Bachelor of Applied Management by Open Polytechnic

2015 APPLIED MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF

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 email 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.

CONTENTS Key dates

Bachelor of Applied Management

Diploma in Applied Management

General information

Assessment

Learning support

Further study

Appendix 1: Computer requirements

Application for Cross-credit/Credit transfer form

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BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT

KEY DATES TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments close for Trimester 3

2 November 2014

Trimester 3 officially begins

10 November 2014

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

7 December 2014

Last day for withdrawing (no refund)

25 January 2015

Trimester 3 final 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 officially begins

2 March 2015

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

29 March 2015

Last day for withdrawing (no refund)

24 May 2015

Trimester 1 final exams

19 – 26 June 2015

TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 2

3 July 2015

Trimester 2 officially begins

13 July 2015

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

9 August 2015

Last day for withdrawing from 40/60 credit courses (no refund)

9 August 2015

Last day for withdrawing (no refund)

4 October 2015

Trimester 2 final 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 officially begins

9 November 2015

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

6 December 2015

Last day for withdrawing (no refund)

24 January 2016

Trimester 3 final exams

24–26 February 2016

Note: All fees must be paid before the trimester starts so that we can confirm 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.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT Qualification code: OP7080 QUALIFICATION There is a growing need for managers who can define business objectives, allocate resources effectively, motivate employees and problem solve. The Bachelor of Applied Management will give you broad knowledge of management concepts and an adaptable approach to business management. You will be able to apply your leadership knowledge and skills to a variety of industries and professional settings and assist organisations to maximise their performance. When you achieve the qualification you will be able to: · apply the basic contemporary theories of management to a wide range of organisations · interpret and use accounting and other quantitative information for short and long term decision making · carry out management practices in accordance with key cultural, economic, ethical and legal aspects relevant to New Zealand · identify and analyse problems relevant to your field of work and propose or critique possible solutions · design and carry out projects effectively and efficiently · demonstrate qualities of leadership and innovative strategic thinking · engage in strategic development and decision making utilising the concepts of systematic development, complexity and inter-dependence within the national and global business environments · build and participate in effective teams and manage resources and facilities · communicate effectively with team members and manage interaction with the public · negotiate with colleagues and members of the public · research and evaluate relevant information and engage in lifelong learning. EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY Upon successful completion of the degree you may find employment in a wide range of industries in middle or upper management in job areas like technology, hospitality, food management, health care, sports and event management, military and government work. ACADEMIC PATHWAY Once you have achieved the Bachelor of Applied Management you will be equipped to undertake Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses (not offered at Open Polytechnic) and progress to more specialist post graduate courses that align with your interests and/or employment. PATHWAYS PROGRAMME If you have achieved a National Diploma in a business or management related area, you may be eligible to cross-credit your study to the Bachelor of Applied Management. Please contact us for more information.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE You must gain 360 credits with a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7 and no more than 160 credits at Level 5. You need to complete all compulsory courses (140 credits) or have these credits awarded through a credit transfer arrangement. COURSE CODE

COURSE

LEVEL

SEVEN CORE COURSES (140 credits): 78101

Finance for Managers

78102

Management in Context

78103

Business Skills OR

72140

Business Communication

71130

Organisations and Management

71234

Applied Management

71340

Strategic Management

74347

Practicum/Internship

ELECTIVE GROUP 1 – Select up to four courses (80 credits) 71135

Personal and Organisational Learning

72142

Accessing Information

72144

Professional and Technical Writing

72194

Sustainability and New Zealand

73130

Relationship and Communication Management

74111

Aotearoa New Zealand Society

ELECTIVE GROUP 2 – Select up to five courses (100 credits) 71203

Business Ethics

71225

Human Resource Management

71226

Employment Relations

71231

Marketing

71232

Operations Management

71243

Leadership

71245

Organisational Behaviour

ELECTIVE GROUP 3 – Select a minimum of two courses (40 credits)

71331

Marketing Management

71332

Quality Management

71333

Strategic Human Resource Applications

71338

Managing Change

71342

Strategic Human Resource Development

71353

Project Management

STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. To work out what courses you need to complete for your degree, use the study plan below. We recommend that you complete Level 5 courses before moving on to Level 6 and that you complete Level 6 courses before moving on to Level 7. Please note that some more advanced courses have prerequisite courses which must be completed first. If you need help or have any questions, contact us.

Key

Core

Elective

Level 5 Four core courses plus a maximum of four courses (160 credits) from: 71135 Personal and Organisational Learning

72194 Sustainability and New Zealand

72142 Accessing Information

73130 Relationship and Communication Management

72144 Professional and Technical Writing

74111 Aotearoa New Zealand Society

71130 Organisations and Management

78101 Finance for Managers

78102 Management in Context

78103 Business Skills OR 72140 Business Communication

Elective

Level 6 One core course plus five 20 credit elective courses (120 credits) from: 71203 Business Ethics

71232 Operations Management

71225 Human Resource Management

71243 Leadership

71226 Employment Relations

71245 Organisational Behaviour

71231 Marketing 71234 Applied Management

Elective

Level 7 Minimum of four courses (80 credits) made up of two core courses plus two 20 credit elective courses from: 71331 Marketing Management

71338 Managing Change

71332 Quality Management

71342 Strategic Human Resource Development

71333 Strategic Human Resource Applications

71353 Project Management

71340 Strategic Management

74347 Practicum/Internship

Elective

DIPLOMA IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT

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 qualification 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 Applied Management. The Diploma in Applied Management may also be studied under the Bachelor of Business using Bachelor of Business courses. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE

COURSE

LEVEL

CORE COURSES: 71225

Human Resource Management

71234

Applied Management

71130

Organisations and Management

78102

Management in Context

72140

Business Communication OR

72144

Professional and Technical Writing

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

71135

Personal and Organisational Learning

72142

Accessing Information

72194

Sustainability and New Zealand

73130

Relationship and Communication Management

74111

Aotearoa New Zealand Society

GENERAL INFORMATION Assessment

EXAMINATIONS

We measure your progress and judge whether you have achieved the learning outcomes of your course through assessments such as essays, reports, tasks and projects. There are two types of assessment: Formative assessment: Involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your final result. Summative assessment: Involves grading of in-course assessments which decide your final result. To achieve a satisfactory course completion, students must: · Achieve a minimum of 50% of the available marks with at least 40% in the examination. · Achieve 50% of the available marks overall if there is no examination.

We have examination venues throughout New Zealand. You will be allocated a venue closest to your home address. Before you choose the courses that you want to enrol in, check that you can attend the examination, because examination times and dates cannot be changed. Examination dates and times are listed on our website. Sitting examinations outside New Zealand If you are, or will be, living overseas at the time of the examination, 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 associated with your supervisor returning your completed examination paper to us by courier.

Assessment varies for each course. Full details are in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol.

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.

GRADING SYSTEM

Special assistance for examinations

The following grading system is used for Open Polytechnic degrees.

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

Grade recorded

Interpretation

Final outcome

A+

85–100

Pass

80–84

Pass

A-

75–79

Pass

B+

70–74

Pass

65–69

Pass

B-

60–64

Pass

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

C+

55–59

Pass

50–54

Pass

Applicants must satisfy the academic requirements for university entrance, comprising:

40–49

Fail

0–39

Fail

Aegrotat Pass

Pass

Academically Withdrawn

Fail

Failed Final Exam* Fail

Failed to submit

Absent from the Examination

Fail Fail

*If you received an FR grade, it means that you achieved less than 40% in the examination.

We will need your application form at least six weeks before your examination. The more notice we have, the more likely it is we will be able to help you. If you would like to discuss your needs, contact us by emailing exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz

· NCEA Level 3 · Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: −

14 credits each, in three approved subjects*

· Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: −

5 credits in reading

−

5 credits in writing.

· Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: −

achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or

−

unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627– all three required).

* Visit nzqa.govt.nz for a list of approved subjects for university entrance. 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on your Record of Achievement. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered for provisional admission. In such cases admission will be dependent on whether applicants can demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success in the programme.

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

English language

Australia

$50

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 first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage

South Pacific region

$70

East Asia and North America

$95

Europe

$105

Rest of the world

$120

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; or 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 If you are an international student residing in New Zealand and studying part-time, you must have a verified work permit/visa which is valid until the end 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 students must pay full fees at the time of enrolment. Student visas or permits cannot be issued for this programme. OFF-SHORE STUDENTS If you are a New Zealand citizen living overseas, you may be admitted to the programme subject to Open Polytechnic agreement about suitable arrangements for project work.

COMPUTER AND ONLINE ACCESS Given the significance of computer usage in modern business and organisational settings, it is important that you develop strong computer competencies. You will need access to a computer because: · your in-course assessments need to be word processed and submitted online · many courses require computer as an integral part of the course work · some courses have accessable components that require participation in discussion forums on Online Campus · important information such as newsletters and assessment feedback are sent electronically. See Appendix 1 for more information and the computer requirements. If you do not have access to a computer and the internet please contact us to discuss your study options. Study time For all Diploma of Applied Management and Bachelor of Applied Management courses you will need to complete 11–12 hours of study per week. 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 qualification page on our website. Or you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click the Open Polytechnic link. Fees Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need.

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 confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find 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 financial need and have no other option for financial 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.

Enrolment

closely matches one of our courses. An unspecified credit is where you have an unrelated course or qualification from another recognised tertiary institution and want to apply for unspecified credit towards our qualification. We will decide how many credits will be awarded, and at what level. Unspecified credits may only be used to replace elective courses within a qualification. The number of unspecified credits will depend on the degree and major you are studying. Please contact us for advice. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. The most cross-credits allowed is up to two-thirds of a degree (12 x 20-credit courses), up to half of a diploma (3 x 20-credit courses), and one course per certificate. You cannot gain partial cross-credit for a course, and you cannot cross-credit to Level 7 courses. You may receive some informal advice about which courses might cross-credit. That advice is for guidance only and does not guarantee the award of cross-credits.

Learning support YOUR LECTURER

You can 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.

You will have a lecturer for each course that you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the course work, provide study support, advice and feedback, and to mark your assessments. You can contact your lecturer on our freephone or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you after you enrol.

Please check the ‘key dates’ section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester.

STUDENT INFORMATION

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) RPL is the process used to recognise your existing experience and skills in formal qualifications. RPL takes account of work and life experience, and previous education and training courses which may be relevant to your course. You may be able to use RPL to qualify for credits towards papers in a formal qualification with us. If your application is accepted you will need to provide verified evidence that you have met the learning outcomes of the course you are seeking credit for. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/rpl CROSS-CREDITS AND CREDIT TRANSFER If you have already passed some courses (either through us or another tertiary provider) that you think will exempt you from having to do some parts of a qualification, you can apply for cross-credit or credit transfer. You will need to provide evidence that you have already met the learning outcomes of the course you want credit for. You can apply for cross-credit and credit transfer when your enrolment is accepted.

You can find current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus to find out more. 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

Cross-credits may be specified or unspecified. A specified credit means the content, level and learning outcomes of the course or qualification you have already completed 9

GENERAL INFORMATION

Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office)

LIBRARY

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.

We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides:

For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport

· Online resources · Guides on how to search for information · A distance lending service with free and fast delivery · Information about study techniques.

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 · 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 Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: · access and submit assessments · link to web pages specific 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 tutor · access the library.

For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary

Further study For more information on other courses and qualifications available at Open Polytechnic, visit our website or contact us. Open Polytechnic degree graduates can continue their education with postgraduate studies at another tertiary education institution. Normally graduates wishing to enrol in a graduate or postgraduate programme at a tertiary education institution other than the one from which they graduate must apply for and negotiate a place in that programme. Applications are considered individually. We will support your application by providing appropriate and relevant information. Contact us to find out more.

APPENDIX 1: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS To study the Bachelor of Applied Management degree at Open Polytechnic, you need to be able to do the following: · send and receive emails · access and contribute to Online Campus discussion forums · download documents · research online · submit your work to us online in the formats specified in your course. Note: The software you use must allow you to save your work in these specified formats. If you need to buy software, you can 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 confirming your enrolment will provide this. There is a list of Microsoft software retailers at microsoft.com/nz/retailers

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Important information Important information • If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained at a •

New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained at a New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. • If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained

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at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, a fee of $30.00 If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained per course is applicable. This fee must be included with your at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, a fee of $30.00 application and is not refundable. Note: detailed course outlines per course is applicable. This fee must be included with your will be required. application and is not refundable. Note: detailed course outlines will be required. • For all cross credit(s) sought, you must include an original

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signed copy of your Academic Transcript on official For all cross credit(s) sought, you must include an original institutional paper. We do not accept downloaded or photo signed copy of your Academic Transcript on official copied academic transcripts for cross credit/credit transfer institutional paper. We do not accept downloaded or photo purposes. All documents submitted with cross credit/credit copied academic transcripts for cross credit/credit transfer transfer applications will be retained on our records. purposes. All documents submitted with cross credit/credit transfer applications will be retained on our records. • You must be enrolled in the relevant qualification for at least one

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month before any cross credit/credit transfer approved will be You must be enrolled in the relevant qualification for at least one added to your academic transcript. month before any cross credit/credit transfer approved will be added to your academic transcript.

Cross credit/credit transfer Cross credit/credit transfer I have completed the information on the back of this form and supplied the relevant documentation. (Refer to Important Notes). I have completed the information on the back of this form and supplied the relevant documentation. (Refer to Important Notes). Signature Signature Date day month year Date day

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Contact us Website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200 Overseas phone: +64 4 913 5300 Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Private Bag 31914 Lower Hutt 5040 New Zealand

OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS Academic Registry Email: registrar@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200 Learning Centre Email: learningcentre@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Freephone: 0508 650 200 StudyLink Website: studylink.govt.nz Phone: 0800 889 900 New Zealand Institute of Management Website: nzim.co.nz Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz Phone: 04 473 0470 Fax: 04 473 0479 P.O. Box 67 Wellington 6140 New Zealand

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