Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Businness
Domestic tuition $3,734 per year
International tuition $9,200
NZQF Level 3

About the course

This course focuses on the development, operation and management of small businesses. The NZ Certificate in Business Level 3 is designed for people with little to no business experience and it provides them with the knowledge and skills to prepare them to establish and manage their own business or further study. Within the course modules, students will learn to work in a team, conduct financial planning and use a range of Microsoft Office products. Soft skills such as professional, ethical and cultural behavior, problem-solving, decision-making skills and self-management techniques with also be taught.

The courses consists of the following modules :

  • Small business planning
  • Small business professionalism
  • legal and ethical requirements
  • Business opportunities, communications and problem solving


Entry requirements

Domestic Student :

16 years of age or older at course start date

Demonstrate appropriate literacy and numeracy levels.

Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.


International student :


18 years of age or older at course start date 

IELTS (General or Academic) 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent) 

3  years secondary school education or equivalent work experience

About the provider

Crown is Auckland's leading Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality and English Language training college and one of the largest and most reputable schools in New Zealand. Each year, graduates from our courses with outstanding results and turn their international career dreams into a reality. Crown has a long reputation for providing a friendly atmosphere with kind, caring and experienced staff. We take a personal interest in your happiness when you choose to study with us.