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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology 1Bachelor of Commerce

New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 6

2010

School of Business and Computer Technology

Study online to gain a nationally recognised qualification giving you a practicalintroduction to the fundamentals of small business, marketing, management andother business skills. Now you can study at your own pace in your own time andhave the advantage of networking with others sharing the same goal.

This is a national qualification accredited by the NZ Qualifications Authority andsupported all major employer groups. It is also an approved NZICA pathway tobecoming an Accounting Technician.

Graduating students are work-ready for a variety of careers in areas includingaccountancy, management, finance, banking, government departments, insurance,hotel management, adult teaching or human resource management. Alternatively,students who have completed courses on the NZ Diploma in Business programmemay cross-credit up to 165 credits to the NMIT Bachelor of Commerce degree.

This qualification is an excellent opportunity to apply your own businessexperience and knowledge into studies and networking in the local community.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your study options with you if youwould like to talk to a member of staff and view our facilities you are welcome to

make an appointment.

There are two entry points into this programme

15 February to 25 June20 July 2010 to 27 November

Contact: [email protected] or call 03 5462483 for enrolment information

Flexible - Online
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology 2

Contents

Programme Summary 3

Who is it for? 3

How it works 3

How long will it take? 4

Fees and Costs 4

SANITI 4

Important Dates 4

Tertiary Accord of New Zealand 4

Entry Requirements & Selection Criteria 5

Academic Staff 5

Practicum / Industry-Based Learning / Hands-On Experience 5

Programme Highlights 6

Programme Structure and Course Content 6

Computer Requirements 7Courses offered 2010 7

Pre-requisites for Courses 9

Forms of Assessment 10

Recognition of Academic Credit 10

Cross Credit 10

FAQ 11

Other programmes that may be of interest 12

Accreditation 12

Student Finance 12

Student Support Services 13Library Learning Centre 13

Withdrawals and Refunds 15

Disclaimer 16

Appendix i: Course Descriptors 17


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Programme Summary

Qualification New Zealand Diploma in Business

Programme Level* 6

Programme Length Flexible, online approximately 18-24 months tocomplete the full programme. Individual courses canbe studied.

Programme Structure Six compulsory courses and six elective courses

Hours of Study /Workshop Times

Courses can be studied 24/7 so long as you have acomputer and access to the internet. New studentswill have a voluntary but highly recommendedorientation to introduce students to the NMIT Onlinewebsite to become confident with working online.Some courses offer a workshop which is notcompulsory but highly recommended.

Total Credits 240 credits

Campus An online programme supported by Nelson andMarlborough Campuses

Self-Directed Learning It is suggested you put aside 8-12 hours per week

One Credit Means 10 learning hours

*The National Qualifications Framework has 10 levels, with 1 being the least complex and 10 themost. Levels depend on the complexity of learning. Levels 1-3 are of approximately the samestandard as senior secondary education and basic trades training. Levels 4-6 approximate toadvanced trades, technical and business qualifications. Levels 7 and above approximate toadvanced qualifications of graduate and postgraduate standard. For more a more detailed

explanation, go to:http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/levels.

Who is it for?

The New Zealand Diploma of Business is for those wishing to study flexiblyonline to gain a nationally recognised qualification that gives a practicalintroduction to the fundamentals of small business, marketing, management andother business skills. It can be studied as whole qualification or as single paperswhich correspond to your particular skill needs. Please be aware there will be acompulsory on campus (Nelson and Blenheim) mid-semester and end of

semester final exam; times and dates to be confirmed by the School of Business.

How it works

There are no classes to attend; your course is available to you 24/7. The materialis available online so all you need is a computer and access to the Internet(broadband preferable) and is supported by an orientation. Study on your termswhere and when you like! Some courses offer workshops which are notcompulsory but highly recommended. There may be required attendance at finalexams. It is important to note the attendance requirements for your particularcourse in your course outline.
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To see if E-learning is for you click on the following link:http://ecampus.nmit.ac.nz/moodle/mod/book/view.php?id=26804

How long will it take?

The New Zealand Diploma in Business delivered by NMIT is a 12 coursequalification. As a full time student studying 3 papers a semester thequalification will take 2 years to complete. A part time student can study at hisor her own pace tailoring their own study plan.

Fees & Costs

The New Zealand Diploma of Business (Level 6) tuition fee per course is $499including GST. Additionally Student Association Fees of approximately $19.70applies for each course.

SANITI

In 2002, students at NMIT voted in a referendum for a compulsory StudentsAssociation, known as SANITI (Student Association of Nelson-MarlboroughInstitute of Technology Incorporated).

SANITI is run by students, for students, to be an effective voice for studentconcerns and needs across all NMIT campuses. For further information on feesand services provided by SANITI contact the SANITI office on03 546 2425.

Please note that dates may vary by a week depending on the organizationrunning the course you have enrolled in.

Important Dates 2010

Semester 1 Starts: 15 FebruaryOrientation: During the week of the 15 19 FebruaryMid Semester Break: 5 16 April

Final Exam Week: 14 25 JuneSemester 1 Ends: 25 June

Semester2 Starts: 19 JulyOrientation: During the week of the 19 JulyMid Semester Break: 27 September 8 OctoberFinal Exam Week: Week 15 26 NovemberSemester Ends: 26 November

Tertiary Accord of New Zealand (TANZ)
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NMIT is a member of the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand. Through thispartnership New Zealand Diploma in Business courses can be offered throughour partner institutes: Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), ChristchurchPolytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), Universal College of Learning (UCOL),Otago Polytechnic, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (BOPP) and NorthTec. Please visit

http://www.tanz.ac.nzfor more information.

Entry Requirements

To be accepted for the NZ Diploma in Business programme, an applicant musthave obtained at least the standard of the following:

Applicants under 20 years old:

Academic Requirements

a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level one or higher in Mathematics or

Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework

fifty credits at level two or above with at least 12 credits in each of three

subjects including a minimum of eight literacy credits at level two or higher in

English or te reo Mori; four credits must be in reading and four credits must

be in writing. The literacy credits will be selected from aschedule of approved

achievement standards and unit standards

or equivalent to both the above

Applicants 20 years of age or over

There are no minimum academic requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this

level.

English Language Requirements

Those applicants whose first language is not English should have:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overallAcademic score of at least 6.0 issued within the last two years, with

not less than 5.5 in any category.

or

A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least213 in the computer-based test, or at least 550 in the paper-based test,

issued in the last two years.

or

A qualification equivalent to the above.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does notmeet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the NZ Diploma in

Special Entry
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Business where they supply evidence to satisfy the Academic Committee of their

ability to succeed on the NZ Diploma in Business programme.

Academic Staff

Our staff has extensive business experience, combined with excellent academicbackgrounds and strong links with the professions. They are passionate aboutteaching and enjoy working with students of all ages and from different cultures.

Many staff members are actively engaged in research providing valuable outputsand, importantly, keeping them up-to-date and growing their experience in theirspeciality field.

Industry-Based Learning / Hands-On Experience

The NZ Diploma in Business is a combination of practical business and moretheoretical conceptual skills. Its emphasis on applied knowledge and skillprepares you for a wide variety of worthwhile careers in business. Theprogramme has a strong practical content so that students completing theprogramme will readily be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to settasks.

Programme Highlights

The NZ Diploma in Business provides you with a solid foundation in generalbusiness related areas. Once core courses are completed, you have theopportunity to specialise in your chosen area of interest.

As a national qualification, the NZ Diploma in Business qualification istransportable all over New Zealand. You can start your qualification with NMITand finish it at any number of tertiary institutes.

It is also a highly flexible and can be completed as a whole qualification or singleor groups of courses can be chosen for specific areas of interest. Furthermore,both on-line and face to face modes of study are offered for most courses.

By following a prescribed pathway it is also a recognised pathway to anAccounting Technician qualification.

Programme Structure and Course Content


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Students must study six compulsory courses and six optional courses, at leastfour of which must be at level 6

See NZQA website for more information:http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications/tertqual/dipbus/index.html

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS VERSION 2

Compulsory Core

(6 required)Optional Courses

(6 required; at least 4 must be at Level 6

Level 4 and 5 Level 4 & 5

Six courses from:

400 Accounting Principles 501 Accounting Practices

510 Introduction to Commercial Law 435 Fundamentals of Small Business

520 The Economic Environment 469 Academic Skills for Business Studies

530 Organisation & Management 430 Quantitative Business Methods560 Business Communications 580 Principles of Tourism

541 Fundamentals of Marketing

550 Business Computing

Level 6 (4 required)

601 Financial Accounting

602 Management Accounting

603 Business Finance

606 Taxation

610 Law of Business Entities611 Business Law

630 Leadership

632 Operations Management

633 Human Resource Management

635 Employment Relations

636 Applied Management

652 Systems Development Project

685 Tourism Industry Management

Note: Courses are offered according to demand and thus not necessarily run

every year. However courses may be available through our TANZ partnership. In

all cases, students are advised to check at the School before finalising their

course choices in each semester. For extended information regarding courses see

Appendix i.

Computer Requirements
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The online courses are designed for students who are unable to attend lectures. .As classes utilise online learning systems, the suggested minimum computerrequirements are:

A reliable computer with up-to-date software An internet connection (preferably broadband) Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Access (Office 2002or more recent). Check special computer requirements for each course in courseoutlines.

Courses offered 2010 (subject to enrolment numbers)

Please not that most courses have a mid semester test and final exam to be sat at a

local campus. Tests and exams are not done online.

Semester 1

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus400 Accounting Principles

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 501 Accounting Practices

Pre-requisites: Nil

NZDipBus 510 Introduction to Commercial Law

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 550 Business Computing

Computer Requirements:Students enrolled on NDB550 Business Computing are expected to have accessto MS Office 2007. It can be purchased at the discounted student rate viawww.lapshop.co.nz or contact us if you cannot arrange your own access.

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus633 Human Resource Management

Semester 2

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus400 Accounting Principles

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 430 Quantitative Business Methods

Assumes prior knowledge of NCEA Level 2 Mathematics

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 435 Fundamentals of Small Business
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Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 501 Accounting Practices

Pre-requisites: Nil

NZDipBus 520 The Economic Environment

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus 530 Organisation and Management

This is a degree course that can be directly credited to NZDipBus541Fundamentals of Marketing

MKT 571 Principles of Marketing

Pre-requisites: Nil

Pre-requisites: NilNZDipBus560 Business Communications

Pre-requisites: a level of knowledge as provided in the NZDipBus course 400Accounting Principles or the equivalent.

NZDipBus 606 Taxation

Pre-requisites for Courses

Entry into a course is subject to entry requirements including pre-requisitesbeing met. The course descriptor for each course includes the entryrequirements for that course including pre requisites.

A pre-requisite is a course which normally must be passed, credited or exemptedbefore a person may enrol in a specified course.

Forms of Assessment

Depending on the courses chosen, assessments can include tests, final exams,

essays, assignments, written coursework, reports, research projects, controlledassignments, portfolios, simulations, case studies, literature reviews, groupassessments, tutorial papers or project management. These assessments aremost commonly submitted online. It is important to check attendancerequirements for each specific course, see page 7 Courses Offered Semester 22010.

Recognition of Academic Credit

Students may apply to have relevant experience or qualifications recognised as

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Applications for recognition of academic credit should be made through theOnline Programme Coordinator. No fees apply to cross credits but an RPL fee ischarged for each course. Please contact the School of Business and ComputerTechnology for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is the application of credit towards a qualificationawarded following formal appraisal of prior learning in respect of learningarising from life experience, work experience, informal and/or formal educationor training.

Cross Credit

Cross-Credit is the application of academic credit of a course towards an NMITqualification, of a course already completed as part of another approvedqualification that covers the same learning outcomes as the NMIT course and isat the same academic level. Courses that are run face to face and can be crosscredited in this manner.

Students may receive up to ten cross credits from the following list towards a

completed NZ Diploma in Business from the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor

of Information Technology. Cross-credits available from these programmes can

be seen in the table overleaf. Please visit the following website for detailed

information:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications/tertqual/dipbus/versiontwo.html#cred

Equivalent BCom course NZDipBus course

ACC502 Introduction toAccounting

NZDB400 Accounting Principles

QNT565 Quantitative Methods NZDB430 Quantitative BusinessMethods

ACC503 ComputerisedAccounting

NZDB501 Accounting Practices

LAW510 Commercial Law NZDB510 Introduction toCommercial Law

ECN520 Economics NZDB520 The EconomicEnvironment

MGT530 Principles ofManagement

NZDB530 Organisation &Management

COM540 ProfessionalCommunications

NZDB560 BusinessCommunications

MKT571 Principles ofMarketing

NZDB541 Fundamentals ofMarketing

INF550 Principles of BusinessComputing

NZDB550 Business Computing
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TSM580 Principles of Tourism NZDB580 Principles of Tourism

ACC601 Financial Accounting NZDB601 Financial Accounting

ACC602 ManagementAccounting

NZDB602 Management Accounting

ACC603 Business Finance NZDB603 Business Finance

ACC606 Taxation NZDB606 Taxation

LAW610 Company Law NZDB610 The Law of BusinessEntities

LAW611 Business Law NZDB611 Business Law

MGT630 Principles ofLeadership

NZDB630 Leadership

MGT632 OperationsManagement

NZDB632 Operations Management

MGT533 Human ResourceManagement

NZDB633 Human ResourceManagement

MGT635 Employment Relations NZDB635 Employment RelationsMGT636 Principles of Applied

ManagementNZDB636 Applied Management

TSM685 Tourism IndustryManagement

NZDB685 Tourism IndustryManagement

FAQs

Can I study this programme part time?

The New Zealand Diploma in Business can be completed by doing as little as 1 or2 courses each semester.

Can I study just the papers I am interested in without completing the

qualification?

Yes, courses can be done separately. You can choose courses that are relevant toyour own development without having to complete the qualification.

What happens if I am sick or unable to do an exam or complete an

assignment?You must apply for an extension for assignments from the tutor otherwisesignificant penalties apply. If you are unable to complete an assignment or examyou can apply for an aegrotat pass for up to 60% of a courses total assessment or

Are there tests?

the final exam with a medical certificate.

As each course varies in its assessments it is important to check specific courseinformation in your course outlines. In most cases there are tests and final examswhich are compulsory and must be sat on campus.

What do I get at the end?


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If you are successful in achieving all of the course outcomes you will obtain aNew Zealand Diploma in Business

When do the fees have to be paid?

Your enrolment fees have to be paid before the start date of the course.

Do I have to attend workshops?

Workshops are not compulsory but are strongly recommended. In many casesthe workshop can be revision for a test which is sat in the afternoon.

Will there be an orientation?

Yes, at the orientation you will be introduced to the software and structure of thecourses as well as meeting your tutor and fellow students. You can either do thisface to face on campus or online. This will give you a good kick start to thecourse.

How much time do I get to complete a course?

Courses have a start date and an end date. There is a schedule which indicateswhen certain points in the course should have been reached and otherassessments submitted.

Who should I contact if I have a problem with my course? You must see your course tutor in the first instance. If the issue is not resolved

contact the Online Programme Co-ordinator, Rae Perkins 03 5462483 extension718 or email at [email protected].

What if I change my mind about studying or want to change to another

programme?

You can withdraw from a course within 3 weeks of commencement and receive afull refund. After this time, but before 60% of a course is completed, you canwithdraw without refund and the course will not appear on your academicrecord as a fail. You can not withdraw after 60% of the course has beencompleted. There is an administration fee of $100.00.

Can I get credits towards a course if I have studied it at another institution? You can get credits for NZDipBus courses completed at other approved andaccredited NZDipBus providers. You can also apply for cross credits for wholecourses where you have previously completed an equivalent course underanother programme e.g. Bachelor of Commerce., covering at least 80% of thelearning outcomes at the same level at NMIT or another approved provider.Contact School of Business and Computer Technology Administration forapplications.

Can I get credits towards a course if I have done it as part of a job?

We encourage applications for recognition of prior learning for whole courseswhere you can clearly demonstrate or provide independent confirmation that


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you have work or life experience covering at least 80% of the learning outcomesfor a course. Contact School of Business and Computer TechnologyAdministration for applications. There is a fee of $200.00 per course.

Can I get a student loan or allowance?

NZ students studying the equivalent of 80% or more fulltime on an NMITprogramme usually qualify for a student loan. Usually this is three DipBuscourses per semester. Entitlement to allowances depends on your personalcircumstances. You should discuss your entitlement directly with Studylink.

Who do I see if I need more information about a course or programme? You should see Linda or Marina at the School of Business and ComputerTechnology Reception in the first instance. If they are unable to answer yourquery they will make an appointment for you to see the Online ProgrammeCoordinator.

Other programmes that may be of interest to you

NMIT offers over 80 programmes at certificate, diploma and degree level. Pleasecheck out our website for details or request a copy of the Prospectus fromStudent Services on 0800 422 733.

People interested in the NZ Diploma in Business may also be interested in:

Bachelor of Commerce

National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)(Online)

NZIM Diploma in Management (Online & Face to Face) awarded by theNew Zealand Institute of Management

Information Technology Diplomas in Graphics and Multimedia,Information Systems Development, Networking, Programming or WebTechnology

Business Administration Certificates

Accreditation

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is an accredited tertiary educationprovider under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and a New ZealandInstitute of Chartered Accountants approved tertiary education institution.

Student Finance

Student Allowances and Loans are available to New Zealand citizens andpermanent residents.

Student Allowances


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Students attending a full time programme of 12 weeks or more and who are 18years or over can test their eligibility for Student Allowance. Some 16 or 17 yearolds may also qualify but there are certain conditions they must meet.

Student Loans

This is a government loan which you repay through Inland Revenue when youstart working. The amount you can borrow includes: course fees, living costs,courses resources and loan administration fee.

For further information on Student Allowances and Student Loans, callStudyLink on 0800 88 99 00 or visitwww.studylink.govt.nz.

Please note that Student Allowances and Loans are not available forInternational students.

Student Support Services

Studying can demand a lot from you. Our Student Support Services are designedto make your life studying at NMIT easier. Youll have access to: career planning,a childcare centre (Nelson campus only), counselling, course guidance, adisability co-ordinator, health care, Iwi liaison, Kaitakawaenga Mori, Mori andPacific Island study support, Pacific Island liaison, recreation and events, astudent advisor, the student centre (Nelson campus) and study support.

Library Learning CentreThe LLC provides a range of services to support students studying by distance orwho live at a distance from campus.

Our lending service You may borrow up to 12 items at once Books are issued for 3 weeks We courier material to you and provide a courier bag for return of library

materials - pack them carefully! You may renew items once by phone, email or on MyLibrary on the LLC

website using your library logon and password.

First, identify the item you want from the catalogue: http://library.nmit.ac.nzThen request it, by:

How to request material

email ([email protected]) phone (0800 422 733 ext 780) fax (03 546 3310) reserving it on the catalogue tick the box beside the book, then click on

Reserve at bottom of page. You will be asked for your library logon (seeover). Make sure that you enter details of where you want the book sent inthe dialogue box.
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the Information Request form, under Ask Us on the LLC web page

In each case you must make sure that you have clearly identified the item(s)required by title, author, edition etc.., as well as who you are (include studentID number) and where the material should be sent.

If you cannot locate specific material for an assignment, or want us to help you tolocate relevant material, make a subject request.

Subject / Information Requests

This may be done by phone, email or fax, or by completing the InformationRequest form on the LLC web page, under Ask Us

Make sure that you have read the assignment carefully and are clear about theinformation that you need. Think about the format of material, how recent itneeds to be, as well as the type of information you want. Tell us who you are(include your student ID no.) and where you want material sent.

Allow 2-3 days for the delivery of material. We will send your requested itemswithin 1 working day, and process subject requests within 3 working days.

Use the catalogue to find out what is available in the LLC. It will tell you what wehave, where the item is, its classification number (how to find it on the shelf) andwhether the item is on loan. It also includes online resources.You can limit your search to:

The Catalogue and web pages

Material held at a specific branch

Format of material (eg book, video etc) Date of publication/ author/ title etc.

The catalogue can be accessed via the LLC web page, from anywhere you have aninternet connection.

From the LLC website you can access Online Resources to find a range ofresearch databases. These provide access to journal and newspaper articles(many in full-text), online encyclopaedias and other research information in arange of subject areas. Tip sheets are available online for most of theseresources. Contact us if you need further assistance with them.

When you are off-campus you will need to use your library log-in to access theseresources.

The LLC web pages also include information about the LLC, recommended websites and Subject Guides which provide information about accessing and usinginformation resources in your subject area.

If you cannot log on, find the information you need, or if you want to discuss

your assignment question or research needs with us, please contact us by phoneor email. Full contact details are provided on the back of this brochure.

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Learning Support

0800 422 733 ext 672 or

Check out the Learning Support pages on the LLC website for a wide range ofresources and guides to support your study and learning.For more assistance contact the Learning Support Coordinator, Marion Heinz, to

discuss your specific needs:

[email protected]

Withdrawals and Refunds

Enrolled students should contact their school administrator immediately if theyare planning to withdraw onto another programme or course.

Withdrawals

To withdraw from a course or programme, you will need to complete and sign aWithdrawal Application form and return it to the School Administration officefor consideration.

In all cases the date of withdrawal from a course will be the date the WithdrawalApplication form is received by the School Administration office.

You must notify StudyLink if you are receiving a Student Loan or studentAllowance.

Refunds

A refund of course fees will only be considered if a Withdrawal / RefundApplication form has been completed, signed and submitted no later than threeweeks after the start of the course.

An administration fee may be withheld from the amount of any refund.

Disclaimer

Please note: The information in this publication is provided for your informationand guidance. Every effort has been made to ensure it was accurate at the timeof publication, but for the most up-to-date information, contact 0800 4 CAREER.Please note that all programmes are run subject to sufficient student numbers.

The information in this pack has been extracted from programme regulations.Where there is any inconsistency with information, the latest version of theNMIT document will apply. The programme regulations are available on requestfrom the School of Business and Computer Technology.


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AppendicesAppendix i. Course Descriptors

NZDipbus 400 Accounting Principles20 credits

Pre-requisite:None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding offinancial statements and reports and to enable them to analyse and interpretbusiness performance.

NZDipbus 430 Quantitative Business Methods20 credits

Pre-requisite: None(some mathematical skills would be advantageous assumes prior knowledge ofNCEA Level 2 mathematicsThe purpose of this course is to provide for the study of:Statistical data analysis involving the collection, analysis and interpretation ofdata from business and information sources.PC Infos and a statistical package such as Minitab or SPSS, or the statisticalapplication of a spreadsheet package such as Excel.The mathematics of finance including the use of a spreadsheet package such asExcel.

NZDipbus 469 Academic Skills for Business Studies20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneStudents will recognise the skills of vocabulary acquisition and use, reading, note

taking, critical thinking, writing and oral presentation in a business context

NZDipbus 435 Fundamentals of Small Business20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to develop:Knowledge of small business opportunities and operations, including ownershipoptions and business structures.Knowledge of Control Techniques, Evaluation Processes and Marketing Optionsfor Small Business Operations.Skills in analysing information and identifying appropriate solutions for the

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NZDipbus 501 Accounting Practices20 credits

Pre-requisite:400 Accounting Principles or equivalent knowledge and skills.Students will record and process financial transactions and prepare financialstatements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting

practices.

NZDipbus 510 Introduction to Commercial Law20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge in thefield of commercial law, to enable them to apply legal reasoning and to developan organised approach to problem solving.

NZDipbus 520 The Economic Environment

20 creditsPre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to enable students to apply elements of economictheory to contemporary issues.

NZDipbus 530 Organisation and Management20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to provide an introductory study of managementand the organisational context within which management is performed. Thisincludes four perspectives on organisations and management (integrative,

functional, cultural and behavioural), the external environment and internalprocesses of organisations, the nature of a managers job (including its range offunctions and roles), and management decision making (processes andconstraints) and the ethical and social responsibility dimensions of management.

NZDipbus 560 Business Communications20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to develop within a context appropriate tobusiness:

Knowledge and understanding of the communication process.Ability and confidence in effective verbal and non-verbal, oral, written andgraphic communication within the business environment.The skills of thinking, analysing, and problem solving.Effective interpersonal communication skills.

NZDipbus 541 Fundamentals of Marketing20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to develop a broad understanding of marketingprinciples for application to enterprise activities. The knowledge and

understanding which are needed to assess product, price, promotion and


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distribution options, and to make marketing mix recommendations for specifictarget markets.

NZDipbus 550 Business Computing20 credits

Pre-requisite: None(some previous computer skills would be advantageous).The purpose of this course is to provide students with:A working knowledge of information technology and how it relates to a businessenvironment.Skills to enhance their personal productivity and problem solving usingappropriate business application tools.

NZDipbus 580 Principles of Tourism20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThis course provides students with an overview of the tourism industry and thefactors which influence its structure and development, with specific referenceand application to New Zealand.

NZDipbus 601 Financial Accounting20 credits

Pre-requisite: 400 Accounting Principles and 501 Accounting Practices orequivalent knowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is for students to understand the regulatory aspects,

to develop the concepts and techniques and problem solving skills to be able toproduce financial reports for companies, and to critically understand financialinformation.

NZDipbus 602 Management Accounting20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended : 400 Accounting Principles and 501Accounting Practices or equivalent knowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is for students to develop concepts and techniques oforganisational planning, decision-making, costing and control.

NZDipbus 603 Business Finance20 credits

Pre-requisite recommeded: 400 Accounting Principles or the equivalentknowledge and skills. This course provides students with the necessaryknowledge and skills of business finance so that they may function effectively inassociation with the financial management decision-makers. Emphasis is givento modern accounting practice in New Zealand, particularly as it relates to smallto medium businesses.

NZDipbus 606 Taxation

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Pre-requisite recommended : 400 Accounting Principles or the equivalentknowledge and skills.This course will enable students to gain an understanding of the New Zealandtax base and the principles under which NZ imposes tax. This includesunderstanding the basic legislation in respect to income tax fringe benefits and

GST. It will also enable students to apply taxation and related legislation tovarious situations.

NZDipbus 610 Law of BusinessEntities20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended: 510 Introduction to Commercial Law orequivalent knowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the legalprinciples and concepts relating to companies and other business vehicles andthe analytical skills to apply those principles and concepts in practice.

NZDipbus 611 Business Law20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended: 510 Introduction to Commercial Law or equivalentknowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is to enable students to appreciate the legalopportunities, responsibilities and risks arising in business. It will providestudents with general legal knowledge relating to the business environment andthe ability to recognise when specialist legal assistance is required.

NZDipbus 630 Leadership20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended: 530 Organisation and Management or equivalentknowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the principles and practiceof leadership and to provide them with the major tools and techniques ofbusiness leadership and an opportunity to engage with the leadership process.It is designed to encourage an innovative approach to thinking and criticalreflection.

NZDipbus 632 Operations Management20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended:530 Organisation and Management or equivalentknowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is to provide for the study of the managementfunctions in relation to the production of goods and services.To expose students to the practical realities of operations management.To gain an introductory understanding of operations contribution to the overallmanagement of the organisation.

NZDipbus 633 Human Resource Management

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This paper is designed to meet the needs of students who require skills andknowledge in human resource management in general or specific organisationalroles. This course of study should provide students with:Knowledge of the human resource functions, processes, procedures and relatedlegislation needed to effectively manage people in organisations.

Practical skills in specific human resource management processes.

NZDipbus 635 Employment Relations20 credits

Pre-requisite: NoneThe purpose of this course is to understand the opportunities and risks createdby the Employment Relations framework by developing:An understanding and knowledge of the key institutions, processes and practicesin contemporary employment relations in New Zealand.An awareness of the major parties to employment relations in New Zealand and

their complex relationships.Analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to employment relations.

NZDipbus 636 Applied Management20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended: 530 Organisation and Management orequivalent knowledge and skills.The purpose of this course is to develop competence in application ofmanagement knowledge, skills and attitudes and to provide understanding andpractice in functional management in a variety of practical managementsituations.

NZDipbus 652 Systems Development Project20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended 550 Business Computing or equivalent knowledgeand skills. 650 Applied computing also covers useful underpinning skills.Students will analyse and develop a simple work group application to improveproductivity in a multi-user environment, using a systems developmentmethodology.

NZDipbus685 Tourism Industry Management20 credits

Pre-requisite recommended: 580 Principles of Tourism or equivalent knowledgeand skills.The purpose of this course is to provide the student with:The ability to establish and develop tourism ventures in New Zealand.An understanding of the operational issues in managing tourism ventures.


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