TRNS011-26SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2026 start

An Introduction to Business

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 5 January 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 11 January 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 25 January 2026

Description

This course explores the fundamental principles and concepts of accounting and economics through simulated business examples. Students learn to estimate the value and the current state of the business and consider factors that affect growth opportunities, costs, risks, and prices. Students will be required to interpret information, situations, problems, decisions, and do equations that they are likely to encounter in the commercial sector.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Manager

Restrictions

BRDG028, BRDG029

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 460
5 Jan - 8 Feb
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 11:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 460
5 Jan - 8 Feb

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Tutorial 30% Weeks 1 - 4
Test 30% Week 3
Final Assessment (Online) 40% Week 5

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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