BACHELOR OF AND ASSOCIATED DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

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1 2015 BUSINESS BACHELOR OF AND ASSOCIATED DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

2 WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects or learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We specialise in open learning learning that gives you more freedom to decide what you study and where you study. Our courses are specifically designed for delivery by distance, which means you can fit your study around your life. And just because you are learning by distance, this doesn t mean you have to do it alone. You will have access to your tutors and lecturers by or phone and to other students studying the same course through Online Campus, the student support section of our website. It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that you succeed. So welcome to learning for today s world, and congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education. Please note that all information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.

3 CONTENTS Key dates 2 Bachelor of Business 3 Bachelor of Business with a single major 3 Accounting major 4 Human Resource Management major 6 Management major 8 Unspecified major 10 Bachelor of Business with a double major 13 Accounting and Management double major 14 Certifi cates and diplomas 16 Open Polytechnic certifi cates 16 Open Polytechnic Certifi cate in Tertiary Study Skills 16 Management diplomas 17 Diploma in Applied Management 17 Graduate Certifi cate in Business (OP7411) and Graduate Diploma in Business (OP7412) 18 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management 19 Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting 20 Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 22 New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) diplomas 23 General information 26 Assessment 26 Admission requirements 26 Study time 27 Set texts 27 Fees 27 Loans, allowances and other funding 27 Enrolment 27 Learning support 28 Further study 29 Appendix 1: Computer requirements 30 Appendix 2: Defi nitions 31 Appendix 3: Cross-credit arrangements from New Zealand Diploma in Business 32 Appendix 4: Fast track to success with our Bachelor of Business Pathway programme 33 Appendix 5: Cross-credit arrangements from New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma 36 Appendix 6: Membership of Chartered Accountants College (CA) and Associate Chartered Accountants College (ACA) with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Formerly NZICA) 37 Appendix 7: Membership of Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia 38 Application for Cross-credit/Cedit transfer form 39 NZIM Diploma in Management 23 NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced) 24 Information systems and technology 25 Certifi cate in Web Design and Writing 25 Contact us Other useful contact details inside back cover inside back cover 1

4 KEY DATES TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments open for November 2014 Enrolments close for Trimester 3 2 November 2014 Trimester 3 offi cially begins 10 November 2014 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 7 December 2014 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 25 January 2015 Trimester 3 fi nal exams February 2015 TRIMESTER 1, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 1 17 February 2015 Graduation ceremony attendance applications close 28 February 2015 Trimester 1 offi cially begins 2 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 29 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 24 May 2015 Trimester 1 fi nal exams June 2015 TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 2 3 July 2015 Trimester 2 offi cially begins 13 July 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 9 August 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 4 October 2015 Trimester 2 fi nal exams 2 6 November 2015 TRIMESTER 3, 2015 Enrolments open for November 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 3 1 November 2015 Trimester 3 offi cially begins 9 November 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 6 December 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 24 January 2016 Trimester 3 fi nal exams February 2016 Note: All fees must be paid before the trimester starts so that we can confi rm your enrolment and send you your course materials. If you are planning to pay your fees by student loan, you need to apply to StudyLink at least four weeks before the start of the trimester. 2

5 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Qualification code: OP7001 Levels: 5 7 QUALIFICATION As the business world becomes increasingly demanding and complex, a Bachelor of Business will give you a competitive advantage. The Bachelor of Business can be studied as a single or double major. Alternatively, you can study for a diploma or NZIM qualifi cation. GRADUATE PROFILE Graduates of the Bachelor of Business: have strong interpersonal communication and infl uencing skills understand a variety of business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations will be able to identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives by the use of suitable techniques with reference to ethical frameworks will be able to critically evaluate the international, cross-cultural, economic, social and legal environments within business functions will be able to anticipate, adapt to and promote changes important to a business have a more developed understanding of their major area of specialisation, including the ability to select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SINGLE MAJOR Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It s easy to start planning your Bachelor of Business with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan Note: My Study Plan is not available for the unspecifi ed major. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH A SINGLE MAJOR To study for a Bachelor of Business with a single major you need to complete 18 courses, each worth 20 credits. This makes a total of 360 credits, of which: a maximum of 160 credits (8 courses) are at Level 5 a minimum of 80 credits (4 courses) are at Level 7. Single majors are: Accounting Human Resource Management Management Unspecifi ed. REQUIREMENTS FINANCE FOR MANAGERS If you are studying the human resource management or management major, we recommend you select Finance for Managers. If you are studying the unspecifi ed major, unless you intend to complete Level 6 and 7 accounting courses, we recommend you select Finance for Managers. 3

6 ACCOUNTING MAJOR Accountants are employed in public practice, industry, government and educational organisations. They may specialise in auditing, fi nancial accounting, management accounting, taxation, fi nancial management, insolvency, consultancy, or a mix of these specialisations. Our accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for their Chartered Accountants (CA) college and Associated Chartered Accountants (ACA) college and by Certifi ed Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia. Appendices 6 and 7 have more information on meeting Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA requirements. Students may also be eligible for exemptions for subjects in the UK Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualifi cations and the Association of Certifi ed Chartered Accountants (ACCA) qualifi cations. Full details of admission requirements for these professional bodies may be found on their websites. The qualifi cation page on our website has a link to each website. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE NOTE: ALL S ARE 20 CREDITS CODE NINE CORE S (180 CREDITS) LEVEL Accounting Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management * Business Computing Business Ethics Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Statistical Analysis 5 FOUR MAJOR S (80 CREDITS) Financial Accounting Management Accounting Accounting Information Systems Advanced Financial Accounting 7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) Advanced Management Accounting Auditing Taxation 7 THREE ELECTIVE S (60 CREDITS) To achieve your full degree, you need to complete 18 courses totalling 360 credits. You need to choose three elective courses (60 credits) with a maximum of one at Level 5 and a minimum of one at Level 7. You can choose your electives from any Open Polytechnic degree qualifi cation see our website for the range of options or contact us. If you are doing the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand programme you will need to complete specified electives see Appendix 6. * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. 4

7 STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study Business Communication as your fi rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualifi cation page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Level Accounting Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management We recommend you complete Level 5 courses fi rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7. ACCOUNTING MAJOR Business Computing Business Communication Statistical Analysis Level Business Ethics Financial Accounting Organisational Behaviour Management Accounting Accounting Information Systems Level 7 Major Advanced Financial Accounting Major Electives Elective Level 5 or above Elective Level 6 or above Elective Level 7 Key Core Major Elective 5

8 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR The Human Resource Management major includes both theoretical and practical (applied) papers. These range from knowledge of legal responsibilities to interviewing skills, and from recruitment strategies to the effective management of change within an organisation. Graduates from this major are qualifi ed to work in HR departments, employee relations or general administration and management. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE NOTE: ALL S ARE 20 CREDITS CODE NINE CORE S (180 CREDITS) LEVEL Accounting OR Finance for Managers Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management * Business Computing Business Ethics Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Statistical Analysis 5 EIGHT MAJOR S (140 CREDITS) Employment Law Human Resource Management Employment Relations Marketing Strategic Human Resources Applications Managing Change Strategic Management Strategic Human Resources Development 7 ONE ELECTIVE (20 CREDITS) Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualifi cation see our website for the range of options. * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. 6

9 STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study Business Communication as your fi rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualifi cation page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Level Accounting OR Finance for Managers The Economic Environment Introduction to Commercial Law Organisations and Management We recommend you complete Level 5 courses fi rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR Business Computing Business Communication Statistical Analysis Level Business Ethics Employment Law Employment Relations Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Marketing Level Strategic Management Strategic Human Resources Applications Strategic Human Resources Development Managing Change Elective (Any level) Elective Key Core Major Elective 7

10 MANAGEMENT MAJOR Bachelor of Business graduates with a Management major will have a mix of theoretical and practical management knowledge and skills that will enable them to work as professional managers. Graduates will be able to: analyse, organise and synthesise information communicate accurately and with confi dence think critically, and recognise and deal with the unquantifi able recognise the implications of the shifting business environment and respond creatively have an integrated view of organisations and recognise the implications and signifi cance of particular problems organise, lead and control an organisation s human and non-human resources so that it can achieve its objectives more effectively. Management graduates will be able to work as professional managers in a variety of profi t making and non profi t making business organisations, from small local enterprises to multinational and international corporations, at any level from fi rst-line manager up to senior executive. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE NOTE: ALL S ARE 20 CREDITS CODE NINE CORE S (180 CREDITS) Accounting OR Finance for Managers Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management * Business Computing Business Ethics Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Statistical Analysis 5 THREE MAJOR S (60 CREDITS) Human Resource Management Marketing Strategic Management 7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) Operations Management Applied Management Leadership 6 PLUS THREE OF THE FOLLOWING (60 CREDITS) Marketing Management Quality Management Strategic Human Resource Applications Managing Change Strategic Human Resource Development Project Management 7 LEVEL 5 8

11 ONE ELECTIVE (20 CREDITS): Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualifi cation; however we recommend Personal and Organisational Learning. If you choose this course you should study it as early as possible in your study programme. See our website for a full list of course options. * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study Business Communication as your fi rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualifi cation page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. MANAGEMENT MAJOR Level Accounting OR Finance for Managers The Economic Environment Introduction to Commercial Law Organisations and Management We recommend you complete Level 5 courses fi rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level Business Computing Business Communication Statistical Analysis Level Business Ethics Human Resource Management Marketing Organisational Behaviour Major Major Level Strategic Management Major Major Major Elective (Any level) Elective Key Core Major Elective 9

12 UNSPECIFIED MAJOR The Bachelor of Business with an unspecifi ed major meets the needs of students who want to vary their study as their career develops and changes. Like a Bachelor of Business with a single major, it is made up of 18 courses of 20 credits each, of which: at least 80 credits (4 courses) must be at Level 7 no more than 160 credits (8 courses) can be at Level 5 a minimum of 80 credits must come from a sequential qualifi cation of study that includes 40 credits at Level 7 in one discipline. Contact us if you need help choosing your courses. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE NOTE: ALL S ARE 20 CREDITS CODE NINE CORE S (180 CREDITS) LEVEL Accounting OR Finance for Managers Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management * Business Computing Business Ethics Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Statistical Analysis 5 PLUS FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING (80 CREDITS) Financial Accounting Management Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Finance Corporate and Finance Law Employment Law Human Resource Management Employment Relations Marketing Operations Management Applied Management Leadership Principles of Information Management 6 10

13 CODE PLUS FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING (80 CREDITS) LEVEL Advanced Financial Accounting Advanced Management Accounting Auditing Taxation Marketing Management 7 UNSPECIFIED MAJOR Quality Management Strategic Human Resource Applications Managing Change Strategic Management Strategic Human Resource Development Information Systems and Technology Management (offered for the last time in Trimester 1, 2015) Project Management Data Communications and Computer Networks (offered for the last time in Trimester 2, 2015) ONE ELECTIVE (20 CREDITS) 7 Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualifi cation see our website for the range of options. * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. 11

14 STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study Business Communication as your fi rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Level Accounting OR Finance for Managers The Economic Environment Introduction to Commercial Law Organisations and Management We recommend you complete Level 5 courses fi rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level Business Computing Business Communication Statistical Analysis Level Business Ethics Elective Elective Organisational Behaviour Elective Elective Level 7 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective (Any level) Elective Key Core Elective 12

15 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH A DOUBLE MAJOR You can complete a double major in Accounting and Management. A degree qualifi cation with a double major is made up of 20 courses of 20 credits each (a total of 400 credits), of which: 140 credits (7 courses) are at Level credits (7 courses) are at Level credits (6 courses) are at Level 7. There are no electives. PREREQUISITES Remember, before you choose which courses to enrol in you need to check that you have already successfully completed the prerequisites. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS DOUBLE MAJOR 13

16 ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE NOTE: ALL S ARE 20 CREDITS CODE NINE CORE S (180 CREDITS) LEVEL Accounting Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management * Business Computing Business Ethics Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Statistical Analysis 5 SEVEN MAJOR S (140 CREDITS) Financial Accounting Management Accounting Accounting Information Systems Human Resource Management Marketing Advanced Financial Accounting Strategic Management 7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) Advanced Management Accounting Auditing Taxation 7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) Marketing Management Quality Management Strategic Human Resource Applications Managing Change Project Management 7 * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. 14

17 STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study Business Communication as your fi rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualifi cation page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Level Accounting Introduction to Commercial Law The Economic Environment Organisations and Management We recommend you complete Level 5 courses fi rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7. ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR Business Computing Business Communication Statistical Analysis Level Business Ethics Financial Accounting Management Accounting Organisational Behaviour Accounting Information Systems Human Resource Management Marketing Level Strategic Management Advanced Financial Accounting Major Major Major Major Key Core Major 15

18 CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS Open Polytechnic certificates An Open Polytechnic certifi cate is made up of at least two courses and can be used as a stepping stone to a diploma or degree. OPEN POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMAS An Open Polytechnic diploma is the equivalent of one year s full-time study or can be completed in 2 3 years of part-time study. Diplomas can be used as stepping stones to Open Polytechnic degrees, and courses completed for one diploma may be credited towards another diploma. A diploma is made up of six courses. At least four of those courses must be at or above the level at which the diploma is rated. So for a Level 6 diploma, you must complete at least four courses at Level 6 or above. We suggest you plan your study so that, where applicable, the fi rst qualifi cation you gain is a diploma. Please note that some courses have prerequisites, so you might not be able to complete a diploma in two trimesters. Note: All certifi cate and diploma courses are 20 credits. Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It s easy to start planning your Open Polytechnic certifi cate or diploma with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan OPEN POLYTECHNIC CERTIFICATE IN TERTIARY STUDY SKILLS Qualification code: OP4240 Level 4 If you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the fi rst time or you ve been away from study for a while, the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills is a good place to start. The certifi cate is made up of two courses to help you develop learning strategies, academic writing, information literacy, research and online learning skills. You will have a mentor for your fi rst course to support your learning. For your second course you will choose an area of interest like business, communication, environment, psychology, information and library studies or social work. When you successfully complete the second course, you will achieve the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills and have one course towards an Open Polytechnic qualifi cation at Level 5 or above. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To successfully achieve the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills you need to complete TSS444 Tertiary Study Skills and one elective course. View the qualifi cation page on our website for more information or contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 16

19 Management diplomas DIPLOMA IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT Qualification code: OP5206 Level: 5 This diploma introduces aspiring managers and team leaders to a range of management techniques. If you are already working as a manager, the diploma provides a pathway to a qualifi cation that will recognise your existing knowledge and skills. Once you ve completed the Diploma in Applied Management you can credit relevant courses to a Bachelor of Business. You must choose Organisations and Management unless you have already studied an introductory management course. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAS This qualifi cation is also available under the Bachelor of Applied Management. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE CODE CORE S LEVEL Human Resource Management Applied Management * Organisations and Management OR Organisational Behaviour Business Computing OR Principles of Records Management Business Communication OR Professional and Technical Writing PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING The Economic Environment Personal and Organisational Learning Accessing Information Global Environmental Studies Sustainability and New Zealand Relationship and Communication Management Aotearoa New Zealand Society 5 * Business Computing has replaced Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualifi cation. 17

20 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (OP7411) AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (OP7412) Level: 7 The Open Polytechnic Graduate Certifi cate in Business and Graduate Diploma in Business are designed for people who have an undergraduate degree and want to develop knowledge and skills for a business or management role. You can study courses within the disciplines of accountancy, fi nance, management, business, marketing, and quality, including those specifi ed for chartered accountants or associate chartered accountants certifi cation. Specifi ed papers that you need to complete for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership can be studied as part of the Graduate Certifi cate/diploma in Business. Both qualifi cations will give you the prerequisite knowledge needed for postgraduate study in a business related discipline, including the skills to: understand a variety of business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives select and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques. Note: You must have an undergraduate degree to gain admission into the Graduate Certifi cate in Business. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To be awarded with the Graduate Certifi cate in Business, you must successfully complete three courses from the list below, with at least two at Level 7. You then need to complete an additional three courses (at least two at Level 7) to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Business. Please note: We recommend that you study Level 6 accounting courses before studying any at Level CODE LEVEL Financial Accounting Management Accounting Business Ethics Accounting Information Systems Business Finance Corporate and Finance Law Employment Law Human Resource Management Employment Relations Marketing Operations Management Applied Management Leadership Organisational Behaviour Information Management Advanced Financial Accounting Advanced Management Accounting Auditing Taxation Marketing Management Quality Management Strategic Human Resource Applications Managing Change Strategic Management Strategic Human Resource Development Project Management Social Informatics 7

21 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Qualification code: OP7210 Level: 7 This diploma is for people who want to improve their skills and knowledge and develop the ability to think and manage strategically. When you fi nish the qualifi cation, you will be able to take a long-term systemic view of organisations, analyse the strategic environment in which they operate, assess and select suitable strategic options and implement strategic change. To be admitted to the diploma you will need to have an undergraduate degree. You can enrol either in this Level 7 diploma or in a Bachelor of Business majoring in Management, but not in both. MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE CODE CORE S LEVEL Business Ethics Leadership Managing Change Strategic Management 7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING Marketing Management Quality Management Project Management Communication Management 7 19

22 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Qualification code: OP7203 Level: 7 To be admitted into the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting qualifi cation, you must have an undergraduate degree. You may study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting if you have an overseas degree and you are doing additional courses for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership or if you have a business degree with a non accounting major. Please note that Level 7 accounting courses have prerequisites. You will need to complete a maximum of two Level 6 courses and at least one Level 7 elective. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE This diploma is made up of six courses. These cannot be courses that are already credited towards your Bachelor of Business. CODE CORE S LEVEL Advanced Management Accounting Auditing Taxation 7 GROUP 2 CHOOSE TWO S FROM THIS GROUP Financial Accounting Management Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Finance Corporate and Finance Law Employment Law Human Resource Management Employment Relations Marketing Operations Management Applied Management Business Environment Analysis Principles of Information Management Intercultural Communication Interpersonal Communication Organisational Communication Reputation Management Writing for Specifi c Purposes Coastal and Marine Management Resource Management Act and Local Government Act Conservation and Natural Resources Law Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 6 20