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Business Administration and Computing
What does the business community want? They want people who have a broad range of skills including: the ability to meet production requirements, operate computers, use technology to their best advantage, provide customer service and, most importantly, show initiative and contribute to the overall goals of the organisation.
For work in any kind of job, Tai Poutini Polytechnic's Business programmes will give you real options.
The National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing is offered at Levels 2 and 3 at our Hokitika, Westport, Reefton and Greymouth Campus; you can study for a full year, part year or part-time.
The National Certificate in Business Administration Level 4 is a one-year programme with a balance of theory and practical, focusing on office administration and information technology, and is available in Greymouth only. |
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If you have the skills listed below and have gained some or all of the credits on the Units list you will be better prepared to succeed in this programme.
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Skills that will assist you to succeed on this programme:
- Ability for self-study
- Be familiar with calculators
- Communication skills
- Computing skills
- Numeracy skills
- Written English skills
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Entry Requirements:
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) 5.0.
Selection criteria apply. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Special entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
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Business Administration and Computing Positions
- Accounts person
- Clerical assistant
- Office administrator
- Personal assistant
- Receptionist
- Wages clerk
- Word processor operator
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Business Administration and Computing Units
These units, while not essential, would be an advantage.
| Unit No. |
Unit Name |
Level |
Credit |
| 111 |
Operate a word processor |
2 |
5 |
| 2780 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system |
2 |
9 |
| 2781 |
Manage and protect data in a personal computer system |
2 |
3 |
| 2784 |
Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem |
2 |
3 |
| 2786 |
Create and use a simple computer flat file database to solve a problem |
2 |
3 |
| 2788 |
Produce a simple desktop published document to meet a set brief |
2 |
3 |
| 2790 |
Use and maintain personal computer peripherals |
2 |
3 |
| 2791 |
Integrate spreadsheet and database data into a word processed document to solve a problem |
2 |
3 |
| 2798 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the application and impact of computer technology in an organisation |
2 |
2 |
| 5938 |
Access computer resources via a local area network (LAN) |
2 |
2 |
| 5939 |
Produce computer graphics using base functions |
2 |
3 |
| 5941 |
Exchange messages using electronic mail |
2 |
2 |
| 5942 |
Exchange information with an online computer service |
2 |
3 |
| 5946 |
Use computer technology to present a topic |
2 |
3 |
| 5949 |
Describe the management and use of computers in an organisation |
2 |
2 |
| 5958 |
Produce a simple design illustration using a computer application |
2 |
3 |
| 6743 |
Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations |
2 |
2 |
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