Certificate in Business Administration [Level 4] 2016

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1 Certificate in Business Administration [Level 4] 2016 For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents The Certificate in Business Administration Level 4 is a qualification consisting of unit standards totaling 120 credits with two embedded national certificates and delivered over 41 weeks. The student may select a programme with either an accounting or computer option and on successful completion will be eligible for the National Certificate in Business Administration & Computing Level 3 and the National Certificate in Business Administration Level 4. Through the application of academic skills, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of business administration in the New Zealand business context. Your career opportunities Executive/ Personal Assistant Administration Assistant Frontline reception Receptionist Customer Service Office Support Secretarial Word Process Operator/ Data Entry Accounts Payable/Receivable/General Plus more! Study pathways Diploma in Applied Business Level 5 NZ Diploma in Business Level 6 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Level 5 EIT Tairāwhiti Level 4 February, July 120 credits One year Full-time $5,598 including Course related costs, NZQA fees and student levy. This is a guide only. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only. Programme Contact: Tairāwhiti. Ambah Southon Phone: ext [email protected] EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY eit.ac.nz Te Aho a Māui

2 Semester One Feburary Start Programme Starts Monday, 22 February 2016 Easter Holidays 25 March - 29 March ANZAC Day Monday, 25 April 18 April - 29 April Term 2 Starts Monday, 2 May Queen s Birthday Monday, 6 June Semester One Ends Friday, 1 July Mid Year Holidays 4 July - 22 July Semester Two Semester Two Starts Monday, 25 July 26 September - 7 October Term Four Starts Monday, 10 October Labour Day Monday, 24 October Programme Ends Friday, 2 December 2016 Semester Two July Start Programme Starts Monday, 25 July 26 September - 7 October Term Four Starts Monday, 10 October Labour Day Monday, 24 October Semester Ends Friday, 25 November 2016 End of Year Holidays 2 December - 17 February 2017 Semester One Semester Starts Monday, 20 February 2017 Easter Holidays 14 April - 18 April 17 April - 28 April ANZAC Day Tuesday, 25 April Term 2 Starts Monday, 1 April Queen s Birthday Monday, 5 June Programme Ends Friday, 30 June 2017 NZQA Certificates (each): $ On completion students may be eligible for the National Certificate in Business Administration Level 3 and National Certificate in Business Administration Level 4. (Apply directly to NZQA)

3 Subject areas Data and file management Word Processing Spreadsheets (including Pivot Tables) Database MYOB and Payroll functions Ergonomics Administration Services Customer Service and Reception Oral, written and electronic communication Desktop Publishing and PowerPoint Financial Transactions Preparation of PAYE, FBT and GST documents ENTRY CRITERIA A personal interview may be part of the application process. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Standard Entry Applicants less than 20 years old: Applicants will require a minimum of 10 credits NCEA Level 1 from any literacy sub field or domain, and a minimum of 10 credits NCEA Level 1 from any numeracy sub field or domain. For the literacy standard, these skills can be assessed in English or te reo Māori. For the numeracy standard these skills can be assessed in maths or pāngarau (Māori immersion maths). For applicants without these NCEA credits or equivalent: NQF credits of an equivalent or higher level which demonstrate achievement in these discipline areas including the National Certificate in Business Administration Level 2, National Certificate in Computing Level 2 or EIT Certificate in Business Level 3. Applicants 20 years old or more: Students over 20 are classified as mature students. Mature students with life skills and/or work experience who do not meet the stated requirements but have the equivalent ability and experience are encouraged to apply. Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level. English language entry requirement If english is not your first language you 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 IELTS (5.5 Academic) tests, or completion of accepted international equivalents. Entry with credit If students have already completed one or more unit standards in this programme they may be able to use them for this qualification. Class times pm Monday to Friday. Individual Study Hours 10 hours per credit. Facilities In the Middleton building (M Block) on the Tairāwhiti campus, there are five networked computer laboratories with various student stations (from 12 to 23) in each. The rooms are environmentally controlled, with data show equipment in each room. There is also a Hardware and Software lab both of which cater for 17 students in a block. Assessments The programme will be assessed in line with NZQA requirements. Programme Information On successful completion of this programme, students will have skills and knowledge that may include, but is not limited to the following: Use a range of interpersonal and communication skills Employ a broad knowledge of administrative and clerical functions Meetings management including participation, conducting and minutes recording Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

4 HOW TO ENROL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Request an Application Pack. This includes detailed programme information, entry requirements, and an enrolment form eit.ac.nz [email protected] Complete and return the enrolment form and all supporting documents outlined in your Application Pack. You may be contacted and invited to an interview. You will receive an acceptance letter with programme information including your programme start date. Your acceptance letter may also include course selection forms, you need to complete and return them. You or your employer will receive an invoice. Organise payment of your fees. DISCLAIMER: There is a nationwide transition to new New Zealand qualifications at Levels 1-6. Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Whilst all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes are offered and regulations are current, EIT reserves the right to change content, method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or impose limitations on enrolment. Some programmes mentioned in this publication are subject to final approval and accreditation or sufficient enrolments being received. Fees for 2016 will be set by EIT Council by November 2015 and are subject to change. Check eit.ac.nz for the latest information or phone

5 WORLD CLASS A RATED LECTURERS EIT lecturers have the latest knowledge and research in their field of expertise, and are able to attract all-important research grants. For you, it means highly qualified academics who have the most up-to-date learning available. EIT is rated one of the top two institutes of technology and polytechnics in New Zealand for research excellence by the Tertiary Education Commission. This helps EIT secure funding through the Government s performance-based research fund. Government funding helps EIT continue to play a leading role in research in New Zealand. Our lecturers are in demand to work closely on research projects with universities, polytechnics, businesses and organisations at regional, national and international levels. They pass on their knowledge to you via their teaching. When you study at EIT, you will be at an institute that is highly rated for quality academic research. Academic Staff Our tutors are highly trained professionals with particular areas of expertise in computing and office administration. We value our partnership with students and aim to provide quality education in a supportive environment encouraging personal growth and professional development. Student Finance - STUDYLINK StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. It administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other forms of financial assistance for students. The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and only borrow what they need. Use StudyLink s What You Can Get eligibility test to find out what you may be eligible for. STUDYLINK on or online at COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course No Brief Description NZQA Level No. of Credits 108 Apply text processing skills to produce business documents Apply text processing skills to produce specialist documents Use a word processor to produce documents Produce business or organisational information using word processing functions 113 Produce business or organisational information using advanced word processing functions Demonstrate knowledge of and use office automation systems Provide office reception services Prepare computerised payroll and related administration records using payroll software Write in plain English Interview in a formal situation 4 5

6 1852 Prepare a revenue statement and balance sheet Prepare IRD employer reporting documentation for PAYE, FBT and GST Manage and protect data in a personal computer Demonstrate knowledge of the components of personal computer systems Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use Create and use a simple computer flatfile database to solve a problem Create and use a computer database to provide a solution for organisation use Produce desktop published documents to meet a set brief Produce desktop published documents for organisation use Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations Integrate business administration functions and systems Apply knowledge of a formal meeting Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory Answer customer enquiries on the telephone in a wide range of contexts Respond to customer enquiries by writing in a range of contexts Write a user guide or technical text Key in text at 15 wpm Produce a relational database solution for organisational use Produce documents for a workplace using a computer Use a computerised accounts receivable and payable system to produce financial information Use a pivot table to display data Apply spreadsheet features to present data to meet a brief 3 6