Pakihi
Business
Equip yourself with the skills needed to help businesses thrive
Choose from our featured (most popular) business programmes with excellent employment outcomes
Bachelor of Accounting
Gain the skills to become a recognised accounting professional.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales)
Equip yourself with sales and marketing skills to drive the success of any business or organisation.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Specialise in human resource management by combining your people skills with business knowledge
Business Qualifications & Info Sessions
Master of Applied Management (180 credit)
Gain advanced skills and knowledge for success in business and management.
Master of Applied Management (240 credit)
Gain advanced skills and knowledge for success in business and management.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
Further your business career with an advanced certificate in business and management.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
Enhance your business acumen with advanced study in business and management.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting)
Study the latest accounting practices and principles and prepare to launch your career in business.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Specialise in human resource management by combining your people skills with business knowledge
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales)
Equip yourself with sales and marketing skills to drive the success of any business or organisation.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Project Management)
Equip yourself with the skills to manage projects on time and within budget.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Administration and Technology)
Gain the skills needed to support the efficient operation of businesses and organisations.
New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
Gain valuable skills to apply to the primary industry business you work in.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management)
Empower your workforce with essential leadership skills.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)
Take a leading role in office administration.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Gain skills to become a competent business administrator.
Quality Assurance
Become a driver of continuous improvement.
Business Information Session
Learn about our business courses and option
Excel Commonly Used Formulas
Take your knowledge of Excel formulas to the next level.
Excel Basics
Become confident using Excel spreadsheets for everyday tasks.
Excel Creating Charts
Make your data easy to understand by harnessing the power of chart tools.
Excel Commonly used Features
Learn how to identify and manage data in your spreadsheets.
Outlook Calendar Tips and Tricks
Take your Outlook Calendar skills to the next level
Outlook Mail Tips
Master this invaluable communication tool
Introduction to MS Teams
Microsoft Teams - Advanced Tips
Discover the power and possibilities of Team
About Studying Business
The business world is dynamic, ever-changing and brimming with opportunities - both within New Zealand and internationally. As a career choice, business offers enormous scope. Every sector needs people with business skills and acumen, and those skills are highly transferable across industries. There are all sorts of disciplines to specialise in, directions to take, and opportunities to develop and grow your career.
When you study business at Ara you will:
- Learn from highly qualified teaching team with practical experience and a passion for supporting your success
- Study theory and practice and have plenty of chances to apply your new learning to real work contexts
- Benefit from the knowledge and experience of highly regarded local companies
- Gain practical skills enabling you to be confident and make a positive impact from day one on the job
- Undertake research that will boost your learning experience, and develop practical solutions of real value to business, industry and communities
Our business facilities are located at our City campus in Christchurch, and at our Ashburton and Timaru campuses.
With campus-wide Wi-Fi, computer suites housing the latest software, and online access to hundreds of international journals, industry magazines and newspapers, you can be sure of always having access to relevant, up to date information. You can also be confident that your learning is taking place in one of the most technologically advanced tertiary institutions in the country with contemporary lecture theatres, work-stations and tutorial rooms.
As a student you’ll also have access to:
- Prestigious business software systems
- Publishing services and our on-site printery
- 3D prototyping tools
- Fast internet connection
- Technology helpdesk
Along with valuable work experience and intern opportunities, our relationships with industry mean we can respond quickly to marketplace demands. This ensures you graduate with exactly the skills employers tell us they need. Ara graduates are popular with employers because they have a reputation for being highly skilled, industry-ready and keen to contribute their creative energy and ideas from day one.
Our Bachelor of Applied Management students complete an industry project or internship during their studies. These are designed to provide you with the opportunity to experience the complexities of 'real world' working environments. You’ll also be required to complete a research project based on your specialisation (major) with an internship provider.
Our Graduate Diploma students complete an industry project as part of their qualification. An internship or industry project can be valuable for future use and can even lead to job offers.
If you think you may require modifications in order to undertake the practical components of a particular course of study, we encourage you to discuss these with us so we can give them careful consideration.
As it may take time to consider and implement any modifications, please contact disability@ara.ac.nz as early as possible prior to the course starting. We’ll also need to check that there’s no risk of harm to you or anyone else before making a final decision.
Throughout this process we’ll communicate with you in a clear and timely manner.