2016 ENTRY. DIPLOMA IN APPLIED BUSINESS Information for International applicants. international.eit.ac.nz

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1 Information for International applicants 1 ENTRY The Diploma in Applied is a full-time, one year programme that offers you stimulating diploma level studies and provides a pathway to your professional qualification which will give you the skills and knowledge to meet your current or future employment requirements. The Diploma in Applied is a local 1 credit diploma that introduces students to a generic overview of the field of business. Students can also select one of the following endorsements: Unendorsed Accounting Human Resource Operations Marketing Office Administration Small Tourism The Diploma in Applied programme enables graduates to pursue further study. All courses can transfer to the New Zealand Diploma in and most courses can Cross Credit to the Bachelor of Studies offered at EIT Napier. Qualification Diploma in Applied Programme level Level 5 and Length One year Start dates 15 February and 18 July Fees NZ$ 17,900 Please see overleaf for additional costs. Total number of credits 1 STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY Class times Individual study hours Location Usually two x two hour lectures, and a one hour tutorial per week, per course Two hours of individual study for each classroom hour Napier Campus Gisborne Campus Contact International Centre Phone: international@eit.ac.nz Strong focus on applied learning, an approach which is highly valued by employers Work-based projects embedded in the programmes provide practical experience with New Zealand employers Clearly defined pathways offer many opportunities for progression to higher levels of study at EIT High staff-to-student ratio and a supportive environment ensure we focus on success international.eit.ac.nz NOV 15

2 ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately $100-$130 per course for textbooks Approximately $100 for stationery Upon completion of studies, academic attire required for the graduation ceremony can be hired at the student s expense PROGRAMME DATES SEMESTER ONE Programme Starts Monday, 15 February 1 Easter Holidays March SUBJECT AREAS Computing Commercial Law Accounting Economics Communication Marketing Organisation and Career Planning and Development Tourism STUDY PATHWAYS/JOB OPPORTUNITIES A graduate of the Diploma in Applied will, in a range of diverse and evolving organisational settings, effectively be able to: Add value by applying specialised business skills Term One Holidays Term Two Starts ANZAC Day Queen s Birthday Semester One Ends Mid Year Holidays SEMESTER TWO Semester Two Starts Term Three Holidays Term Four Starts 15 April - 29 April Monday, 2 May Monday, 25 April Monday, June Friday, 24 June 27 June - 15 July Monday, 18 July 2 September - 7 October Monday, 10 October Apply a range of interpersonal and communication skills Apply critical problem solving skills in a specialised business area with initiative and judgement Work independently and within teams of diverse people Have appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study and professional development. HB Anniversary Day Friday, 21 October Labour Day Monday, 24 October Programme Ends Friday, 25 November 1 STRATEGICALLY THE DIPLOMA FITS INTO THE FOLLOWING PATHWAYS: Further study or employment Graduate Diploma in Bachelor of Studies (Level 7) New Zealand Diploma in (Level ) Diploma in Applied (Level 5 or )

3 Students are able to transfer credits obtained in the Diploma in Applied towards either the New Zealand Diploma in or the Bachelor of Studies. ENTRY CRITERIA ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on TOEFL (540) or IELTS (.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.5) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke s Bay assessment. ENTRY WITH CREDIT You 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 e.g. study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to 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. You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application. You must apply prior to enrolment. 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. NB: There is a Cross Credit fee of $12 per course. For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact international@eit.ac.nz. Programme information GISBORNE CAMPUS Some of these course options are not available to Gisborne based students; for further information please discuss with the Site Coordinator. DIPLOMA IN (UNENDORSED) The Diploma in Applied can be completed at Level 5 without a specific qualification endorsement. It is designed to offer a generic orientation to the field of business studies; for people who are potentially interested in a career in business. The programme is a stepping stone towards either the New Zealand Diploma in or the Bachelor of Studies, and consists of selected courses from the New Zealand Diploma in. It not only allows people to orientate themselves onto a business career, but also to find out if they are ready for study at level 5 or above. The aim of this programme is to provide students with an introduction to a broad range of business skills. A graduate of the Diploma in Applied will: 1.In a range of organisational settings, effectively be able to: Apply elementary business skills; Apply a range of interpersonal and communication skills; Work independently and within teams of diverse people. 2. have appropriate skills and knowledge to pursue further study and professional development in the New Zealand Diploma in, the Bachelor of Studies, or equivalent. To complete the Diploma in Applied (Unendorsed), students must select compulsory courses and a minimum of 40 credits from the optional courses with no more than 40 credits at Level Accounting Principles 430 Organisations and Other business-oriented courses may be selected with the approval of the Programme Coordinator at level 4 or above up to a maximum of 40 credits Fundamentals of Marketing 510 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Introduction to Commercial Law 50 Communication 5 The Economic Environment 550 Computing

4 DIPLOMA IN (ACCOUNTING) The Accounting endorsement aims to provide students with basic and specialist accounting knowledge and techniques in the fundamentals of accounting. Whilst it is not a programme designed to enable you to become a Chartered Accountant, it can give you the specialist knowledge to become a successful member of an accounting team. Possible job and career opportunities can include: Accounts officer Accounting manager In particular, the accounting endorsement prepares students to: Record transactions and prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and farms Apply regulatory and technical aspects of financial accounting Collect, interpret and present the information business managers need to plan, control and make decisions about their operations Function effectively in association with financial management decision makers Determine the responsibilities of individuals and companies with respect to taxation obligations Apply management knowledge and skills in functional management typical of middle management. The Diploma in Applied (Accounting) consists of six compulsory courses, as shown below. Students may, with the approval of the Programme Coordinator, replace 0 Taxation with another accounting course at Level 5 or above. DIPLOMA IN (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT) The Operations endorsement is a specialist qualification which enables graduates to have enhanced employment opportunities in a wide range of business applications. Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: management Operations management All areas of administration The Operations endorsement can be completed at Level 5 or Level and prepares students to: Describe the nature of organisations, their types of structures and the factors influencing design Explain the basic functions of operations management, management theory, the decision making process and the principles of people management Apply theories of communication to business practices Evaluate and understand the effect of transactions on a firm s financial statements, interpret results and understand how business performance is measured. To complete the Diploma in Applied (Operations ) students must select all compulsory courses and a minimum of 40 credits from the optional courses. Students wishing to graduate with the Diploma in Applied (Operations ) at Level must successfully complete at least 80 credits at Level. Due to the prerequisites, this programme will normally take one and a half years to complete. Organisations & Accounting Principles 01 Financial Accounting 50 Communication 500 Accounting Principles 501 Accounting Practices 02 Accounting 32 Operations 30 Leadership Organisations & 0 Taxation 3 Applied 33 Human Resource Unless you have a very strong background in accounting you are advised to complete this programme on a part time basis (one or two courses per semester). 35 Employment Relations Any other courses at Level 4 or above up to a maximum of 40 credits total as approved by the Programme Coordinator.

5 (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) The Human Resource endorsement can be completed at Level 5 or Level and prepares students to: Describe the nature of organisations, their types of structures and the factors influencing design Explain the basic functions of human resource management, management theory, the decision making process and the principles of people management Apply theories of communication to business practices Understand the effect of transactions on a firm s financial statements, interpret results and understand how business performance is measured. Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: management Human resource management All areas of administration To complete the Diploma in Applied (Human Resource ) at Level 5, students must select all compulsory courses and a minimum of 40 credits from the optional courses. Students wishing to graduate with the Diploma in Applied (Human Resource ) at Level must successfully complete at least 80 credits at Level. Organisations & 435 DIPLOMA IN (MARKETING) The Marketing endorsement enables graduates to gain a specialist marketing qualification which provides knowledge and techniques in the fundamentals of marketing and marketing management. In particular, the marketing endorsement is designed to: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the roles and functions of marketing Give students the opportunity to apply marketing skills and knowledge Enable students to investigate the various processes involved in marketing and to be able to evaluate their effectiveness Enable students to gain a professional New Zealand business qualification Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: Sales representative Marketing assistant Customer services officer Promotions or public relations coordinator Retail sales person To complete the Diploma in Applied (Marketing) at Level 5, students must select all compulsory courses and a minimum of 40 credits from the optional courses. Students wishing to graduate with the Diploma in Applied (Marketing) at Level must successfully complete at least 80 credits at Level. 50 Communication 500 Accounting Principles 33 Human Resource 30 Leadership 541 Fundamental of Marketing Communication Organisations & 35 Employment Relations 32 Operations 44 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies 550 Computing 3 Applied Any other courses at Level 4 or above up to a maximum of 40 credits total as approved by the Programme Coordinator. 48 Marketing Planning and Control Degree courses MKTY.03 Consumer Behaviour or MKTY.04 Sales Practice may be taken if required to complete the compulsory courses by approval of the Programme Coordinator.

6 DIPLOMA IN (OFFICE ADMINISTRATION) The Office Administration endorsement gives graduates a solid grounding in administrative and business computing skills for today s office environment. In particular, the programme is designed to: Recognise the diverse roles in the workplace Incorporate a broad range of office administration competencies, knowledge and skills, through compulsory courses and optional specialised courses Prepare students for employment in a wide range of situations Enable graduates to apply for jobs such as office administrators, personal assistants, sole charge office person, secretarial/accounts, and retail/office positions Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: Office administrator Personal assistant Sole charge office person Secretarial/accounts position Retail/office position To complete the Diploma in Applied (Office Administration) you are to select up to 1 credits from the list in the table over the page, including all compulsory courses 432 Office Computing 500 Accounting Principles 50 Communication 501 Accounting Practices 510 Introduction to Commercial Law Organisations and 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 33 Human Resource DIPLOMA IN (SMALL BUSINESS) The Small endorsement is a specialist qualification which aims to provide students with basic and specialist skills and knowledge in the financial, operational, management, and marketing areas essential for starting or effectively continuing a small business. Possible job and career opportunities can include: management Starting a small business of their own consultancy In particular, the small business endorsement is designed to: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for starting a business. Enable students to evaluate and apply critical business management, skills to small business practices. Equip students with the financial, operational, management and marketing applications for a small business. To complete the Diploma in Applied (Small ), students must select compulsory courses and a minimum of 40 credits from the optional courses. 435 Any courses at Level 4 or above up to a maximum of 40 credits total as approved by the Programme Coordinator. ASSESSMENTS 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 500 Accounting Principles 550 Computing 31 Organisations and Strategic Planning for Small 32 Operations 3 Applied All assessments for the School of courses are marked internally. Assessments include examinations, assignments, tests, and practical demonstrations. Assessment is continuous throughout the semester, with two weeks for examinations at the end of each semester. 35 Employment Relations 50 Applied Computing Any courses at Level 4 or above up to a maximum of 40 credits total as approved by the Programme

7 ACADEMIC STAFF Our lecturers are highly trained professionals with particular areas of expertise in accountancy, management, economics, law, computing, marketing, and statistics. Staff also maintain contact with other professionals through organisations such as the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, the New Zealand Law Society and the New Zealand Institute of. We value our partnership with students and aim to provide quality education in a supportive environment, encouraging personal growth and professional development. NAME POSITION Napier Staff Fin Hamilton: B Com Hons (Edinburgh), CA,(Scotland) GISBORNE COURSES The following courses are offered at Gisborne SEMESTER ONE Accounting Principles 550 Computing 50 Communication 01 Financial Accounting 02 Accounting 03 Finance 30 Leadership 31 Strategic Planning for Small Robbie Field Dr Lara Giles Dr Djavlonbek Kadirov Carolyn Martin Barbara Stokes Robyn Pascoe Dr Ram Roy Cathy Saenger BA Hons (Ind/Org Psychology), MA (HR), B Comm ( Economics, Industrial Psychology) PHD, Dip Tch, M Ed (1st class Hons), BEd PHD, MSc (Marketing), BSc (Economics) BCA, CA BSc Hons BCS, Dip BC PhD. M Tech, B Eng, PG DipBA (UC), MPOMS (USA), MCILT (NZ) BSc (Maths) SEMESTER TWO 501 Accounting Practices 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 5 The Economic Environment Organisations & 32 Operations 33 Human Resource 50 Applied Computing Donna Petry Guy Harding Sally Wolfenden- Gull Joe Saenger Conrad Schumacher M Com BBS (Accounting), PGDipBus MBA, BA(Hons) Bs, CIM DipMarketing M Comm (Accounting), B Compt LLB (Hons), BA (Hons) Janet Turvey BA Hons (Economics), PG Ed Noel Yahanpath BSc (Maths), MBA, FAIBF Gisborne Staff Steve Hinge DBA, MBA DipMan Rebecca Sheilds CA Darren Hart NovelICA/CNE, Microsoft MCP Darcelle Koia GDipTch & Learning, BMS, NZDipBus Joanna Frain CA, BBS

8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS N.B. Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying. For more information about course content or Assumed Prior Knowledge please contact the secretary to make an appointment with the Programme Coordinator. In the following descriptions: Assumed Prior Knowledge - courses or equivalent knowledge and skills which must be gained before enrolling in this course. COURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION CREDIT VALUE NZQA LEVEL SEMESTER OFFERED 432 Office To enable students to demonstrate knowledge of effectively managing an office and its employees Statistical and Financial Mathematics for Students will be able to summarise, analyse, interpret and present data, make predictions and apply financial mathematics to aid business decision making Accounting Principles To provide students with an understanding of financial statements and reports and to enable them to analyse and interpret business performance for sole traders and small companies. 5 1 & Accounting Practices To enable students to record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting practices. Recommended Prior Knowledge: A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus course 400 or 500 Accounting Principles or equivalent knowledge and skills. 5 1 & Introduction to Commercial Law To provide students with basic knowledge of commercial law, to enable application of legal reasoning. 5 1 & 2 5 The Economic Environment To enable students to apply elements of economic theory to contemporary issues. 5 1 Organisations and To provide students with an understanding of the factors that influence management and the organisation. 5 1 & Fundamentals of Marketing To provide students with a working knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts relevant to contemporary organisations. 5 1 & 2 50 Communication To enable students to apply communication knowledge and skills in the evolving context of NZ and global business. 5 1 & 2 01 Financial Accounting To apply the regulatory and technical aspects of financial accounting and external reporting for companies and evaluate financial and non-financial information. Recommended Prior Knowledge: A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus course 400 or 500 Accounting Principles and NZDipBus course 501 Accounting Practices, or equivalent knowledge and skills. 2

9 Accounting 02 To learn to collect, interpret, present and use relevant management accounting information for an organisation to effectively plan, control and make appropriate decisions regarding business operations Recommended Prior Knowledge: A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus courses 400 or 500 Accounting Principles and 501 Accounting Practices. Taxation 0 To enable students to apply knowledge of taxation rules to NZ taxable entities in a range of situations. Recommended Prior Knowledge: A level of knowledge as provided in the NZDipBus course 400 or 500 Accounting Principles or the equivalent. Leadership 30 To enable students to understand concepts and apply principles of leadership. Students will create a personal plan to develop leadership capabilities. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course Organisations and or equivalent knowledge and skills. Strategic Planning for Small 31 To enable students to develop a strategic plan for a small business in New Zealand. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course Organisations and or the equivalent. Operations 32 To provide for the study of the management function 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 overall management of the organisation. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course Organisations and or the equivalent. Human Resource 33 Students will understand the roles, functions and application of Human Resource processes within contemporary New Zealand organisations. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course Organisations and or the equivalent. 35 Employment Relations 35 Students will apply current New Zealand employment relations legislation, processes and practices, and understand the implications for employment relationships. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course 33 Human Resource or the equivalent. Marketing Planning and Control 48 To enable students to produce an operational marketing plan for a market or business of interest. Recommended Prior Knowledge: NZDipBus course 541 Fundamentals of Marketing or the equivalent. If you would like to see a full prescription, visit the NZQA website

10 01 Complete and sign our international student application form 02 Attach certified copies translated into English of your: Passport or birth certificate Proof of name change (if applicable) Evidence of your English language proficiency ie. IELTS or equivalent Academic transcripts and qualification certificates Please note that some programmes may require you to submit additional documentation such as your Curriculum Vitae, portfolio or references. Please check our website for any programme specific documentation required. 03 Send your application to us The easiest way is to send it by to We d also be happy to accept it by post. You can also now apply online at 04 We will assess your application and let you know the outcome as soon as possible If you are accepted we will send you an Offer of Place along with details of the fees payable. If you do not meet all of the entry criteria we may issue you with a Conditional Offer of Place. You will need to meet all of the conditions as set out on your Offer of Place before you can apply for your Student Visa. 05 Pay your fees and apply for your Student Visa Once you have accepted your offer to study with us and paid your fees, we will send you a receipt that you will need to submit when applying for your visa. Details on applying for your Student Visa are available on the Immigration New Zealand website 0 Let us know your arrival details Once your visa has been approved you can then book your flights. Please let us know your arrival details whether you ll be living in EIT accommodation or not. If you are staying in EIT accommodation, we will arrange for you to be collected from the Napier airport for FREE. Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older when you begin your studies at EIT. DISCLAIMER. The programme fees, other costs, entry requirements, duration, and programme start dates are for 1 and are listed as a guide only. All fees shown in the prospectus are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at current rates. Programme content is based on current information and may be subject to change. EIT reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programme and shall not be liable for any claim other than that proportion of the programme fee, which the cancelled or postponed portion bears.