Overview

Whether you’re new to the business world, want to build your business skills or you’re simply looking for a place to start, the FSB will assist you in realising your business potential. You’ll gain an understanding of fundamental business concepts and processes to help you plan and develop your business ideas.

Entry details

To be enrolled in the programme, you’ll need to:

• be at least 16 years old
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be committed to completing the programme
• attend an information seminar and an interview
• meet the eligibility, suitability for admission and external support criteria as outlined in the pre-enrolment guidelines.

What you’ll study

In this programme, you’ll learn about:

• personal skills and attributes required to run a business
• time management
• goal setting
• business planning
• identifying business opportunities
• personal and basic business budgeting skills
• effective advertising and promotion techniques.

How you’ll study

FSB offers a choice of two delivery options. A face-to-face option is available nationally and a mixed mode option is available in Auckland only. You’ll need to do one of the following:

• attend one class per week plus a workshop every three weeks and complete a set amount of study hours in your own time (face-to-face), or
• commit to studying mostly in your own time with the support of your kaiako (tutor) at workshops and visits (mixed mode).

Further study

This programme leads to:

• Certificate in Money Management (Level 3)
• Certificate in Small Business Management (Level 4)
• Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth & Development (Level 5)
• Diploma in Small Business Enterprise (Level 5)
• Diploma in Maori Governance & Leadership (Level 6).

Career opportunities

Skills gained in FSB will prepare you for:

• advancement in your current job
• self-employment.