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This programme consist of 60 credits. The courses includes:
Business Environment and Law (15 Credits)
Develop an understanding of the legal and social responsibilities that relate to the formation and operation of a small business. The course covers:
- Asset registers
- Business plan writing
- Code of conduct
- Corporate social responsibility
- Development planning
- Environmental scanning
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Business insurance
- New Zealand small business legislation
- Objective setting
- Risk management
- Skills inventories for resourcing
- Strategies and operational tactics
Finance and Technology (15 Credits)
Learn about finance and technology related to the operation of a small business. The course covers:
- Budgeting
- Cash flow management
- Finance
- Taxation requirements for small business
- Small business technology
- Office productivity tools
Human Resources and Professional Development (15 Credits)
Develop strategies for managing human resources and professional development for a small business. The course covers:
- Employment law
- Performance management
- Professional development
- Job descriptions
- Grievance and discipline procedures
- Staff management
- Business ethics
- Recruitment
- Relevant legislation
Marketing and Communication (15 Credits)
Develop strategies for marketing and building effective customer and stakeholder relationships for a small business. The course covers:
- Conducting marketing research
- Marketing segmentation
- Marketing plans
- Branding
- Customer focus research
- Stakeholder and customer communication
- Cultural competence
- Social media for business
- Online marketing