2016 ENTRY. NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Information for International applicants. international.eit.ac.nz STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY STUDENT PROFILE

Transcription

1 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN Information for International applicants 2016 ENTRY The New Zealand Diploma in Business offers you stimulating studies and provides a pathway to a career in many aspects of accounting, marketing and management. The New Zealand Diploma in Business programme enables graduates to pursue further study. Most New Zealand Diploma in Business courses can cross credit to the Bachelor of Business Studies offered at EIT Napier. In particular, the programme is designed to: Develop a broad range of generic business skills, principles and practices. Develop an organised approach to problem solving. Develop well organised communication and interpersonal skills. Develop self direction and independent working practices. Develop a recognition of the ethical dimensions inherent in decision making. Qualification New Zealand Diploma in Business Programme level Level 6 Length Start dates Two years 15 February and 18 July STUDENT PROFILE Name Julia Heinze Study options Fees Total number of credits Class times Full-time NZ$ 17,900 per year Please see overleaf for additional costs. 240 Classes are scheduled between 9.00am and 3.00pm, Monday - Friday. Usually two x two hour lectures and a one hour tutorial per week, per course Country Germany EIT has a really familiar atmosphere and the learning experience is unique. The lecturers teaching is practical which is important since I want to apply my knowledge later in real business situations. Also, the Hawke s Bay is a great place to explore activities like hiking and kayaking, and it is perfect for people interested in photography and outdoor activities. STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY Individual study hours Location Two hours of individual study for each classroom hour Napier and Gisborne Contact International Centre Phone: international@eit.ac.nz Strong focus on applied learning, an approach which is highly valued by 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 AUG 2015

2 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately $100 - $130 per course for textbooks. Approximately $100 per year for stationery. Upon completion of diploma 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 2016 Easter Holidays March JOB OPPORTUNITIES Possible jobs and career opportunities can include: Accounting Technicians Administrators Production Controller Management Market Researcher STUDY PATHWAYS The attainment of the New Zealand Diploma in Business can lead to employment opportunities in accounting, including accounting technicians, management and marketing. Students may pursue further study as most New Zealand Diploma in Business courses can Cross Credit to the Bachelor of Business Studies offered at EIT Napier. ENTRY CRITERIA 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, 6 June Friday, 24 June 27 June - 15 July Monday, 18 July 26 September - 7 October Monday, 10 October ENGLISH LANGUAGE 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 (550) or IELTS (6.0 Academic) with no band score lower than 5.5 or equivalent, or completion of an EIT Hawke s Bay assessment. HB Anniversary Day Friday, 21 October Labour Day Monday, 24 October Programme Ends Friday, 25 November 2016 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 ASSESSMENTS All assessments for the School of Business 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.

3 PROGRAMME INFORMATION The NZDipBus consists of 12 courses with a compulsory core of six courses. No more than three courses may be taken at the 400 level. At least four of the optional courses must be taken at the 600 level. Each course represents 200 hours of study, which generally involves a minimum of 60 hours class contact. CORE COURSES: (You must complete at least SIX of the seven courses) 500 Accounting Principles 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 520 The Economic Environment 530 Organisation and Management 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 550 Business Computing 560 Business Communication OPTIONAL COURSES: (You must choose at least SIX from the following list, of which FOUR must be at 600 level) 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 432 Office Management 435 Fundamentals of Small Business 501 Accounting Practices 601 Financial Accounting 602 Management Accounting 603 Business Finance 606 Taxation 630 Leadership 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business 632 Operations Management 633 Human Resource Management 635 Employment Relations 636 Applied Management 644 Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies 648 Marketing Planning and Control 650 Applied Computing GISBORNE COURSES The following courses are offered in Gisborne. SEMESTER ONE 500 Accounting Principles 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 550 Business Computing 560 Business Communication 601 Financial Accounting 602 Accounting Management 630 Leadership 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business SEMESTER TWO 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 501 Accounting Practices 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 520 The Economic Environment 530 Organisation & Management 603 Business Finance 606 Taxation 632 Operations Management 633 Human Resource Management 636 Applied Management 650 Applied Computing Please refer to the course descriptors. The equivalent of 20 credits from other courses may be approved by the Programme Coordinator.

4 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN 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 contacts 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 Management. We value our partnership with students and aim to provide quality education in a supportive environment, encouraging personal growth and professional development. NAME QUALIFICATION NAPIER STAFF Fin Hamilton B Com Hons (Edinburgh), CA,(Scotland) Robbie Field BA Hons (Ind/Org Psychology), MA (HR), B Comm (Business Economics, Industrial Psychology) Dr Lara Giles PHD, Dip Tch, M Ed (1st class Hons),BEdDesign Dr Djavlonbek Kadirov PHD, MSc (Marketing), BSc (Economics) Carolyn Martin BCA, CA Barbara Stokes BSc Hons Robyn Pascoe BCS, DIP BC Dr Ram Roy PHD. M Tech, B Eng, PG DipBA (UC), MPOMS (USA), MCILT (NZ) Cathy Saenger BSc (Maths) Donna Petry M Com Guy Harding BBS(Accounting), PGDipBusDesign Conrad Schumacher LLB (Hons), BA (Hons)Illustration Janet Turvey BA Hons (Economics), PG Ed Noel Yahanpath BSc (Maths), MBA, FAIBFPainting GISBORNE STAFF Steve Hinge DBA, MBA DipMan Darcelle Koia GDipTch & Learning, BMS, NZDipBus Tina Blumenthal Joanna Frain CA, BBS

5 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION CREDIT VALUE NZQA LEVEL SEMESTER OFFERED CORE COURSES 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business Students will be able to summarise, analyse, interpret and present data, make predictions and apply financial mathematics to aid business decision making Office Management Students will demonstrate knowledge of effectively managing an office and its employees Fundamentals of Small Business Students will demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, and operation of small business in the New Zealand context Accounting Principles Students will understand financial statements and reports and be able to analyse and interpret financial performance for sole traders and small companies. 501 Accounting Practices Students will record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities. A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus course 400 or 500 Accounting Principles or equivalent knowledge and skills. 510 Introduction to Commercial Law Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in law relevant to business The Economic Environment Students will apply elements of economic theory with emphasis on the contemporary New Zealand environment

6 COURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION CREDIT VALUE NZQA LEVEL SEMESTER OFFERED OPTIONAL COURSES 530 Organisation and Management Students will develop knowledge and skills for management in organisations. 541 Fundamentals of Marketing Students will have a working knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts relevant to contemporary organisations. 560 Business Communication Students will apply communication knowledge and skills in the evolving context of New Zealand and global business Financial Accounting Students will apply Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) to prepare and present general purpose financial reports for a company and evaluate a listed company for the purpose of shareholder investment. 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. Management Accounting Students will collect, interpret, present and use relevant management accounting information for an organisation to effectively plan, control and make appropriate decisions regarding business operations. A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus courses 400or 500 Accounting Principles and 501 Accounting Practices. Business Finance Students will apply financial management knowledge and skills to small and medium size entities for decision-making purposes. A level of knowledge as provided by the NZDipBus courses 400 or 500 Accounting Principles. Taxation Students will apply knowledge of taxation rules to New Zealand taxable entities in a range of situations. A level of knowledge as provided in the NZDipBus course 400or 500 Accounting Principles or the equivalent. Leadership Students will understand concepts and apply principles of leadership in a dynamic environment. Students will create a personal plan to develop their leadership abilities. NZDipBus course 530 Organisations and Management or equivalent knowledge and skills Strategic Planning for Small Business Students will develop a strategic plan for a small business in New Zealand. NZDipBus course 530 Organisations and Management or the equivalent Operations Management Students will understand functions of operations management and apply techniques to ensure efficient and effective provision of goods and services. NZDipBus course 530 Organisations and Management or the equivalent

7 633 Human Resource Management Students will understand the roles, functions and application of Human Resource Management processes within contemporary New Zealand organisations & NZDipBus course 530 Organisations and Management or the equivalent. Employment Relations 635 Students will apply current New Zealand employment relations legislation, processes and practices, and understand the implications for employment relationships. NZDipBus course 633 Human Resource Management or the equivalent. Marketing Planning and Control 648 Students will produce an operational marketing plan for a market, business or product. NZDipBus course 541 Fundamentals of Marketing or the equivalent. If you would like to see a full prescription, visit the NZQA website

8 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN 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 06 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 2016 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.