-man-band, trying to do everything, and all on a tight budget. Learn how to be your own marketing consultant, devise strategy and do it all without breaking the bank.

Presenting with Confidence

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
Persuade, inform, entertain with confidence – own your “voice” no matter what the size of your audience

Selling Smarter

Hamilton City Campus
Learn how to sell smarter when it comes to modern business! The world is changing and you need to change with it.

Strategies for Workplace Relationships

Wintec Hamilton City Campus
Workplace relationships can be exciting and they can be terrifying. For anyone interested in providing leadership at work, however, one thing is unavoidable – you must get good at building, maintaining and nurturing them.

Pathways

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Business

Business pathway diagram

Administration

Business administration pathway diagram

Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

Pathways

Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

About the Faculty

To remain competitive, businesses, organisations, and people need to adapt to the changing world. Today's employers are looking for more than just a qualification. They need graduates with specific attributes – values, behaviours, knowledge, and skills. This is where the Wintec Centre for Business and Enterprise is educating people with what is needed not just for today, but for tomorrow's world. 

The Centre for Business and Enterprise (CBE) has strong links with employers through their employer partnerships and advisory groups. Staff are highly qualified and are represented in many professional bodies, such as CAANZ, CPA, CFA, AAPNZ, and HRINZ. They can help you get involved with these organisations too. Depending on your programme of study, you may have opportunities to complete work experience through visits to workplaces, and through projects and internships for businesses and community groups. Events also enable you to meet with local employers and to network. 

We take pride in enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge that employers need to help them succeed so that you are valued in the workplace.

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