NZ Diploma in Business [Level 5] · 2020-02-04 · Graduates of the Accounting strand will have the...

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Get your future sorted with a business diploma from EIT. This programme is practically orientated and will provide you with the skills and knowledge for 21st century business.

This diploma is a stand-alone programme providing a firm understanding of business in the New Zealand environment along with the most valuable attributes that are required in the modern business era. You'll choose from six majors / strands: accounting, leadership and management, administration and technology, project management, human resource management, and marketing and sales.

Accounting and leadership and management can also be used as a pathway to further study, transitioning straight to the second year of the Bachelor of Business Studies.

Campus EIT Hawke’s Bay, EIT Tairāwhiti and Online

Starts February, May, July, October

Length One year full-time (or equivalent part-time)

ContactOn-Campus Christine Pollard Phone: 06 830 1246. Email: [email protected] Wendy Nichol Phone: 06 830 1116. Email: [email protected]

For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents

NZ Diploma in Business [Level 5]

EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

eit.ac.nz | 0800 22 55 348 |

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWNZ Diploma in Business

Level Level 5 Credits 120

LengthOne year full-time or equivalent part-timeOnline options - apply through TANZ eCampuswww.tanzecampus.com

Fee $5,635 approximately

This is a guide only based on the previous year. All costs quoted include GST and student services levy. Fees apply to New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents only.

PARTNERSHIPSOur staff maintain contacts with other professionals through organisations such as the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, the New Zealand Law Society, New Zealand Institute of Management and the New Zealand Association of Cooperative Education.

Do you mean business?The programme will enable you to think conceptually and adapt to change. In particular, the programme is designed to:

▶ Apply a broad range of business knowledge and skills as well as specialised knowledge and skills in selected fields of business.

▶ Be proactive to changes in the local, national and global business environment.

▶ Demonstrate business competencies including problem solving, decision-making, negotiating and using technology effectively.

▶ Develop and manage innovative approaches to business. ▶ Practise business in a legal, sustainable, ethical and culturally

appropriate manner. ▶ Communicate, collaborate and build networks effectively with a

diverse range of individuals, teams and organisations.

▶ Gather, select and analyse information from a range of sources to inform business practice.

▶ Take responsibility for continued learning and career opportunities.

While you're studying for your business diploma at EIT you can also expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced lecturers. A further advantage is readily available one-to-one advice on course selection targeted towards your career.

Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or private message us on Facebook for a chat about your study options. You can also visit our Hawke's Bay or Tairāwhiti campus to view EIT's facilities.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER AND STUDY OPPORTUNITIESGraduates of the Accounting strand will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of business entities in accounting roles such as: finance administrator, inventory controller, accounts receivable/payable officer. Graduates may also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer accounting functions.

Graduates of the Leadership and Management strand will have the skills and knowledge to work or gain employment as a manager/leader within New Zealand and International business entities.

Graduates of the Administration and Technology strand will have the skills and knowledge to work, or gain employment, in a wide range of administration roles in a variety of sectors. These may include personal and executive assistants, customer service consultants, project and event administrators, virtual assistants, office managers, or office administration team leader roles.

Graduates of the Project Management strand will have the skills and knowledge to feel comfortable taking on an entry level role in project management. This may include entry level roles in project management either for a corporate or volunteer entity.

Graduates of the Human Resource strand will have the skills and knowledge to move forward in their career with the comfort that comes with a recognised qualification. This may include entry level HR roles or supervisory or first line management roles.

Graduates of the Marketing and Sales strand will have the skills and knowledge to achieve that goal and rise to the challenge, confident in the knowledge that you have the base skills to perform. These may include entry level sales and marketing roles.

Your study pathway could progress onto: Business qualifications at degree level. Directly enter into year two of EIT's Bachelor of Business Studies [Level 7]. Relevant industry or professional qualifications at Level 6 or above.

KEY DATES (ON-CAMPUS ONLY)INTAKE ONE

Programme starts Monday, 17 February 2020

INTAKE THREE

Programme starts Monday, 20 July 2020

INTAKE TWO

Programme starts Monday, 4 May 2020

INTAKE FOUR

Programme starts Monday, 5 October 2020

EIT TERM / SEMESTER HOLIDAYS YEAR ENDS

20 April - 1 May 6 July - 17 July 21 September - 2 October Friday, 4 December

TIMETABLEYour study time will be made up of contact time (class times and tutorials, and non-contact time (your own individual study time, online learning).

Contact TimeOn-campus classes are usually scheduled between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. There are seven hours of class time per week.

For a current timetable, please refer to eit.ac.nz/students/timetable.

Non-Contact TimeYou should plan to spend 12 to 13 hours per week for each course on individual study.

ADDITIONAL COSTS ▶ $120 approximately for stationery (full-time

student) per year.

ENTRY CRITERIAA personal interview is available as part of the application process. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Standard Entry ▶ Successful completion of NCEA [Level 2] OR ▶ Successful completion of the NZ Certificate

in Business (Accounting Support Services) [Level 4], the NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) [Level 3] or (Small Business) [Level 4], or the NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) [Level 3] or [Level 4] OR

▶ An equivalent qualification including evidence of equivalent Literacy and Numeracy abilities as stated above.

If the applicant is 20 years or over:

▶ Evidence of relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

▶ In the latter two situations the applicant is required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTApplicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, completion of the relevant New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows:

▶ IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band score lower than 5.0).

▶ NZCEL Level 4 with an Academic endorsement.

ENTRY WITH CREDITYou may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including: study at any other tertiary institution; life or work experiences; and workplace training can also be considered. If you think you qualify, you can apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.

▶ Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

▶ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

▶ There is a fee for RPL. ▶ A combined total of Cross Credits and RPL

credits allowed is 75 credits.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Christine Pollard, the School of Business Diploma Secretary, on 06 830 1246.

FACILITIESThe campus is a pleasant environment for study with a range of general purpose rooms and lecture theatres all with data projector equipment. There are nine networked computer laboratories with 24 student stations in each. The library provides plentiful computer work stations with seven day access for students, group meeting rooms and a wide range of academic resources.

ASSESSMENTSAll assessments in the NZ Diploma in Business [Level 5] courses are marked internally. Assessments include assignments, tests, case studies and practical tasks. Assessment is continuous throughout the term.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED & THE SUPPORT TO SUCCEEDWhen you study at EIT you’ll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead.

You’ll also be supported by lecturers and tutors who are here for you, within a learning environment where you are treated as an individual, not just a number. They’ll know your name and you’ll receive one-on-one attention to make sure you get the support to succeed.

WORLD-CLASS 'A' RATED TEACHING STAFFThe Tertiary Education Commission rates EIT as one of New Zealand’s top institutes of technology and polytechnics for research. Our highly-qualified academics are leaders in their subjects, delivering the most up-to-date and relevant information to certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate students. Attuned to ever-changing technologies, our tutors bring extensive work experience to teaching EIT’s certificate and other industry-tailored programmes. Our lecturers have particular areas of expertise in accountancy, management, economics, law, computing, marketing and statistics.

NAME QUALIFICATION

Dr Robbie FieldPhD, BA (Hons) (I/O Psychology), MA (HRM), BComm, Cert AdEd, ADv Cert PR, Cert Māori Studies

Dr Steve Hinge PhD, DBA, MBA DipM (PM), Cert TLT

Dr Surej P John PhD, MBA (Marketing), BEng

Dr Nirupika Liyanapathirana PhD, Masters, BSc, ACA (SL), ACMA (SL)

Raymond PereiraMBA (Distinction), MBIT (Distinction), DipM, MCIM, GradDipPA, NZCATT, Chartered Marketer

Janet Turvey MEd, BA (Hons) (Economics), PG Ed

Richard Walford MEd, PGDipAdEd, BBS, NZDipBus, DipAppMgt, DipAdEd, CQA

NAME QUALIFICATION

Donna Petry MComm

Russell Booth MEd (eLearning), PGDipBus, PGCertEd (Secondary), BSc (Hons) (Geog)

Joanna Frain CA, BBS, Cert AdEd

Rebecca Clarke BBS, NZDipBus, Cert Māori Studies

Nick Cordery BSc (Hons), CIPD Cert Training Practice, Cert Ed

Regan Cotter BBS, DipTching

Conrad Schumacher LLB (Hons), BA (Hons)

Barbara Stokes BSc (Hons)

PROGRAMME INFORMATIONFull-time students take two 15 credit courses per term; part-time students can take one or two courses per term and may choose to study only part of the year. There are six majors / strands: accounting, leadership and management, administration and technology, project management, human resource management, and marketing and sales.

AccountingOn-campus and Online

CODE COURSE

NZDB5.01Organisations in a New Zealand Context

NZDB5.02 Business Environments

NZDB5.03 Business Functions

NZDB5.04 Understanding Change

DBA5.01Introduction to Accounting and Taxation

DBA5.02 Applied Accounting

DBA5.03 Analysis of Financial Information

DBA5.04Budgets for Planning and Control

Administration and Technology Online only

CODE COURSE





DBAT5.01 Administration Services

DBAT5.02Administration Systems, Processes and Projects

DBAT5.03 Business Technologies

DBAT5.04Business Information Management

Leadership and Management On-campus and Online

CODE COURSE





NZDB5.05Operations Management and Compliance

NZDB5.06 Business Planning

NZDB5.07 Leadership

NZDB5.08 Managing Projects

Human Resource Management Online only

CODE COURSE





DBHRM5.01Introduction to Human Resources

DBHRM5.02Introduction to Health and Safety Management

DBHRM5.03 Change and HR Initiatives

DBHRM5.04 People and Development

Project Management Online only

CODE COURSE





DBPM5.01 Project Management Principles

DBPM5.02Project Management Methodologies

DBPM5.03 Project Management Tools

DBPM5.04 Applied Project Management

Marketing and Sales Online only

CODE COURSE





DBMS5.01Introduction to Marketing and Sales

DBMS5.02 Buyer Behaviour

DBMS5.03Marketing and Sales Intelligence

DBMS5.04Essential Skills for Marketing and Sales

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSNB: Courses are offered subject to sufficient enrolments being received.

The courses we are offering for the NZDipBus programme starting in 2020 are as follows.

CORE COURSES NO. OF CREDITS

NZQA LEVEL

NZDB5.01 Organisations in a New Zealand Context

Review and analyse business entities from a range of perspectives in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

15 5


Analyse environmental influences on a business entity.

15 5


Apply knowledge of core business functions for operational efficiency and effectiveness.

15 5


Contribute to innovation and change in organisations.

15 5

ACCOUNTING COURSES

DBA5.01 Introduction to Accounting and Taxation

Apply accounting concepts and standards to prepare financial statements for a business entity and apply tax rules.

15 5

DBA5.02 Applied Accounting

Record and process a wide range of financial transactions manually, as well as using software. Students will act in accordance with the accounting profession’s Code of Ethics to research and communicate technical financial information for a business entity’s performance.

15 5

DBA5.03 Analysis of Financial Information

Calculate, analyse and interpret financial information to inform decision making for a business entity and evaluate debtor risk.

15 5

DBA5.04 Budgets for Planning and Control

Prepare budgets and use budgets to monitor business performance for a business entity and determine internal controls to minimise financial risk for a business entity.

15 5

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

NZDB5.05 Operations Management and Compliance

Apply techniques to improve operational management and compliance.

15 5

NZDB5.06 Business Planning

Formulate a business plan.

15 5

NZDB5.07 Leadership

Apply leadership skills to achieve organisational outcomes and change.

15 5

NZDB5.08 Managing Projects

Effectively manage a project.

15 5

ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES - Please note these courses are only offered online by TANZ eCampus

DBAT5.01 Administration Services

Plan, organise, analyse, and evaluate administration systems and processes to support management and the business entity.

15 5

DBAT5.02 Administration Systems, Processes and Projects

Analyse and improve administrative systems and processes to support the operation of a business.

Plan, organise, and manage projects administratively to support a business entity.

15 5

DBAT5.03 Business Technologies

Research and analyse new and emerging business technologies and apply knowledge of those technologies to support the operations and management within a business entity.

15 5

DBAT5.04 Business Information Management

Produce information to support operations and management; produce support materials for business technology to meet business entity needs and manage business technology to support users to meet business entity needs.

15 5

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES - Please note these courses are only offered online by TANZ eCampus

DBPM5.01 Project Management Principles

Apply knowledge of project management to efficiently and effectively manage the project life cycle.

15 5

DBPM5.02 Project Management Methodologies

Understand and apply knowledge of project management methodologies and their importance to the success of projects.

15 5

DBPM5.03 Project Management Tools

Apply knowledge of the selection and use of project management tools in the project environment.

15 5

DBPM5.04 Applied Project Management

Apply knowledge of project management tools, techniques and methodologies to a project situated in an organisational context.

15 5

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSES - Please note these courses are only offered online by TANZ eCampus

DBHRM5.01 Introduction to Human Resources

To enable students to demonstrate the principles and practices of Human Resource (HR) functions.

15 5

DBHRM5.02 Introduction to Health and Safety Management

To enable students to contribute to the development of a Health and Safety management system.

15 5

DBHRM5.03 Change and HR Initiatives

To enable students to adapt changes with measurable HR initiatives in order for the organisation to be agile.

15 5

DBHRM5.04 People and Development

To enable students to apply knowledge and skills of HR principles and practices of supporting employees to achieve organisational objectives.

15 5

MARKETING AND SALES COURSES - Please note these courses are only offered online by TANZ eCampus

DBMS5.01 Introduction to Marketing and Sales

To enable students to understand key marketing and sales principles and processes in the contemporary business environments.

15 5

DBMS5.02 Buyer Behaviour

To enable students to apply buyer behaviour principles and processes in marketing and sales contexts.

15 5

DBMS5.03 Marketing and Sales Intelligence

To enable students to prepare and present market and sales intelligence to support management decision making on existing and emerging market and sales issues.

15 5

DBMS5.04 Essential Skills for Marketing and Sales

To enable students to apply communication skills and tactical marketing activities in a range of marketing contexts.

15 5

THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED & THE SUPPORT TO SUCCEED

© Eastern Institute of TechnologyDISCLAIMER: All information in this publication pertains to New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents, and is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change. EIT reserves the right to amend/withdraw programmes or courses. The EIT Council will set fees annually by November and are subject to change. For the latest information, or for full programme entry requirements visit eit.ac.nz or phone 0800 22 55 348.

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STUDENT LOANS AND ALLOWANCESStudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Apply well before your programme begins (even if you haven't been accepted yet) so you'll be ready to get your payments when you need them most.

Check out what you qualify for at studylink.govt.nz.

HOW TO ENROLThere is an easy 3-step process to follow when enrolling at EIT.

STEP 1Check out the programmes online to see the programmes available for you to study. A copy of the course information for each programme is available online.

STEP 2You can now use your RealMe verified identity to apply for study at EIT. If you use your RealMe verified identity you will no longer be sent a copy of your application form to sign. You also will not need to provide us with a copy of your primary ID.

If you apply online without using RealMe then you will be sent a summary of your enrolment to check and sign. Your enrolment cannot progress until you have sent this back to us. Please return this quickly along with any documentation we request from you.

You can also apply using a paper enrolment form. Please call us on 0800 22 55 348 and we will send you one out.

You will receive an acceptance letter from your Faculty with programme information. This will include the start date of your study and any special information regarding your programme.

It may also include course selection forms which you need to complete and return to EIT. Depending on your chosen programme of study, you may be invited to attend an interview before you are accepted.

STEP 3Arrangement for full payment of enrolment fees must be made before the start of your programme. You will receive an invoice with payment details.

Fees-Free government scheme: Tertiary education is fees-free for eligible domestic tertiary students. To check if you are eligible, go to FeesFree.govt.nz and enter your National Student Number (NSN). If you are not eligible you will be responsible for paying your fees.

Scholarships and grants: Scholarships and grants make life easier by helping to cover your fees, other costs and living expenses while you study. You don’t always need to be an academic high-flyer to qualify. You can find out more about scholarships and other options for paying your fees at eit.ac.nz.

StudyLink: If you need to pay for your own study you can choose to apply for your Student Loan and Student Allowance with StudyLink. You should do this early, even if you haven’t yet been accepted on your programme. You can change your details later if anything changes. Visit studylink.govt.nz to find out more about StudyLink.

HOW TO ENROL - ONLINE STUDYTo study online apply through the TANZ eCampus website www.tanzecampus.com

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