Business Management Pathway
Business & Management
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain the core skills of business management, including planning, finance, operations, marketing, and leadership, in this flexible, 100% online, industry-accredited certificate pathway from The Career Academy.
NZ$3,305
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop a comprehensive business plan
Gain the ability to prepare and present a structured business plan to underpin a new business or improve an existing one.
Apply core accounting and bookkeeping principles
Demonstrate knowledge of key financial statements, income tax, GST, and payroll in the New Zealand context.
About This Course
The Business Management Pathway enables you to study flexibly online and build sought-after business and management skills. The programme covers essential topics such as accounting, payroll, business legislation, marketing, digital marketing, project management, and leadership. With a focus on practical application, you’ll create business plans, develop financial systems, gain Xero and MYOB skills, and learn the fundamentals of New Zealand business regulations. The course provides unlimited tutor and career support, industry accreditation, and connects you with career coaching and practical job-search resources. Graduates gain a Certificate of Achievement and are well-prepared for roles in business administration, operations, support, and leadership.
Course Content
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- Financial Statements
- Understanding GST
- Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Understanding Key New Zealand Business Legislation
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Accounting with Xero
- Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
- Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Certificate in Xero
- Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI (optional – Unlocks after Completing Core Modules)
Build towards these roles
Business Administration ManagerOperations CoordinatorProject Support OfficerMarketing AssistantFinance OfficerBusiness Development CoordinatorTeam LeaderStrategic Planning AssistantCustomer Success CoordinatorManagement TraineeOffice Manager
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
