This dynamic programme is suited to business men and women, and students wishing to pursue a business career. It is also perfect for non-English qualified business people who need to quickly adapt to an English speaking environment.

Programme Benefits 

• Guaranteed pathway to diploma level business study at NZMA upon successful completion
• Ideal preparation for employment within a wide range of business related industries
• FREE access to Fern's specialised employment service, Redfish, when you hold an appropriate visa
• Students already working in business can upgrade their skills
• Unique focus on business English
• Well-qualified teachers with extensive teaching experience
• FREE use of the computer suite, library and study resources in the Study Centre

Programme Structure

You will not only be exposed to various company types and cultures, but you will also gain skills in business communication, conflict management and business negotiation in English. In addition to encouraging innovative ideas for business, this course will enable you to develop an understanding of product knowledge and marketing using the English language.

Topics Studied

Week 1: Company Types and Profiles
Week 2: Telephone Skills
Week 3: Meetings and Writing Skills
Week 4: Culture Networking and Entertaining
Week 5: Managing Conflict
Week 6: Negotiating
Week 7: Innovative Ideas
Week 8: Market Knowledge Brands
Week 9: Product knowledge and Presentation Skills
Week 10: Advertising
Week 11: E-Commerce and Technology
Week 12: Business Careers- Employment Skills for Business

Programme Duration

• Classes start every Monday
• 12 week programme, though can be studied for shorter periods if combined with another Fern or NZMA programme
• 20 hrs per week + optional 4 hrs per week conversation class or self-study class
  
  

Note: The full 12 weeks must be successfully completed for acceptance into the New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) Diploma in Business and in order to receive the NZMA Achievement Certificate. Students who successfully study EFB for less than 12 weeks will receive a NZMA Completion Certificate for those modules.

Entry Requirements

Students must:

• Be 16 years of age or older, AND
• Hold minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, OR
• Achieve the required level on the Fern English Language grading exercise

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