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Business Computing

71155

  • Level 5
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $890 NZ Domestic
    $2,104 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
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    		2027 Not available
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This online course is for people requiring an understanding of business applications and information systems, and an overview of their contribution to businesses and other organisations.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to

  • Explain and evaluate parts of an information system to meet business requirements
  • Discuss and evaluate communication technologies to meet business requirements.
  • Discuss issues associated with computer use and recommend actions to minimise their impact.
  • Apply software functions to produce information for business purposes.

Set texts

There is no textbook to purchase for this course, however e-books from the Library are used for the practical elements.

Assessment

This course is internally assessed with no examinations. 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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