Business Careers
Think business is just about suits and spreadsheets? Think again. Every industry in the world needs smart, innovative people with top-notch skills in administration, finance, strategic planning, negotiation and communication. The world is your oyster.
Is a career in business for me?
You're on the right track if your interests include: Economics, Accounting, English, Languages, Te reo Maori, Business, Administration or Legal Studies, Geography, Media Studies, Maths or Information Management, And your skills include communication, negotiation, innovation and an eye for a great opportunity.
Our Qualifications
Otago Polytechnic offers programmes ranging from certificate to degree-level in areas including business administration, applied management and travel and tourism. We also have a range of courses available through our Community Learning Centres; perfect if you want to access your education a little closer to home!
Where to next?
Could you be a future Executive Officer, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager, HR Coordinator, Marketing and Sales Representative, Executive Officer, Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Tour guide, Tourism operator, Event Coordinator, Conference Manager....?
Visit our School of Applied Business
Been working in the commercial world for a while, but wish you had the qualifications to back up your skills and knowledge? At Capable NZ, we specialise in assessing your prior learning so that you can earn a qualification in less time than traditional study.
Visit Capable NZ, the Centre for the Assessment of Prior Learning
Do you prefer to learn in your own time, at your own pace, at a location closer to home? Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centres, located throughout the region offer nationally-recognised qualifications in areas like business administration and computing as well as a number of short courses in general interest subjects.
Find out more about our Community Learning Centres
Keen on a career in the commercial world, but unsure if you're ready to enter a programme in business, travel or tourism? We can help you develop the academic and English language skills you'll need to study sucessfully.
Visit our School of Foundation Learning
Need more help making your decision? Our careers advisory service can help you plan the programme of study and support you'll need to get going.
Contact our Careers Service
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