NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
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CONTENTS Key dates 2 New Zealand Diploma in Business 3 Other qualifi cations 6 Open Polytechnic qualifi cations 6 Diploma in Accounting (DipAccy) 6 Diploma in Human Resources (DipHR) 7 Diploma in Information Systems (DipIS) 7 Appendix 1: Cross-credit to Bachelor of Business 16 Appendix 2: Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing 17 Appendix 3: Credit transfer schedule of NZIM qualifi cations to New Zealand Diploma in Business 18 Appendix 4: Credit transfer to New Zealand Diploma in Business 19 Appendix 5: Computer requirements 21 Appendix 6: Defi nitions 22 Diploma in Marketing (DipMktg) 8 Diploma in Small Business (DipSmBus) 8 Additional qualifi cations 9 Accounting Technicians 9 NZIM Diploma in Management (DipMgt) 10 NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced) DipMgt (Advanced) 11 General Information 12 Study pathways 12 Assessment 12 Admission requirements 13 Internet access 13 Study time 13 Fees 13 Course outlines 13 Loans, allowances and other funding 13 Enrolment 14 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 14 Credit transfer 14 Learning support 14 Further study 15 Contact us Other useful contact details Cross-credit/Credit transfer form inside back cover inside back cover 1
KEY DATES TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments open for 2015 1 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 25 27 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 19 26 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 2016 1 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 24 26 February 2016 Note: All fees must be paid before the trimester starts so 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
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Qualification code: NC5121 Levels: 4 6 QUALIFICATION The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a nationally recognised, broad-based business qualifi cation which equips you for a wide range of business careers or for further study in accounting and management. It is recognised by a number of professional bodies. The diploma is made up of 12 courses, and Open Polytechnic offers a range of these courses over three trimesters each year. The information in this brochure relates to Version 3 of the New Zealand Diploma in Business. FUTURE SKILLS When you have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Business you will be able to apply: business skills interpersonal and communication skills critical problem-solving skills decision-making skills the ability to recognise ethical and cultural issues skills to work independently and within a team environment research abilities and knowledge to undertake further study and professional development. You can fi nd the full graduate profi le and more information on the NZQA website. Go to: nzqa.govt.nz Brief course descriptions, availability, exam details and fees are available on our website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE You will be awarded a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) when you have passed 240 credits (12 courses), with at least 80 credits (four courses) at Level 6 and no more than 60 credits (three courses) at Level 4. Your credits must include at least six of the core courses and six of the electives. You may use the seventh core course as an elective. Core courses You must do at least six of these the seventh can be done as an elective. COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS 500 Accounting Principles (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 5 20 520 The Economic Environment 5 20 530 Organisations and Management 5 20 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 5 20 550 Business Computing 5 20 560 Business Communication 5 20 3
Elective courses You must do at least six of these, fi ve if your sixth elective is chosen from the core course list. At least four must be at Level 6 that is, from courses with numbers in the 600 series. COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDIT SELECT TWO FROM 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 4 20 435 Fundamentals of Small Business 4 20 501 Accounting Practices 5 20 SELECT FOUR FROM 601 Financial Accounting 6 20 602 Management Accounting 6 20 603 Business Finance 6 20 606 Taxation 6 20 630 Leadership 6 20 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business 6 20 632 Operations Management 6 20 633 Human Resource Management 6 20 635 Employment Relations 6 20 636* Applied Management (not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 642 Marketing Research 6 20 644 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies 6 20 648 Marketing Planning and Control 6 20 650 Applied Computing 6 20 655 Information Systems Management 6 20 * This course is no longer offered by Open Polytechnic. If you have already completed this course, it will still count towards your completion of this qualifi cation. 4
To help plan your study, fill in the course planner below: Level 6 Minimum of four courses Elective Elective Elective Elective Level 4/5 Maximum of eight courses Core Core Core Elective Core Core Core Elective Plan your qualification online It s easy to start planning your New Zealand Diploma in 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 5
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS On the way through your study, you may become eligible for an Open Polytechnic diploma, another qualifi cation or a professional membership. Open Polytechnic qualifications Open Polytechnic diplomas are made up of six New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and you can credit transfer a maximum of three courses from another institution or qualifi cation. You should still enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualifi cation (code NC5121). The Open Polytechnic diplomas are: Diploma in Accounting Diploma in Human Resources Diploma in Information Systems Diploma in Marketing Diploma in Small Business. Note: If you have completed one of the above diplomas you can study another six courses and gain the full New Zealand Diploma in Business. An unspecifi ed credit is not permitted for these diplomas. For all of the following qualifi cations, courses marked with * are core New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and courses marked ** have prerequisites. Course descriptions, availability, exam details and fees are available on our website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING (DIPACCY) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 500 Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 501 Accounting Practices 5 20 601 Financial Accounting** 6 20 602 Management Accounting** 6 20 PLUS ONE OF 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 520 The Economic Environment* 5 20 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 550 Business Computing* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 PLUS ONE OF 603 Business Finance** 6 20 606 Taxation** 6 20 6
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES (DIPHR) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 633 Human Resource Management** 6 20 635 Employment Relations** 6 20 PLUS TWO OF 550 Business Computing* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 636* Applied Management (not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 * This course is no longer offered by Open Polytechnic. If you have already completed this course, it will still count towards your completion of this qualifi cation. DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DIPIS) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 550 Business Computing* 5 20 650 Applied Computing** 6 20 652 Systems Development Project** (see note below) 6 20 655 Information Systems Management** 6 20 PLUS TWO OF 500 Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 4 20 501 Accounting Practices 5 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 520 The Economic Environment* 5 20 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 Note: If you have not completed 652 Systems Development Project prior to 2015, you will be unable to study towards this diploma because the prescription has expired. 7
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING (DIPMKTG) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 5 20 642 Marketing Research** 6 20 644 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies** 6 20 648 Marketing Planning and Control** 6 20 PLUS TWO OF 500 Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 4 20 435 Fundamentals of Small Business 4 20 520 The Economic Environment* 5 20 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 630 Leadership** 6 20 DIPLOMA IN SMALL BUSINESS (DIPSMBUS) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FIVE COMPULSORY COURSES 500 Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 435 Fundamentals of Small Business 4 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 541 Fundamentals of Marketing* 5 20 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business** 6 20 PLUS ONE OF 603 Business Finance** 6 20 606 Taxation** 6 20 633 Human Resource Management** 6 20 8
Additional qualifications ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Accounting technicians are professional support people who work in accounting and fi nance organisations and in other business and commercial organisations. They are skilled in the practical aspects of accounting and management information systems and related technology. The New Zealand Diploma in Business with an accounting specialisation is the academic component for membership requirements of the College of Accounting Technicians of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand qualifi cation. (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is the trading name for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants). QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS NINE COMPULSORY COURSES 500 Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles) 5 20 501 Accounting Practices 5 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 520 The Economic Environment* 5 20 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 550 Business Computing 5 20 601 Financial Accounting** 6 20 602 Management Accounting** 6 20 PLUS TWO OF 603 Business Finance** 6 20 605 Internal Auditing (not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 606 Taxation** 6 20 PLUS ONE FURTHER DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS COURSE. Other requirements for membership of the College of Accounting Technicians. You must complete two years of relevant accounting employment. This must comprise of at least 17.5 hours (full-time equivalent based on a 35 hour week) per week for a minimum duration of three months in any one role. A pass in the Foundations Programme. To fi nd out more contact: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand PO Box 11342 Wellington 6142 Phone: 0800 469 422 Email: customer@charteredaccountantsanz.com Website: charteredaccountantsanz.com To become a chartered accountant, you need to complete an approved degree, such as Open Polytechnic s Bachelor of Business. You can cross-credit some courses from your New Zealand Diploma in Business to the Bachelor of Business (see Appendix 1). For more information contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 9
NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (DIPMGT) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE If you have passed the following New Zealand Diploma in Business courses, you are eligible for the New Zealand Institute of Management s (NZIM) Diploma in Management. COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 530 Organisations and Management* 5 20 560 Business Communication* 5 20 630 Leadership** 6 20 636 Applied Management (Not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 PLUS TWO OF 500 520 Accounting Principles*/400 Accounting Principles OR The Economic Environment* 5 5 20 20 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 4 20 435 Fundamentals of Small Business 4 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 541 Fundamentals of Marketing* 5 20 550 Business Computing* 5 20 632 Operations Management** 6 20 633 Human Resource Management** 6 20 You can also study for this diploma under our Bachelor of Business qualifi cation. For more information contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. You must complete your NZIM qualifi cation within 10 years of commencement. You can either study 636 Applied Management with another provider or you can study the Bachelor of Business 71234 Applied Management course. Please note that 71234 cannot be credited to the New Zealand Diploma in Business. 10
NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED) DIPMGT (ADVANCED) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE This diploma builds on the Diploma in Management (DipMgt). COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS TWO COMPULSORY COURSES 630 Leadership** 6 20 636 Applied Management (Not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 PLUS: 652 Systems Development Project** (Not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 PLUS FIVE OF 602 603 Management Accounting** OR Business Finance** 6 6 20 20 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business** 6 20 632 Operations Management** 6 20 633 Human Resource Management** 6 20 635 Employment Relations** 6 20 642 Marketing Research** 6 20 648 Marketing Planning and Control** 6 20 650 655 Applied Computing** OR Information Systems Management** 6 6 20 20 Note: To be awarded the DipMgt or DipMgt (Advanced) you will need to register your results directly with NZIM. Registration forms and details of registration fees are available from NZIM and are in the NZIM programme booklet Ascent of Management. You must complete your NZIM qualifi cation within 10 years of commencement. You can either study 636 Applied Management with another provider or you can study the Bachelor of Business 71234 Applied Management course. Please note that 71234 cannot be credited to the New Zealand Diploma in Business. If you have not completed 652 Systems Development Project prior to 2015, you will be unable to study towards this diploma because the prescription has expired. To fi nd out more, contact: New Zealand Institute of Management Freepost 878 PO Box 67 Wellington 6142 Phone: 04 495 8300 Fax: 04 473 0479 Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz Website: nzim.co.nz 11
GENERAL INFORMATION Study pathways Planning a pathway through your qualifi cation will help you to make sure you have done courses in the best order. It will help you make sure you have done any prerequisites before enrolling in courses, and that you have taken the availability of courses into account. If you want to enrol in a course with prerequisites, and you did the prerequisite with another provider, you will need to send us evidence that you have passed it before we can enrol you. We recommend you start with one course if you plan to work and study at the same time. Full-time students may only enrol in three courses per trimester, part-time students may only enrol in two. My Study Plan It s easy to start planning your qualification 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 Assessment We measure your progress and determine whether you have achieved the learning outcomes of your course through assessments such as essays, reports, projects, and examinations. There are two types of assessment: Formative assessment, which involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your fi nal result. Summative assessment, which counts towards your fi nal result. Some courses also have a 3-hour fi nal examination. To be eligible to sit the fi nal examination you must fi nish all the summative in-course assessments by their due date. To pass each course, you must: Submit all your summative in-course assessments by their due date. Score at least 40% in the fi nal examination (if the course has a fi nal examination). Receive a fi nal mark of at least 50% of the total possible marks for the course. Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol. ONLINE ASSESSMENT One of the in-course assessments in the courses listed below will be an online real-time assessment. This means you do the assessment online and get your mark and feedback electronically. So you will get almost instantaneous feedback. Full details will be provided in your course information, and you will also have access to a trial online assessment so you can see how it works. The courses are: 500 Accounting Principles 501 Accounting Practices 530 Organisations and Management 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 550 Business Computing. EXAMINATIONS Open Polytechnic has examination venues throughout New Zealand. You will be allocated a venue closest to your home address. Before you choose the courses you want to enrol in, make sure you can attend the examination, because examination times and dates cannot be changed. Sitting examinations outside New Zealand If you are, or will be, living overseas when the examination time comes, you will need to arrange a suitable examination venue and an appropriate supervisor. We will contact you eight weeks before the examination to help you make these arrangements. Any costs relating to the overseas venue and supervision will be your responsibility, including the costs of your supervisor returning your completed examination paper by courier. Note: A fee may apply if you need to sit your examination overseas and did not pay the international handling fee at the time of enrolment. Special assistance for examinations If you need special arrangements to enable you to sit an examination, we may be able to help. Download and return the Application for Special Assistance form from openpolytechnic.ac.nz/specialassistance We will need your application form at least six weeks before your examination. The more notice we have, the more likely that we will be able to help you. If you would like to discuss your needs you can contact exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz 12
Admission requirements Applicants must have achieved the following from the New Zealand Qualifi cations Framework: A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pāngarau. A minimum of 50 credits at Level 2 or higher, with a minimum 12 credits at Level 2 or higher in each of three subjects, including a minimum of eight credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori; of which four credits must be in reading and four in writing; or Equivalent to the above. ENGLISH LANGUAGE English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your fi rst language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage Internet access You will need access to a computer with internet access. Please note: Your in-course assessments need to be word-processed and submitted online; they will be marked and returned to you electronically Many courses require computers as an integral part of the course Some courses have online assessment You need to access Online Campus discussion forums Important information such as newsletters and assessment feedback are sent electronically. See Appendix 5 for more information and the technical requirements. Study time All courses have a credit value. This helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 12 hours of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study this means each week, divide the total study hours by the number of weeks in the enrolment period. Fees Fees are displayed on each course and qualifi cation page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to fi nd the fee information you need. SET TEXTS A list of set texts required is on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks Texts can be bought online via a link on the qualifi cation page on our website. Or you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click the Open Polytechnic link. Course outlines You can fi nd a full description of New Zealand Diploma in Business course prescriptions on the NZQA website. Go to nzqa.govt.nz Loans, allowances and other funding Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least four weeks before the trimester starts. We cannot confi rm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to fi nd out if you re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We have a fund to help students who are in fi nancial need and have no other option for fi nancial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information, See the last page of this brochure for contact details. SCHOLARSHIPS We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information. For example, if you enrol in a 20-credit course over a trimester (17 weeks), you will need to complete about 11 12 (200 17) hours of study per week. If you are studying full time you should fi nish the diploma in about two years. If you are studying part time it will take three years or more. 13
Enrolment You can apply to enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. Please check the key dates section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester. NEW ZEALAND STUDENTS A New Zealand Student is any New Zealand citizen, including citizens or permanent residents of the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue studying there or in New Zealand; New Zealand residents or New Zealand permanent residents living in New Zealand; and Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents living in New Zealand. For more information contact us see the last page of this brochure for contact details. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students who are residing in New Zealand and studying part-time must have a verified work permit/visa. Please note the expiry date must be after the end date of your course. You also need to have one of the following. A Variation of Conditions allowing study at Open Polytechnic. A letter of authorisation from your employer (on letterhead) confirming that you need to undertake this training as part of your job. International fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. OVERSEAS HANDLING FEE If you live overseas, you will need to pay an extra international handling charge. The amount of this fee will depend on where you live. The overseas handling fee will be added to your course fees when you enrol. LOCATION CHARGE PER TRIMESTER Australia $50 South Pacifi c region $70 East Asia and North America $95 Europe $105 Rest of the world $120 Credit transfer If you have already passed courses, through either us or another tertiary provider, that you think will exempt you from having to do some parts of a qualifi cation you can apply for credit transfer. You will need to provide evidence that you have already met the learning outcomes of the course you want credit for. There is a maximum of four courses you can receive credit transfer for. You can apply for cross-credit and credit transfer after you have enrolled. See Appendices 3 and 4 for more information. Learning support YOUR LECTURER You will have a lecturer for each course you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the course work, make sure you have understood the study material and check your progress. You can contact them on our freephone or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol. STUDENT INFORMATION You can fi nd current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops disability services a student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport 14
MY OPEN POLYTECHNIC My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: update your details view your study information track the status of your materials Further study The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a stepping stone to higher qualifi cations such as the Open Polytechnic s Bachelor of Business or degrees from other polytechnics or universities. See Appendices 1 and 2 for information on cross-crediting your New Zealand Diploma in Business to Open Polytechnic s Bachelor of Business. access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course check your account balance access Online Campus and the library. Once you re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for My OP on the App Store (Apple iphone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone. ONLINE CAMPUS The Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: access and submit assessments link to web pages specifi c to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials communicate with other students in your course, and with your lecturer or tutor access the library download past exam papers. LIBRARY We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: online resources guides on how to search for information a distance lending service with free and fast delivery information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary 15
APPENDIX 1: CROSS-CREDIT TO BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Open Polytechnic has a new pathway to the Bachelor of Business for graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Business. Please see Appendix 2. Open Polytechnic offers a Bachelor of Business degree with majors in accounting, management and human resource management. Cross-credits to this degree from the New Zealand Diploma in Business are listed below. NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS VERSION TWO AND THREE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES 500 Accounting Principles AND 501 Accounting Practices BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COURSES CREDITED 71100 Accounting 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 71110 Introduction to Commercial Law 520 The Economic Environment 71120 The Economic Environment 530 Organisations and Management 71130 Organisations and Management 541 Fundamentals of Marketing AND 644 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies OR 648 Marketing Planning and Control 71231 Marketing 550 Business Computing 71155 Business Computing 560 Business Communication 72140 Business Communication 1 x Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Business course 71199 Unspecifi ed elective If your New Zealand Diploma in Business contains cross-credits, the original source of the cross-credit will be used to determine eligibility for a Bachelor of Business cross-credit. 16
APPENDIX 2: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH ADVANCED STANDING If you ve graduated with the New Zealand Diploma in Business and have at least two years work experience, we would like to offer you the opportunity to fast track to a Bachelor of Business through our Advanced Standing Pathway programme. This may enable you to complete fewer courses than if you go through our cross-credit pathway. If you are currently studying the New Zealand Diploma in Business and would like to study the Bachelor of Business, we recommend that you complete the following courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Business. RECOMMENDED COURSES: COURSE NUMBER TITLE LEVEL CREDITS NINE COMPULSORY COURSES 500 Accounting Principles 5 20 510 Introduction to Commercial Law 5 20 520 The Economic Environment 5 20 530 Organisations and Management 5 20 550 Business Computing 5 20 560 Business Communication 5 20 430 Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business 4 20 If you know which major you wish to study in the Bachelor of Business, we recommend you select the following New Zealand Diploma in Business courses listed next to the relevant major below. MAJOR COURSE REQUIRED Accounting Human Resource Management Management Accounting and Management (Double major) 501 Accounting Practices 601 Financial Accounting 602 Management Accounting 603 Business Finance 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 633 Human Resource Management 635 Employment Relations 541 Fundamentals of Marketing Plus two of: 630 Leadership 632 Operations Management 633 Human Resource Management 636 Applied Management 501 Accounting Practices 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 601 Financial Accounting 602 Management Accounting 633 Human Resource Management Note: If you haven t studied the appropriate courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you may still apply for admission under the Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing but you will be required to complete additional courses. For more information about the Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing, visit: openpolytechnic.ac.nz/businesspathway 17
APPENDIX 3: CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEDULE OF NZIM QUALIFICATIONS TO NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS The following schedules apply to the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) qualifi cations. (I) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (CERT IN MGT) CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CERT IN MGT) NZIM Certifi cate in Management TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS One unspecifi ed Level 4 credit (II) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (CSBM) CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CSBM) TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 'B' average or better in all of the four compulsory papers 851 Principles of Small Business 852 Establishing a Small Business 853 Operating a Small Business 855 Planning for Improved Performance CREDIT TRANSFERS FROM (CSBM) 'B' average or better in all four compulsory papers (see the previous table) AND four optional papers (i.e. a total of eight papers in a completed CSBM) 435 Fundamentals of Small Business TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 435 Fundamentals of Small Business PLUS one unspecifi ed Level 4 credit Note: The maximum credit that can be transferred from a complete Certifi cate in Management plus a complete Certifi cate in Small Business Management is two New Zealand Diploma in Business papers. To fi nd out more about NZIM qualifi cations, please contact us or NZIM. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 18
APPENDIX 4: CREDIT TRANSFER TO NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is the recognition of previous formal qualifications and relevant work experience which matches the specifications of the New Zealand Diploma in Business prescription at an appropriate standard. VERSION 3 CREDIT TRANSFER CONDITIONS UNDER VERSION 3 STUDENTS MAY OBTAIN A MAXIMUM OF 80 CREDITS OUT OF 240, THESE MAY INCLUDE: 1 A maximum of four national prescriptions through specifi ed credit transfer (4 courses 80 credits). 2 A maximum of one unspecifi ed credit transfer (1 course 20 credits). 3 A maximum of two local prescriptions as unspecifi ed credit (2 courses 40 credits). A minimum of 3 courses (60 credits) at Level 6 must be from assessed national NZDipBus courses (as opposed to credit transfer or assessment in local prescriptions). Specified credit transfer refers to cross-credit given to a specifi c paper from formal study undertaken as part of another qualifi cation. It does not refer to transfer of New Zealand Diploma in Business courses passed at another institution which may be transferred to a student s Open Polytechnic academic record. Unspecified credit transfer refers to a credit given from formal study from a qualifi cation where the learning outcomes do not match those of a specifi c New Zealand Diploma in Business prescription but the subject material is relevant to a business qualifi cation and the level and credits are comparable. Unspecifi ed credits have a course code of 499, 599 or 699 according to their level. COMBINATION SPECIFIED CREDIT TRANSFER FROM OTHER QUALIFICATIONS UNSPECIFIED CREDIT TRANSFER NZ DIPBUS GRADUATE PROFILE ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL PRESCRIPTION(S) Option 1 4 ( 80 credits) Nil Nil Option 2 3 (60 credits) 1 (20 credits) Nil Option 3 3 (60 credits) Nil 1 (20 credits) Option 4 2 (40 credits) 1 (20 credits) 1 (20 credits) Option 5 2 (40 credits) Nil 2 (40 credits) Option 6 1 (20 credits) 1 (20 credits) 2 (40 credits) FEES If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifi cations gained at any New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifi cations gained at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, there is a fee of $30 per course. This fee must be included with your application and is not refundable. Please see page 20 for more information. 19
HOW TO APPLY 1. Before you enrol you may receive informal advice from us on which credit transfers you are likely to be granted. There is no fee for this service, but the advice given is for guidance only and does not guarantee the award of credit transfers. 2. You may formally apply for credit transfers either before or after enrolment. You will be advised if you have been successful in your application, but the credit transfers will be added to your academic record only when you have been enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualifi cation for a period of not less than one month. 3. Any credit transfer approved before enrolment will expire if you do not enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualifi cation within 12 months of the credit transfer being approved. 4. Credit transfers are granted on a course-by-course basis. You must specify on the application form which courses you are seeking to credit transfer (courses from and courses to). 5. With your application you must send an original transcript of your academic record from the institution where you gained credit. 6. If the qualifi cation you are seeking transfer from is more than fi ve years old, you must provide evidence that your knowledge in this subject is current. The best form for this evidence is a detailed curriculum vitae that has been verifi ed as true by your employer. You may be asked to supply further evidence. If you are not employed, contact us to discuss. Note: The 5-year rule does not apply to New Zealand Diploma in Business courses passed at another institution. 7. If your qualifi cation is not listed in this brochure, you will need to supply detailed information on the content of your source course, such as topics covered (in detail), textbooks used, assessment tasks and any other evidence to support your application. Your application will not proceed without this detailed information. Before applying for credit transfers not already specifi ed in the programme brochure, please phone us to see if your course(s) has been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic. 8. We will acknowledge the receipt of your application, and will advise you of its outcome. Please note that applications involving credit for study of courses that have not been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic may take longer to process than applications seeking credit transfer from identifi ed courses. TRANSFERRING NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS 1. If you have completed New Zealand Diploma in Business courses at another institution, but you wish to graduate through Open Polytechnic, it is necessary to transfer your previous results to your academic record with us. If you have studied for the New Zealand Diploma in Business at more than one institution, the institution at which you completed most of your study will award the diploma. 2. There is no fee for this transfer, but you should apply on the Application for Cross Credit/Credit Transfer form, and attach an original copy of your academic transcript from the other institution(s) with your application. 20
APPENDIX 5: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS For New Zealand Diploma in Business courses you need access to a Windows capable PC. Many courses use email and Online Campus discussion forums, so broadband or a fast (56 kbps) modem is also recommended. You will need a PC with internet access, Microsoft Offi ce (including MS Access) or Microsoft Works to study for the New Zealand Diploma in Business courses. Internet access is essential to study the courses and your assessments need to be submitted online. You should also check individual course requirements. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS We recommend Microsoft Offi ce Professional software, although other common software applications may be used. Some courses have special software requirements you will fi nd more details in the information on the specifi c courses. If you have any questions contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Many software packages such as Windows have their own minimum hardware requirements (such as an optical drive which reads/burns DVDs). If you are buying a computer, check the requirements of the software you plan to use before committing yourself to particular hardware. If you need to buy software, you can often buy it at a special academic price from most software retailers (generally about a third of the normal retail cost). You will need proof you have been accepted into a course. Your letter confi rming your enrolment will provide this. There is a list of Microsoft software retailers at microsoft.com/nz/retailers Note: If you have an Apple Mac contact our helpdesk to discuss your options. INTERNET ACCESS You must have internet access with a recently versioned browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. HELP We have a helpdesk to give you technical help or support. You can email our helpdesk at helpdesk@openpolytechnic.ac.nz. Please include your name and student ID in the message. 21
APPENDIX 6: DEFINITIONS Assessment: A way for us to know if you have achieved the learning outcomes of a course of study, which may include assignments, examinations, report writing, practical tasks, projects, block courses, and on-the-job work. There are two main types of assessment. Formative assessment: this is work that helps both you and us see how you are doing, but which doesn t contribute to your fi nal grade. Summative assessment: this is work that measures your achievement and contributes to your fi nal result. Assessments can be either compulsory or voluntary, but we recommend you do the voluntary ones as they help you see how you are doing with the course and highlight any problems early enough so we can deal with them. Diploma: A qualifi cation consisting of six 20-credit courses, which constitutes a defi ned area of specialisation. Core course: A compulsory course within a qualifi cation. Elective course: A non-compulsory course. You can choose from a list of elective courses to make up credits to fi nish your qualifi cation. Prerequisite: A course that needs to be passed or a set of skills and knowledge that needs to be demonstrated before you can enrol in another course. 22
CROSS CREDIT/CREDIT TRANSFER Important information original signed copy of your Academic Transcript Personal details Print clearly using a black or blue ball point pen Print your full legal name Cross credit/credit transfer (Refer to Important Notes). Office use only day month year day month year Financial details Overseas qualifications only see Important Information above How are you paying for your cross credit/credit transfer if applicable? Tick appropriate boxes day month year day month year day month year day month year month year AcRegV201207 23
Application for Cross Credit/Credit Transfer Instructions: Students please complete columns (1 7) Columns 1 5 refer to the course you wish to transfer credits from Columns 6 & 7 refer to the course you want credited Course Number Course Name Received at (Institution) Year Grade Open Polytechnic Course Number Open Polytechnic Course Name For Open Polytechnic use only 24 AcRegV201207
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