Course details

Summary

This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate qualification who would like to increase their knowledge of a particular area of management and wish to take a slightly shorter programme than a master’s degree.

Entrepreneurship will teach you how to generate new ideas, to recognise and enact opportunities, incubate and implement successful business strategies to create a new business venture from the ground up. Small and medium-sized enterprises have a major impact on economic growth, as they generate wealth and jobs. A qualification in entrepreneurship will give you that practical skills to develop an entrepreneurial business, and make it financially successful and personally rewarding. You'll also learn about concept planning and development, introducing a product to the market, and keeping your customers satisfied.

Career opportunities

• Business entrepreneur
• Business plan consultant
• Entrepreneurial innovator
• Seed incubator

Entry criteria

A recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ grade average. You must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.