COURSES - Small Business
Certificate in Small Business Management (CSBM) Book course
Programme Overview
The Certificate in Small Business Management (CSBM) course is a practical business programme designed to provide potential and existing business owners with the tools for business success.
Whether they are already in business, have a business idea or simply want to lift their business game to the next level, the CSBM is the opportunity that students have been looking for! Best of all students will complete a detailed business plan for their business or business idea.
This course is offered by Te Wananga o Aotearoa (TWOA).
Programme Content
The CSBM consists of the following six core modules:
Introduction to Small Business Management
This module delivers a basic understanding of small business management. The module focuses on the business planning process with students completing the first stages of their business plan. This includes the Strategic Profile, the Internal Analysis, the External Analysis (including a competition analysis) and the Development and Evaluation of Alternative Strategies. Students also gain an understanding of the New Zealand business environment and receive advice on current resources available to them.
Introduction to Business Law
This module provides a background to basic legal terms and concepts, law making, compliance obligations under relevant Acts of Parliament, legal contracts and intellectual property. Students will decide what structure to operate their business under, and then develop a legal plan for their business.
Introduction to Marketing
Students gain a basic understanding of marketing principles and concepts, which can be applied to real life situations. Throughout the module, students conduct market research specific to their business. Results of the research are then analysed and incorporated into a detailed marketing plan designed to achieve the goals of the business.
Introduction to People Management
This module deals with key topics surrounding employment and staff development. This includes job analysis, recruitment, selection and payroll, as well as induction, training and performance appraisal. A central focus of the module is the legislative requirements of staffing. On completion of this module, students will complete a Human Resources and Operations Plan for their own business.
Introduction to Small Business Accounting
This module provides a background to business mathematics and accounting concepts. Throughout the Module students learn the basics of the accounting process, including cashbooks, bank reconciliations, GST returns, ledgers and journals, fixed assets, and financial reports.
Introduction to Financial Management
This module provides a background to taxation, budgeting, sources of finance and financial policies and procedures. The central focus of the Module is the completion of a detailed financial plan consistent with components of the business plan previously prepared. The financial plan includes Statement of Financial Performance forecasts, Cashflow forecasts, Finance Arrangements, estimated Statement of Financial Position, and Break-even and Ratio Analyses.
Entry Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be 16 years or older at the start of the programme;
- Be New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents;
- Attend an information session;
- Be committed to the hours required by the programme.
This programme is not available for international students.
Tuition and Resource Costs
There are NO tuition fees for CSBM. You will receive your own comprehensive set of business resources including detailed lesson plans, modules, workbooks, a text book and dictionary as well as a DVD. This programme is available at no cost to you.
This course is offered by Te Wananga o Aotearoa (TWOA).
CSBM Delivery
Length: 36 weeks
Format: Part-time and class-based. Each Module will be delivered by a Tutor, one session per week for 3 hours and two one day workshops per module.
Location: Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandra*
Start dates:
Semester A: Queenstown Tuesday 6 March 2012 6.00pm. Cromwell Monday 5 March 2012 6.00pm.
Semester B: Queenstown Monday 20 August 2012 6.00pm. Cromwell Thursday 23 August 2012 6.00pm. Alexandra Thursday 23 August 2012 6.00pm.
*Intakes are subject to sufficient class numbers.
Potential Pathways:
CSBM provides you with a comprehensive business plan and a strong foundation to launch your business. Graduates will be able to enroll in a TWOA level 5 programme such as the Certificate in Applied Business Growth and Development (CABG) course.