2015 BUSINESS BACHELOR OF
AND ASSOCIATED DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
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.
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CONTENTS Key dates
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Bachelor of Business
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Bachelor of Business with a single major
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Accounting major
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Human Resource Management major
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Management major
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Unspecified major Bachelor of Business with a double major Accounting and Management double major Certificates and diplomas Open Polytechnic certificates
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General information
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Assessment
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Admission requirements
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Study time
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Set texts
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Fees
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Loans, allowances and other funding
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Enrolment
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Learning support
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Further study
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14 Appendix 1: Computer requirements
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Appendix 2: Definitions
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Appendix 3: Cross-credit arrangements from New Zealand Diploma in Business
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Appendix 4: Fast track to success with our Bachelor of Business Pathway programme
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Appendix 5: Cross-credit arrangements from New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma
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Appendix 6: Membership of Chartered Accountants College (CA) and Associate Chartered Accountants College (ACA) with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Formerly NZICA)
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Appendix 7: Membership of Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia
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Application for Cross-credit/Cedit transfer form
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Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills
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Management diplomas
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Diploma in Applied Management
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Graduate Certificate in Business (OP7411) and Graduate Diploma in Business (OP7412) 18 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management
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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
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Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
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New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) diplomas
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NZIM Diploma in Management
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NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced)
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Information systems and technology
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Certificate in Web Design and Writing
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Contact us Other useful contact details
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KEY DATES TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments open for 2015
1 November 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 (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.
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SINGLE MAJOR
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Qualification code: OP7001 Levels: 5–7 QUALIFICATION As the business world becomes increasingly demanding and complex, a Bachelor of Business will give you a competitive advantage. The Bachelor of Business can be studied as a single or double major. Alternatively, you can study for a diploma or NZIM qualification. GRADUATE PROFILE Graduates of the Bachelor of Business: · have strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills · understand a variety of business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations · will be able to identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives by the use of suitable techniques with reference to ethical frameworks · will be able to critically evaluate the international, cross-cultural, economic, social and legal environments within business functions · will be able to anticipate, adapt to and promote changes important to a business · have a more developed understanding of their major area of specialisation, including the ability to select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques. Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It’s easy to start planning your Bachelor of Business with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan Note: My Study Plan is not available for the unspecified major.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH A SINGLE MAJOR To study for a Bachelor of Business with a single major you need to complete 18 courses, each worth 20 credits. This makes a total of 360 credits, of which: · a maximum of 160 credits (8 courses) are at Level 5 · a minimum of 80 credits (4 courses) are at Level 7. Single majors are: · Accounting · Human Resource Management · Management · Unspecified. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 78101 FINANCE FOR MANAGERS If you are studying the human resource management or management major, we recommend you select 78101 Finance for Managers. If you are studying the unspecified major, unless you intend to complete Level 6 and 7 accounting courses, we recommend you select 78101 Finance for Managers.
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ACCOUNTING MAJOR Accountants are employed in public practice, industry, government and educational organisations. They may specialise in auditing, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, financial management, insolvency, consultancy, or a mix of these specialisations. Our accounting major is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for their Chartered Accountants (CA) college and Associated Chartered Accountants (ACA) college and by Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia. Appendices 6 and 7 have more information on meeting Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA requirements. Students may also be eligible for exemptions for subjects in the UK Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualifications and the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) qualifications. Full details of admission requirements for these professional bodies may be found on their websites. The qualification page on our website has a link to each website. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE 20 CREDITS COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
NINE CORE COURSES (180 CREDITS) 71100
Accounting
5
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5 FOUR MAJOR COURSES (80 CREDITS)
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) 71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7 THREE ELECTIVE COURSES (60 CREDITS)
To achieve your full degree, you need to complete 18 courses totalling 360 credits. You need to choose three elective courses (60 credits) with a maximum of one at Level 5 and a minimum of one at Level 7. You can choose your electives from any Open Polytechnic degree qualification – see our website for the range of options or contact us. If you are doing the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand programme you will need to complete specified electives – see Appendix 6. * 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification. 4
STUDY PLAN
Level 5
71100 Accounting
71110 Introduction to Commercial Law
71120 The Economic Environment
71130 Organisations and Management
71155 Business Computing
72140 Business Communication
We recommend you complete Level 5 courses first, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7.
72160 Statistical Analysis
Level 6
71203 Business Ethics
71201 Financial Accounting
71245 Organisational Behaviour
71202 Management Accounting
71204 Accounting Information Systems
Level 7
Major
71301 Advanced Financial Accounting
Major
Electives
Key
Elective
Elective
Elective
Level 5 or above
Level 6 or above
Level 7
Core
Major
Elective
5
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study 72140 Business Communication as your first course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualification page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR The Human Resource Management major includes both theoretical and practical (applied) papers. These range from knowledge of legal responsibilities to interviewing skills, and from recruitment strategies to the effective management of change within an organisation. Graduates from this major are qualified to work in HR departments, employee relations or general administration and management. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE 20 CREDITS COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
NINE CORE COURSES (180 CREDITS) 71100
Accounting OR
78101
Finance for Managers
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
5
EIGHT MAJOR COURSES (140 CREDITS) 71224
Employment Law
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71226
Employment Relations
6
71231
Marketing
6
71333
Strategic Human Resources Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
71342
Strategic Human Resources Development
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ONE ELECTIVE COURSE (20 CREDITS) Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualification – see our website for the range of options. * 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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STUDY PLAN
Level 5
71100 Accounting OR 78101 Finance for Managers
71110 Introduction to Commercial Law
71120 The Economic Environment
71130 Organisations and Management
71155 Business Computing
72140 Business Communication
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR
It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study 72140 Business Communication as your first course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualification page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
We recommend you complete Level 5 courses first, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7.
72160 Statistical Analysis
Level 6
Level 7
71203 Business Ethics
71224 Employment Law
71226 Employment Relations
71245 Organisational Behaviour
71225 Human Resource Management
71231 Marketing
71340 Strategic Management
71333 Strategic Human Resources Applications
71342 Strategic Human Resources Development
71338 Managing Change
Elective (Any level)
Key
Elective
Core
Major
Elective
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MANAGEMENT MAJOR Bachelor of Business graduates with a Management major will have a mix of theoretical and practical management knowledge and skills that will enable them to work as professional managers. Graduates will be able to: · analyse, organise and synthesise information · communicate accurately and with confidence · think critically, and recognise and deal with the unquantifiable · recognise the implications of the shifting business environment and respond creatively · have an integrated view of organisations and recognise the implications and significance of particular problems · organise, lead and control an organisation’s human and non-human resources so that it can achieve its objectives more effectively. Management graduates will be able to work as professional managers in a variety of profit making and non profit making business organisations, from small local enterprises to multinational and international corporations, at any level from first-line manager up to senior executive. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE 20 CREDITS COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
NINE CORE COURSES (180 CREDITS) 71100 78101
Accounting OR Finance for Managers
5
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5 THREE MAJOR COURSES (60 CREDITS)
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71231
Marketing
6
71340
Strategic Management
7
PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) 71232
Operations Management
6
71234
Applied Management
6
71243
Leadership
6 PLUS THREE OF THE FOLLOWING (60 CREDITS)
8
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71342
Strategic Human Resource Development
7
71353
Project Management
7
ONE ELECTIVE COURSE (20 CREDITS):
MANAGEMENT MAJOR
Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualification; however we recommend 71135 Personal and Organisational Learning. If you choose this course you should study it as early as possible in your study programme. See our website for a full list of course options. * 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification. STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study 72140 Business Communication as your first course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualification page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
Level 5
71100 Accounting OR 78101 Finance for Managers
71110 Introduction to Commercial Law
71120 The Economic Environment
71130 Organisations and Management
71155 Business Computing
72140 Business Communication
We recommend you complete Level 5 courses first, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7.
72160 Statistical Analysis
Level 6
Level 7
71203 Business Ethics
71225 Human Resource Management
71231 Marketing
71245 Organisational Behaviour
Major
Major
71340 Strategic Management
Major
Major
Major
Elective (Any level)
Key
Elective
Core
Major
Elective 9
UNSPECIFIED MAJOR The Bachelor of Business with an unspecified major meets the needs of students who want to vary their study as their career develops and changes. Like a Bachelor of Business with a single major, it is made up of 18 courses of 20 credits each, of which: · at least 80 credits (4 courses) must be at Level 7 · no more than 160 credits (8 courses) can be at Level 5 · a minimum of 80 credits must come from a sequential qualification of study that includes 40 credits at Level 7 in one discipline. Contact us if you need help choosing your courses. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE 20 CREDITS COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
NINE CORE COURSES (180 CREDITS) 71100
Accounting OR
78101
Finance for Managers
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
5
PLUS FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING (80 CREDITS)
10
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71205
Business Finance
6
71210
Corporate and Finance Law
6
71224
Employment Law
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71226
Employment Relations
6
71231
Marketing
6
71232
Operations Management
6
71234
Applied Management
6
71243
Leadership
6
71255
Principles of Information Management
6
COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
PLUS FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING (80 CREDITS) Advanced Financial Accounting
7
71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
71342
Strategic Human Resource Development
7
71352
Information Systems and Technology Management (offered for the last time in Trimester 1, 2015)
7
71353
Project Management
7
71354
Data Communications and Computer Networks (offered for the last time in Trimester 2, 2015)
7
UNSPECIFIED MAJOR
71301
ONE ELECTIVE COURSE (20 CREDITS) Your elective course can be selected from any Open Polytechnic degree qualification – see our website for the range of options. * 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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STUDY PLAN It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study 72140 Business Communication as your ďŹ rst course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
Level 5
71100 Accounting OR 78101 Finance for Managers
71110 Introduction to Commercial Law
71120 The Economic Environment
71130 Organisations and Management
71155 Business Computing
72140 Business Communication
We recommend you complete Level 5 courses ďŹ rst, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7.
72160 Statistical Analysis
Level 6
Level 7
71203 Business Ethics
Elective
Elective
71245 Organisational Behaviour
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective (Any level)
Key
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Elective
Core
Elective
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH A DOUBLE MAJOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS DOUBLE MAJOR
You can complete a double major in Accounting and Management. A degree qualification with a double major is made up of 20 courses of 20 credits each (a total of 400 credits), of which: · 140 credits (7 courses) are at Level 5 · 140 credits (7 courses) are at Level 6 · 120 credits (6 courses) are at Level 7. There are no electives. COURSE PREREQUISITES Remember, before you choose which courses to enrol in you need to check that you have already successfully completed the prerequisites.
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ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE – NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE 20 CREDITS COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
NINE CORE COURSES (180 CREDITS) 71100
Accounting
5
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5 SEVEN MAJOR COURSES (140 CREDITS)
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71231
Marketing
6
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS) 71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (40 CREDITS)
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71353
Project Management
7
* 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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It is a good idea to plan your study programme before you start. We strongly recommend that you study 72140 Business Communication as your first course. You can check course availability and prerequisites on the qualification page on our website. To help you work out which courses you need to complete for your degree use the study plan below. If you need help or have any questions, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
Level 5
71100 Accounting
71110 Introduction to Commercial Law
71120 The Economic Environment
71130 Organisations and Management
71155 Business Computing
72140 Business Communication
We recommend you complete Level 5 courses first, followed by Level 6 and then Level 7.
72160 Statistical Analysis
Level 6
71203 Business Ethics
71201 Financial Accounting
71202 Management Accounting
71245 Organisational Behaviour
71204 Accounting Information Systems
71225 Human Resource Management
71231 Marketing
Level 7
71340 Strategic Management
71301 Advanced Financial Accounting
Major
Major
Major
Major
Key
Core
Major
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ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR
STUDY PLAN
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS Open Polytechnic certificates An Open Polytechnic certificate is made up of at least two courses and can be used as a stepping stone to a diploma or degree. OPEN POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMAS An Open Polytechnic diploma is the equivalent of one year’s full-time study or can be completed in 2–3 years of part-time study. Diplomas can be used as stepping stones to Open Polytechnic degrees, and courses completed for one diploma may be credited towards another diploma. A diploma is made up of six courses. At least four of those courses must be at or above the level at which the diploma is rated. So for a Level 6 diploma, you must complete at least four courses at Level 6 or above. We suggest you plan your study so that, where applicable, the first qualification you gain is a diploma. Please note that some courses have prerequisites, so you might not be able to complete a diploma in two trimesters. Note: All certificate and diploma courses are 20 credits.
Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It’s easy to start planning your Open Polytechnic certificate or diploma with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan
OPEN POLYTECHNIC CERTIFICATE IN TERTIARY STUDY SKILLS Qualification code: OP4240
Level 4
If you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the first time or you’ve been away from study for a while, the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills is a good place to start. The certificate is made up of two courses to help you develop learning strategies, academic writing, information literacy, research and online learning skills. You will have a mentor for your first course to support your learning. For your second course you will choose an area of interest like business, communication, environment, psychology, information and library studies or social work. When you successfully complete the second course, you will achieve the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills and have one course towards an Open Polytechnic qualification at Level 5 or above. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To successfully achieve the Open Polytechnic Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills you need to complete TSS444 Tertiary Study Skills and one elective course. View the qualification page on our website for more information or contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
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Management diplomas DIPLOMA IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAS
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 Business. You must choose 71130 Organisations and Management unless you have already studied an introductory management course. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. This qualification is also available under the Bachelor of Applied Management. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES 71225
Human Resource Management
6
71234
Applied Management
6
71130
Organisations and Management OR
5
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
71155*
Business Computing OR
72175
Principles of Records Management
72140
Business Communication OR
72144
Professional and Technical Writing
5
5 PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 71120
The Economic Environment
5
71135
Personal and Organisational Learning
5
72142
Accessing Information
5
72191
Global Environmental Studies
5
72194
Sustainability and New Zealand
5
73130
Relationship and Communication Management
5
74111
Aotearoa New Zealand Society
5
* 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (OP7411) AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (OP7412) Level: 7 The Open Polytechnic Graduate Certificate in Business and Graduate Diploma in Business are designed for people who have an undergraduate degree and want to develop knowledge and skills for a business or management role. You can study courses within the disciplines of accountancy, finance, management, business, marketing, and quality, including those specified for chartered accountants or associate chartered accountants certification. Specified papers that you need to complete for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Business. Both qualifications will give you the prerequisite knowledge needed for postgraduate study in a business related discipline, including the skills to: · understand a variety of business concepts, processes and procedures relevant to public and private organisations · identify opportunities, solve problems and achieve business objectives · select and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques. Note: You must have an undergraduate degree to gain admission into the Graduate Certificate in Business. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To be awarded with the Graduate Certificate in Business, you must successfully complete three courses from the list below, with at least two at Level 7. You then need to complete an additional three courses (at least two at Level 7) to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Business. Please note: We recommend that you study Level 6 accounting courses before studying any at Level 7. COURSE CODE
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COURSE
LEVEL
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71203
Business Ethics
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71205
Business Finance
6
71210
Corporate and Finance Law
6
71224
Employment Law
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71226
Employment Relations
6
71231
Marketing
6
71232
Operations Management
6
71234
Applied Management
6
71243
Leadership
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
71255
Information Management
6
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
71342
Strategic Human Resource Development
7
71353
Project Management
7
72374
Social Informatics
7
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Qualification code: OP7210
Level: 7
To be admitted to the diploma you will need to have an undergraduate degree. You can enrol either in this Level 7 diploma or in a Bachelor of Business majoring in Management, but not in both. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES 71203
Business Ethics
6
71243
Leadership
6
71338
Managing Change
7
71340
Strategic Management
7 PLUS TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71353
Project Management
7
72365
Communication Management
7
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MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAS
This diploma is for people who want to improve their skills and knowledge and develop the ability to think and manage strategically. When you ďŹ nish the qualiďŹ cation, you will be able to take a long-term systemic view of organisations, analyse the strategic environment in which they operate, assess and select suitable strategic options and implement strategic change.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Qualification code: OP7203
Level: 7
To be admitted into the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting qualification, you must have an undergraduate degree. You may study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting if you have an overseas degree and you are doing additional courses for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership or if you have a business degree with a non accounting major. Please note that Level 7 accounting courses have prerequisites. You will need to complete a maximum of two Level 6 courses and at least one Level 7 elective. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE This diploma is made up of six courses. These cannot be courses that are already credited towards your Bachelor of Business. COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES 71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7 GROUP 2 – CHOOSE TWO COURSES FROM THIS GROUP
20
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71205
Business Finance
6
71210
Corporate and Finance Law
6
71224
Employment Law
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71226
Employment Relations
6
71231
Marketing
6
71232
Operations Management
6
71234
Applied Management
6
71238
Business Environment Analysis
6
71255
Principles of Information Management
6
72251
Intercultural Communication
6
72252
Interpersonal Communication
6
72253
Organisational Communication
6
72260
Reputation Management
6
72280
Writing for Specific Purposes
6
72291
Coastal and Marine Management
6
72292
Resource Management Act and Local Government Act
6
72293
Conservation and Natural Resources Law
6
72294
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
6
Environmental Impact Assessment
6
73202
Social Psychology
6
73211
Brain and Behaviour
6
73212
Thought, Memory and Language
6
73213
Research Methods and Interpretation
6
74207
Social Science in Action: Investigating the Information Society
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GRADUATE ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA
72296
GROUP 3 – CHOOSE ONE COURSE FROM THIS GROUP 71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
71331
Marketing Management
7
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71342
Strategic Human Resources Development
7
71351
Database Management Systems (offered for the last time in Trimester 1, 2015)
7
71352
Information Systems and Technology Management (offered for the last time in Trimester 1, 2015)
7
71353
Project Management
7
71354
Data Communications and Computer Networks (offered for the last time in Trimester 2, 2015)
7
71355
Future Trends and Emerging Technologies
7
72363
Mass Communication
7
72365
Communication Management
7
72366
Global Communication
7
72370
Information Issues
7
72371
Policy and Planning for Information Services
7
72392
Environmental Management Systems and Strategies
7
72395
Environment and the Economy
7
72396
Environmental Perspectives and The Media
7
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Qualification code: OP7208
Level: 7
This diploma is suited to people who need a qualiďŹ cation that focuses on human resource management and who already have a degree in another discipline. To be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, you will need to have an undergraduate degree. You can enrol either in this Level 7 diploma or in a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management, but not in both. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES
22
71226
Employment Relations
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71342
Strategic Human Resource Development
7
71353
Project Management
7
New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) diplomas NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (NZIM) DIPLOMAS
While enrolled in the Bachelor of Business qualification you may be able to complete the NZIM Diploma in Management at the same time. You will need to register for this with the New Zealand Institute of Management. You must complete NZIM qualifications within 10 years of your first enrolment. NZIM PO Box 67 Wellington 6142 Phone: (04) 495 8300 Fax: (04) 473 0479 Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz Website: nzim.co.nz If you have already partially completed NZIM qualifications at another organisation and wish to transfer them to Open Polytechnic for completion under the Bachelor of Business qualification, you will need to have your intended course of study approved by both Open Polytechnic and NZIM. The NZIM Diploma in Management is also offered under the New Zealand Diploma in Business. Please note that the course selection is different and most courses will not cross-credit to the Bachelor of Business degree.
NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES 71243
Leadership
6
71130
Organisations and Management
5
72140
Business Communication
5
71234
Applied Management
6 PLUS TWO OF
71100
Accounting
5
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
* 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED) After graduating with a NZIM Diploma in Management you can work towards the NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced). QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE The NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced) is made up of eight courses. However, if you have graduated from the revised NZIM Diploma in Management, which includes 630 Leadership and 71234 Applied Management, you only need to pass six courses to complete the NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced). COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES 71243
Leadership
6
71234
Applied Management
6 PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
71332
Quality Management
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
71353
Project Management
7 PLUS FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING
24
71202
Management Accounting
6
71203
Business Ethics
6
71225
Human Resource Management
6
71226
Employment Relations
6
71231
Marketing
6
71232
Operations Management
6
71338
Managing Change
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Information systems and technology INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE IN WEB DESIGN AND WRITING Qualification code: OP5266
Level: 5
This certificate provides the knowledge and skills required to research, plan and develop a small functional website for use as either a business or communication tool. When you have completed this qualification, you will be able to: · work as part of a web design and maintenance project team to produce and maintain a collection of web documents · develop web pages that validate to the latest World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standard recommendations · use web authoring tools to create websites that are easy to access and navigate · write clear and effective web content by using the right style, tools and techniques · make effective use of the web as a communication tool. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE You need to successfully complete both courses to be awarded this qualification. You can study them in any order.
COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
71152
Web Design
5
72182
Writing for the Web
5
Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It’s easy to start planning your Certificate in Web Design and Writing 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
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GENERAL INFORMATION 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 involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your final result. · Summative assessment counts towards your final result. Some courses also have a 3-hour final examination. To be eligible to sit the final examination you must finish all the summative in-course assessments by their due date. For some courses you will need to attend contact sessions or assessment workshops while other courses have voluntary contact sessions (depending upon demand). Check our website for details. To pass each course, you must: · Submit all your summative in-course assessments by their due date.
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 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
Admission requirements You require one of the following: · At least 60 credits at NCEA Level 3. · Passes in Level 5 courses that are recognised in New Zealand. · An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to one of these by the programme leader. · Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses considered appropriate by the programme leader.
· Score at least 40% in the final examination (if the course has a final examination).
If you don't meet these criteria, please contact us. We will then consider the likelihood of you being successful based on your prior learning and/or other qualifications.
· Receive a final mark of at least 50% of the total possible marks for the course.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol. EXAMINATIONS 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 EXAMS 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. 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. 26
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 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 computers as an integral part of the course work · some courses have assessable components that require participation in discussion forums on the Online Campus · important information such as newsletters and assessment feedback are sent electronically.
See Appendix 1 for more information and the computer requirements.
Enrolment
For all Bachelor of Business courses you will need to complete 11–12 hours of study per week.
Please check the ‘key dates’ section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester.
Set texts You will need to buy set texts. These are an additional cost and are not included in your course fees. A full list of set texts can be found on our website. Texts can be bought online via a link on the course page on our website. Alternatively, you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click on 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.
We recommend you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up through the levels. If you are considering doing more than one course per trimester, please send us a copy of your previous successful full-time study record at degree level (Level 5 or stage 1 university). 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 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.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Study time
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.
If you do not have access to a computer and the internet please contact us to discuss your study options.
OVERSEAS HANDLING FEE
STUDENT INFORMATION
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.
You can find 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
LOCATION
CHARGE PER TRIMESTER
Australia
$50
South Pacific region
$70
East Asia and North America
$95
Europe
$105
Rest of the world
$120
CROSSCREDITS 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 after you have enrolled. 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 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.
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 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
The most cross-credits allowed is up to two-thirds of a degree (12 × 20-credit courses), up to half of a diploma (3 × 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.
· track the status of your materials
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.
· access Online Campus and the library.
Learning support YOUR LECTURER You will have a lecturer for each course that you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the coursework, make sure you have understood the study material, and check your progress. 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 when you enrol. 28
· access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course · check your account balance
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:
GENERAL INFORMATION
· 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 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
Further study For 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.
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APPENDIX 1: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS To study the Bachelor of Business degree at Open Polytechnic, you need to be able to do the following: · send and receive emails · access and contribute to the 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. For some courses you may also need specialised software (e.g. MYOB, MS Access), a DVD drive and a printer. See individual course descriptions for details. Note: We use Microsoft software and the resources we provide for your study are in this format. 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 HELP We have a helpdesk that can give you technical help or support. You can email our helpdesk at helpdesk@openpolytechnic.ac.nz. Please include your name and student number in the message.
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APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS Certificate: A qualification of study made up of courses, with a minimum credit value of 40 credits. Programme leader: Responsible for the content maintenance of the courses and for teaching and supporting students.
APPENDICES
Degree qualification: A programme of study made up of courses, with a minimum credit value of 360 credits. Core course: A compulsory course within a qualification. Degree course: A course of study that is worth 20 or 60 credits at Level 5, 6 or 7 of the NZQA Framework and is part of an Open Polytechnic degree qualification. Double major: A degree qualification consisting of 400 credits, and which constitutes two defined areas of specialisation. Elective course: A non-compulsory course. You choose from a list of elective courses to make up credits to finish your qualification. In most degree programmes you choose these courses from any Open Polytechnic degree qualification. You may also use degree-level courses from other recognised tertiary institutions, subject to cross-credit approval. Major course: A course that constitutes a defined area of specialisation within a specific degree qualification. Single major: A degree qualification consisting of 360 credits, and constituting a defined area of specialisation. Unspecified major: A single major available within the Bachelor of Business qualification without a specific major. Diploma: A 120-credit qualification that constitutes a defined area of specialisation. Lecturer: Teaches students, provides study support, advice and feedback and marks assessments. NZQA Framework: · NZQA Level 5 is equivalent to a stage 1 university course at 100 Level. · NZQA Level 6 is equivalent to a stage 2 university course at 200 Level. · NZQA Level 7 is equivalent to a stage 3 university course at 300 Level. 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 a course. Trimester: A period in which a 20-credit course is studied, including the examination cycle. Note that some courses are taught over periods longer than one trimester.
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APPENDIX 3: CROSS-CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS FROM NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Open Polytechnic has a pathway for graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Business (see Appendix 4). Our website has more information and an application form. New Zealand Diploma in Business (Version 2 and 3) NZDIPBUS COURSES 400/500 501
DEGREE COURSE CREDITS
Accounting Principles AND Accounting Practices
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
541 644
71231
Marketing
648
Fundamentals of Marketing AND Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies OR Marketing Planning and Control
550
Business Computing
71155*
Business Computing
560
Business Communication
72140
Business Communication
1 x Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Business course
71199
Level 5 unspeciďŹ ed
603
Business Finance
71205
Business Finance
630
Leadership
71243
Leadership
632
Operations Management
71232
Operations Management
633
Human Resource Management
71225
Human Resource Management
635
Employment Relations
71226
Employment Relations
636
Applied Management
71234
Applied Management
If you gained the New Zealand Diploma in Business course through a cross-credit, the original source of the cross-credit will be used to determine whether you are eligible for a cross-credit to the Bachelor of Business degree. For a course to be eligible for a cross-credit, you must have a 50% (C) pass or better. * 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualiďŹ cation.
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If you’ve graduated with the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you have the opportunity to fast track to a Bachelor of Business through our Advanced Standing Pathway programme. STILL NEED TO COMPLETE SOME COURSES? If you have not completed the following courses in your New Zealand Diploma in Business you can still apply for this programme. All you need to do is complete the corresponding Bachelor of Business course shown in the table below. If you need assistance, please give us a call, we’re here to help. NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COURSE
100/400/500
Accounting Principles
71100
Accounting
110/510
Introduction to Commercial Law
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
120/520
The Economic Environment
71120
The Economic Environment
130/530
Organisations and Management
71130
Organisations and Management
150/550
Computer Concepts/Business Computing
71155
Business Computing
140/560
Business Communication
72140
Business Communication
160/430
Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business
72160
Statistical Analysis
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO To complete a Bachelor of Business under the Advanced Standing Pathway programme you will need to choose a major and complete the following courses listed under the major you select. Please see below for options: ACCOUNTING (SEVEN COURSES) 71203
Business Ethics
71204
Accounting Information Systems
71245
Organisational Behaviour
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting PLUS
71302
Advanced Management Accounting
71305
Auditing
71306
Taxation
If you have not completed 101/501 Accounting Practices, 201/601 Financial Accounting and 202/602 Management Accounting under the New Zealand Diploma in Business you need to complete the relevant Bachelor of Business course. If you wish to satisfy CA requirements for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership, you must also complete 71210 Corporate and Finance Law and 71205 Business Finance (if you did not complete 603 Business Finance in your New Zealand Diploma in Business).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX 4: FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS WITH OUR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS PATHWAY PROGRAMME
MANAGEMENT (SIX COURSES) 71203
Business Ethics
71245
Organisational Behaviour
71340
Strategic Management PLUS THREE OF
71331
Marketing Management
71332
Quality Management
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
71338
Managing Change
71342
Strategic Human Resource Development
71353
Project Management
If you have not completed 141/541 Fundamentals of Marketing, 233/633 Human Resource Management and two of the following courses: 230/630 Leadership, 232/632 Operations Management or 236/636 Applied Management under the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you need to complete the relevant Bachelor of Business course. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SEVEN COURSES) 71203
Business Ethics
71224
Employment Law
71245
Organisational Behaviour
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
71338
Managing Change
71340
Strategic Management
71342
Strategic Human Resources Development
If you have not completed 141/541 Fundamentals of Marketing, 233/633 Human Resource Management and 235/635 Employment Relations under the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you need to complete the relevant Bachelor of Business course.
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ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT DOUBLE MAJOR (NINE COURSES) Business Ethics
71204
Accounting Information Systems
71245
Organisational Behaviour
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
71340
Strategic Management
APPENDICES
71203
PLUS TWO OF 71302
Advanced Management Accounting
71305
Auditing
71306
Taxation PLUS TWO OF
71331
Marketing Management
71332
Quality Management
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
71338
Managing Change
71353
Project Management
If you have not completed 101/501 Accounting Practices, 141/541 Fundamentals of Marketing, 201/601 Financial Accounting, 202/602 Management Accounting and 233/633 Human Resource Management under the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you need to complete the relevant Bachelor of Business course.
Unspecified major If you wish to complete a Bachelor of Business with an unspecified major please give us a call on 0508 650 200 to discuss, as the study requirements will differ depending on which courses you have already completed in the New Zealand Diploma in Business.
Next steps To fast track your study, apply for admission. You can do this by applying online at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/businesspathway We will review your application and be in touch to let you know the next steps. Once your application for admission has been accepted, you can enrol in the Bachelor of Business with advanced standing. You will have five years to complete a single major and six years to complete a double major from the date of your first enrolment in the programme.
We’re here to help To find out more about the Advanced Standing Pathway programme or if you require any assistance with your application please contact us on 0508 650 200 or email bbus@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
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APPENDIX 5: CROSS-CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS FROM NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY LEGAL EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA If you have completed the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma (Level 6) you may apply to be awarded the following courses as cross-credits towards the Bachelor of Business (unspecified): COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71199
Unspecified credit
5
71296
Unspecified credit
6
71297
Unspecified credit
6
71298
Unspecified credit
6
71299
Unspecified credit
6
To complete a Bachelor of Business (unspecified major), you need to pass the following eight core courses. COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
71100
Accounting or 78101 Finance for Managers
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
72140
Business Communication
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
71203
Business Ethics
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
And four courses at Level 7 from the following. COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
71332
Quality Management
7
71333
Strategic Human Resource Applications
7
71338
Managing Change
7
71340
Strategic Management
7
71353
Project Management
7
* 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of this qualification.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 6: MEMBERSHIP OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS COLLEGE (CA) AND ASSOCIATE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS COLLEGE (ACA) WITH CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND* (FORMERLY NZICA) * Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is a trading name for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ABN 50 084 642 571) and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants – see charteredaccountantsanz.com for more information. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand requirements include a three year degree, which for Open Polytechnic students is covered by completing the Bachelor of Business degree majoring in accounting, with the specific courses listed below. All courses are compulsory. There are no electives for students who want to become a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
71100
Accounting
5
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
71120
The Economic Environment
5
71130
Organisations and Management
5
71155*
Business Computing
5
72140
Business Communication
5
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71203
Business Ethics
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71205
Business Finance
7
71210
Corporate and Finance Law
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
71302
Advanced Management Accounting
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
7
Note: 71155 Business Computing has replaced 71150 Information Systems. Either course may be used for completion of your qualification. Chartered Accountants College (CA): Once you have completed the Bachelor of Business and have become a Provisional Chartered Accountant, you will be required to complete the Chartered Accountants Programme which includes four technical modules and a capstone module. Associate Chartered Accountants College (ACA): Once you have completed the Bachelor of Business and have become a Provisional Associate Chartered Accountant, you will be required to complete the Professional Ethics course. Full details of CA and ACA membership requirements are available at charteredaccountantsanz.com 37
APPENDIX 7: MEMBERSHIP OF CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANTS (CPA) AUSTRALIA The accounting major in the Bachelor of Business is also accredited by CPA Australia, an Australian professional accounting body. CPA Australia has more than 122,000 members around the world. Globally, it is one of the largest associations of finance, accounting and business professionals. The first step to obtaining membership of CPA Australia is to complete an accredited degree programme. This is followed by completion of the CPA programme and three years of mentored practical experience. By completing the courses specified below you will be able to satisfy both our degree requirements and those of CPA. Further information about CPA Australia can be obtained from their website: cpacareers.com.au BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING MAJOR – TO MEET CPA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE COURSE CODE
COURSE
LEVEL
CORE COURSES
71100
Accounting
5
✓
71110
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
✓
71120
The Economic Environment
5
✓
71130
Organisations and Management
5
✓
71155*
Business Computing
5
✓
72140
Business Communication
5
✓
72160
Statistical Analysis
5
✓
71201
Financial Accounting
6
71202
Management Accounting
6
71203
Business Ethics
6
71204
Accounting Information Systems
6
71210
Corporate and Finance Law
6
71245
Organisational Behaviour
6
71301
Advanced Financial Accounting
7
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Business Finance
7
71305
Auditing
7
71306
Taxation
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