2015BUSINESS NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN
WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects or to 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, 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. 3
CONTENTS Key dates
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Appendix 1: Cross-credit to Bachelor of Business
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New Zealand Diploma in Business
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Appendix 2: Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing
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Other qualifications
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Appendix 3: Credit transfer schedule of NZIM qualifications to New Zealand Diploma in Business
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Open Polytechnic qualifications
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Appendix 4: Credit transfer to New Zealand Diploma in Business 19
Diploma in Accounting (DipAccy)
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Diploma in Human Resources (DipHR)
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Diploma in Information Systems (DipIS)
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Diploma in Marketing (DipMktg)
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Diploma in Small Business (DipSmBus)
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Other useful contact details
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Cross-credit/Credit transfer form
Additional qualifications Accounting Technicians
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Appendix 6: Definitions
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Contact us
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NZIM Diploma in Management (DipMgt)
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NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced) – DipMgt (Advanced)
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General Information
Appendix 5: Computer requirements
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Study pathways
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Assessment
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Admission requirements
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Internet access
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Study time
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Fees
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Course outlines
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Loans, allowances and other funding
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Enrolment
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Credit transfer
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Learning support
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Further study
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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 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 3 final exams
10 November 2014 7 December 2014 25 January 2015 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 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 1 final exams
2 March 2015 29 March 2015 24 May 2015 19–26 June 2015
TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 2 Trimester 2 officially begins Last day for withdrawing (with refund) Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 2 final exams
3 July 2015 13 July 2015 9 August 2015 4 October 2015 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) Trimester 3 final exams
24 January 2016 24–26 February 2016
Note: All fees must be paid before the trimester starts so 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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NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Qualification code: NC5121 Levels: 4–6
QUALIFICATION The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a nationally recognised, broad-based business qualification which equips you for a wide range of business careers or for further study in accounting and management. It is recognised by a number of professional bodies. The diploma is made up of 12 courses, and Open Polytechnic offers a range of these courses over three trimesters each year. The information in this brochure relates to Version 3 of the New Zealand Diploma in Business.
FUTURE SKILLS When you have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Business you will be able to apply: · business skills · interpersonal and communication skills · critical problem-solving skills · decision-making skills · the ability to recognise ethical and cultural issues · skills to work independently and within a team environment · research abilities and knowledge to undertake further study and professional development. You can find the full graduate profile and more information on the NZQA website. Go to: nzqa.govt.nz Brief course descriptions, availability, exam details and fees are available on our website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE You will be awarded a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) when you have passed 240 credits (12 courses), with at least 80 credits (four courses) at Level 6 and no more than 60 credits (three courses) at Level 4. Your credits must include at least six of the core courses and six of the electives. You may use the seventh core course as an elective. Core courses You must do at least six of these – the seventh can be done as an elective. COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
500
Accounting Principles (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
20
520
The Economic Environment
5
20
530
Organisations and Management
5
20
541
Fundamentals of Marketing
5
20
550
Business Computing
5
20
560
Business Communication
5
20
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Elective courses You must do at least six of these, five if your sixth elective is chosen from the core course list. At least four must be at Level 6 – that is, from courses with numbers in the 600 series. COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDIT
SELECT TWO FROM 430
Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business
4
20
435
Fundamentals of Small Business
4
20
501
Accounting Practices
5
20
SELECT FOUR FROM 601
Financial Accounting
6
20
602
Management Accounting
6
20
603
Business Finance
6
20
606
Taxation
6
20
630
Leadership
6
20
631
Strategic Planning for Small Business
6
20
632
Operations Management
6
20
633
Human Resource Management
6
20
635
Employment Relations
6
20
636*
Applied Management (not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
642
Marketing Research
6
20
644
Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies
6
20
648
Marketing Planning and Control
6
20
650
Applied Computing
6
20
655
Information Systems Management
6
20
* This course is no longer offered by Open Polytechnic. If you have already completed this course, it will still count towards your completion of this qualification.
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To help plan your study, fill in the course planner below: Level 6
Minimum of four courses
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Level 4/5
Maximum of eight courses
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Plan your qualification online It’s easy to start planning your New Zealand Diploma in Business with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan
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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS On the way through your study, you may become eligible for an Open Polytechnic diploma, another qualification or a professional membership.
Open Polytechnic qualifications Open Polytechnic diplomas are made up of six New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and you can credit transfer a maximum of three courses from another institution or qualification. You should still enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification (code NC5121). The Open Polytechnic diplomas are: · Diploma in Accounting · Diploma in Human Resources · Diploma in Information Systems · Diploma in Marketing · Diploma in Small Business. Note: If you have completed one of the above diplomas you can study another six courses and gain the full New Zealand Diploma in Business. An unspecified credit is not permitted for these diplomas. For all of the following qualifications, courses marked with * are core New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and courses marked ** have prerequisites. Course descriptions, availability, exam details and fees are available on our website: openpolytechnic.ac.nz
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING (DIPACCY)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 500
Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
501
Accounting Practices
5
20
601
Financial Accounting**
6
20
602
Management Accounting**
6
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
520
The Economic Environment*
5
20
530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
550
Business Computing*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
603
Business Finance**
6
20
606
Taxation**
6
20
PLUS ONE OF
PLUS ONE OF
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DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES (DIPHR)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
633
Human Resource Management**
6
20
635
Employment Relations**
6
20
550
Business Computing*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
636*
Applied Management (not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
PLUS TWO OF
* This course is no longer offered by Open Polytechnic. If you have already completed this course, it will still count towards your completion of this qualiďŹ cation.
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DIPIS)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 550
Business Computing*
5
20
650
Applied Computing**
6
20
652
Systems Development Project** (see note below)
6
20
655
Information Systems Management**
6
20
500
Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
430
Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business
4
20
501
Accounting Practices
5
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
520
The Economic Environment*
5
20
530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
PLUS TWO OF
Note: If you have not completed 652 Systems Development Project prior to 2015, you will be unable to study towards this diploma because the prescription has expired.
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DIPLOMA IN MARKETING (DIPMKTG)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 541
Fundamentals of Marketing
5
20
642
Marketing Research**
6
20
644
Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies**
6
20
648
Marketing Planning and Control**
6
20
500
Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
430
Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business
4
20
435
Fundamentals of Small Business
4
20
520
The Economic Environment*
5
20
530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
630
Leadership**
6
20
LEVEL
CREDITS
PLUS TWO OF
DIPLOMA IN SMALL BUSINESS (DIPSMBUS) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
FIVE COMPULSORY COURSES 500
Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
435
Fundamentals of Small Business
4
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
541
Fundamentals of Marketing*
5
20
631
Strategic Planning for Small Business**
6
20
603
Business Finance**
6
20
606
Taxation**
6
20
633
Human Resource Management**
6
20
PLUS ONE OF
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Additional qualifications ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Accounting technicians are professional support people who work in accounting and finance organisations and in other business and commercial organisations. They are skilled in the practical aspects of accounting and management information systems and related technology. The New Zealand Diploma in Business with an accounting specialisation is the academic component for membership requirements of the College of Accounting Technicians of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand qualification. (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is the trading name for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants).
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
NINE COMPULSORY COURSES 500
Accounting Principles* (or 400 Accounting Principles)
5
20
501
Accounting Practices
5
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
520
The Economic Environment*
5
20
530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
550
Business Computing
5
20
601
Financial Accounting**
6
20
602
Management Accounting**
6
20
603
Business Finance**
6
20
605
Internal Auditing (not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
606
Taxation**
6
20
PLUS TWO OF
PLUS ONE FURTHER DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS COURSE.
Other requirements for membership of the College of Accounting Technicians. · You must complete two years of relevant accounting employment. This must comprise of at least 17.5 hours (full-time equivalent based on a 35 hour week) per week for a minimum duration of three months in any one role. · A pass in the Foundations Programme. To find out more contact: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand PO Box 11342 Wellington 6142 Phone: 0800 469 422 Email: customer@charteredaccountantsanz.com Website: charteredaccountantsanz.com To become a chartered accountant, you need to complete an approved degree, such as Open Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Business. You can cross-credit some courses from your New Zealand Diploma in Business to the Bachelor of Business (see Appendix 1). For more information contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 9
NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (DIPMGT)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE If you have passed the following New Zealand Diploma in Business courses, you are eligible for the New Zealand Institute of Management’s (NZIM) Diploma in Management. COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 530
Organisations and Management*
5
20
560
Business Communication*
5
20
630
Leadership**
6
20
636
Applied Management (Not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
500 520
Accounting Principles*/400 Accounting Principles OR The Economic Environment*
5 5
20 20
430
Statistics and Financial Mathematics for Business
4
20
435
Fundamentals of Small Business
4
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law*
5
20
541
Fundamentals of Marketing*
5
20
550
Business Computing*
5
20
632
Operations Management**
6
20
633
Human Resource Management**
6
20
PLUS TWO OF
You can also study for this diploma under our Bachelor of Business qualification. For more information contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. You must complete your NZIM qualification within 10 years of commencement. You can either study 636 Applied Management with another provider or you can study the Bachelor of Business 71234 Applied Management course. Please note that 71234 cannot be credited to the New Zealand Diploma in Business.
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NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED) – DIPMGT (ADVANCED)
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE This diploma builds on the Diploma in Management (DipMgt). COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
TWO COMPULSORY COURSES 630
Leadership**
6
20
636
Applied Management (Not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
Systems Development Project** (Not offered by Open Polytechnic)
6
20
602 603
Management Accounting** OR Business Finance**
6 6
20 20
631
Strategic Planning for Small Business**
6
20
632
Operations Management**
6
20
633
Human Resource Management**
6
20
635
Employment Relations**
6
20
642
Marketing Research**
6
20
648
Marketing Planning and Control**
6
20
650 655
Applied Computing** OR Information Systems Management**
6 6
20 20
PLUS: 652 PLUS FIVE OF
Note: To be awarded the DipMgt or DipMgt (Advanced) you will need to register your results directly with NZIM. Registration forms and details of registration fees are available from NZIM and are in the NZIM programme booklet Ascent of Management. You must complete your NZIM qualification within 10 years of commencement. You can either study 636 Applied Management with another provider or you can study the Bachelor of Business 71234 Applied Management course. Please note that 71234 cannot be credited to the New Zealand Diploma in Business. If you have not completed 652 Systems Development Project prior to 2015, you will be unable to study towards this diploma because the prescription has expired.
To find out more, contact: New Zealand Institute of Management Freepost 878 PO Box 67 Wellington 6142 Phone: 04 495 8300 Fax: 04 473 0479 Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz Website: nzim.co.nz
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GENERAL INFORMATION Study pathways Planning a pathway through your qualification will help you to make sure you have done courses in the best order. It will help you make sure you have done any prerequisites before enrolling in courses, and that you have taken the availability of courses into account. If you want to enrol in a course with prerequisites, and you did the prerequisite with another provider, you will need to send us evidence that you have passed it before we can enrol you. We recommend you start with one course if you plan to work and study at the same time. Full-time students may only enrol in three courses per trimester, part-time students may only enrol in two.
My Study Plan It’s easy to start planning your qualification with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan
Assessment
ONLINE ASSESSMENT One of the in-course assessments in the courses listed below will be an online real-time assessment. This means you do the assessment online and get your mark and feedback electronically. So you will get almost instantaneous feedback. Full details will be provided in your course information, and you will also have access to a trial online assessment so you can see how it works. The courses are: 500 Accounting Principles 501 Accounting Practices 530 Organisations and Management 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 550 Business Computing.
EXAMINATIONS Open Polytechnic has examination venues throughout New Zealand. You will be allocated a venue closest to your home address. Before you choose the courses you want to enrol in, make sure you can attend the examination, because examination times and dates cannot be changed. Sitting examinations outside New Zealand
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.
If you are, or will be, living overseas when the examination time comes, you will need to arrange a suitable examination venue and an appropriate supervisor.
There are two types of assessment:
We will contact you eight weeks before the examination to help you make these arrangements.
Formative assessment, which involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your final result. Summative assessment, which 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. To pass each course, you must: · Submit all your summative in-course assessments by their due date. · Score at least 40% in the final examination (if the course has a final examination). · Receive a final mark of at least 50% of the total possible marks for the course. Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol.
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Any costs relating to the overseas venue and supervision will be your responsibility, including the costs of your supervisor returning your completed examination paper by courier. Note: A fee may apply if you need to sit your examination overseas and did not pay the international handling fee at the time of enrolment. Special assistance for examinations If you need special arrangements to enable you to sit an examination, we may be able to help. Download and return the Application for Special Assistance form from openpolytechnic.ac.nz/specialassistance We will need your application form at least six weeks before your examination. The more notice we have, the more likely that we will be able to help you. If you would like to discuss your needs you can contact exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Admission requirements
Fees
Applicants must have achieved the following from the New Zealand Qualifications Framework:
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.
· A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau. ¯ · A minimum of 50 credits at Level 2 or higher, with a minimum 12 credits at Level 2 or higher in each of three subjects, including a minimum of eight credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Maori; ¯ of which four credits must be in reading and four in writing; or · Equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage
Internet access You will need access to a computer with internet access. Please note: · Your in-course assessments need to be word-processed and submitted online; they will be marked and returned to you electronically
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.
Course outlines You can find a full description of New Zealand Diploma in Business course prescriptions on the NZQA website. Go to nzqa.govt.nz
Loans, allowances and other funding Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least four weeks before the trimester starts. We cannot 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.
· Many courses require computers as an integral part of the course · Some courses have online assessment · You need to access Online Campus discussion forums · Important information such as newsletters and assessment feedback are sent electronically.
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.
See Appendix 5 for more information and the technical requirements. SCHOLARSHIPS
Study time All courses have a credit value. This helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 12 hours of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study this means each week, divide the total study hours by the number of weeks in the enrolment period.
We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information.
For example, if you enrol in a 20-credit course over a trimester (17 weeks), you will need to complete about 11–12 (200 ÷ 17) hours of study per week. If you are studying full time you should finish the diploma in about two years. If you are studying part time it will take three years or more.
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Enrolment
Credit transfer
You can apply to enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process.
If you have already passed courses, through either us or another tertiary provider, that you think will exempt you from having to do some parts of a qualification you can apply for credit transfer. You will need to provide evidence that you have already met the learning outcomes of the course you want credit for. There is a maximum of four courses you can receive credit transfer for.
Please check the ‘key dates’ section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester.
You can apply for cross-credit and credit transfer after you have enrolled. See Appendices 3 and 4 for more information.
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.
YOUR LECTURER You will have a lecturer for each course you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the course work, make sure you have understood the study material and check your progress. You can contact them on our freephone or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol.
STUDENT INFORMATION You can 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 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:
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
Learning support
CHARGE PER TRIMESTER
Australia
$50
South Pacific region
$70
East Asia and North America
$95
Europe
$105
Rest of the world
$120
· 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
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MY OPEN POLYTECHNIC
Further study
My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can:
The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a stepping stone to higher qualifications such as the Open Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Business or degrees from other polytechnics or universities. See Appendices 1 and 2 for information on cross-crediting your New Zealand Diploma in Business to Open Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Business.
· 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 The 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 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
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APPENDIX 1: CROSS-CREDIT TO BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Open Polytechnic has a new pathway to the Bachelor of Business for graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Business. Please see Appendix 2. Open Polytechnic offers a Bachelor of Business degree with majors in accounting, management and human resource management. Cross-credits to this degree from the New Zealand Diploma in Business are listed below.
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS VERSION TWO AND THREE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COURSES CREDITED
500 Accounting Principles AND 501 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 Fundamentals of Marketing AND 644 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies OR 648 Marketing Planning and Control
71231 Marketing
550 Business Computing
71155 Business Computing
560 Business Communication
72140 Business Communication
1 x Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Business course
71199 UnspeciďŹ ed elective
If your New Zealand Diploma in Business contains cross-credits, the original source of the cross-credit will be used to determine eligibility for a Bachelor of Business cross-credit.
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APPENDIX 2: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH ADVANCED STANDING If you’ve graduated with the New Zealand Diploma in Business and have at least two years work experience, we would like to offer you the opportunity to fast track to a Bachelor of Business through our Advanced Standing Pathway programme. This may enable you to complete fewer courses than if you go through our cross-credit pathway. If you are currently studying the New Zealand Diploma in Business and would like to study the Bachelor of Business, we recommend that you complete the following courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Business.
RECOMMENDED COURSES: COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
NINE COMPULSORY COURSES 500
Accounting Principles
5
20
510
Introduction to Commercial Law
5
20
520
The Economic Environment
5
20
530
Organisations and Management
5
20
550
Business Computing
5
20
560
Business Communication
5
20
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If you know which major you wish to study in the Bachelor of Business, we recommend you select the following New Zealand Diploma in Business courses listed next to the relevant major below. MAJOR
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Accounting
501 Accounting Practices 601 Financial Accounting 602 Management Accounting 603 Business Finance
Human Resource Management
541 Fundamentals of Marketing 633 Human Resource Management 635 Employment Relations
Management
541 Fundamentals of Marketing Plus two of: 630 Leadership 632 Operations Management 633 Human Resource Management 636 Applied Management
Accounting and Management (Double major)
501 Accounting Practices 541 Fundamentals of Marketing 601 Financial Accounting 602 Management Accounting 633 Human Resource Management
Note: If you haven’t studied the appropriate courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Business, you may still apply for admission under the Bachelor of Business with Advanced Standing but you will be required to complete additional courses.
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APPENDIX 3: CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEDULE OF NZIM QUALIFICATIONS TO NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS The following schedules apply to the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) qualifications.
(I) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (CERT IN MGT) CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CERT IN MGT) NZIM Certificate in Management
TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS One unspecified Level 4 credit
(II) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (CSBM) CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CSBM)
TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
'B' average or better in all of the four compulsory papers 851 Principles of Small Business 852 Establishing a Small Business 853 Operating a Small Business 855 Planning for Improved Performance CREDIT TRANSFERS FROM (CSBM) 'B' average or better in all four compulsory papers (see the previous table) AND four optional papers (i.e. a total of eight papers in a completed CSBM)
435 Fundamentals of Small Business
TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 435 Fundamentals of Small Business PLUS one unspecified Level 4 credit
Note: The maximum credit that can be transferred from a complete Certificate in Management plus a complete Certificate in Small Business Management is two New Zealand Diploma in Business papers.
To find out more about NZIM qualifications, please contact us or NZIM. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
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APPENDIX 4: CREDIT TRANSFER TO NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is the recognition of previous formal qualifications and relevant work experience which matches the specifications of the New Zealand Diploma in Business prescription at an appropriate standard.
VERSION 3 CREDIT TRANSFER CONDITIONS UNDER VERSION 3 STUDENTS MAY OBTAIN A MAXIMUM OF 80 CREDITS OUT OF 240, THESE MAY INCLUDE: 1
A maximum of four national prescriptions through specified credit transfer (4 courses – 80 credits).
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A maximum of one unspecified credit transfer (1 course – 20 credits).
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A maximum of two local prescriptions as unspecified credit (2 courses – 40 credits).
A minimum of 3 courses (60 credits) at Level 6 must be from assessed national NZDipBus courses (as opposed to credit transfer or assessment in local prescriptions). Specified credit transfer refers to cross-credit given to a specific paper from formal study undertaken as part of another qualification. It does not refer to transfer of New Zealand Diploma in Business courses passed at another institution which may be transferred to a student’s Open Polytechnic academic record. Unspecified credit transfer refers to a credit given from formal study from a qualification where the learning outcomes do not match those of a specific New Zealand Diploma in Business prescription but the subject material is relevant to a business qualification and the level and credits are comparable. Unspecified credits have a course code of 499, 599 or 699 according to their level.
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FEES If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifications gained at any New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifications gained at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, there is a fee of $30 per course. This fee must be included with your application and is not refundable. Please see page 20 for more information.
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HOW TO APPLY 1.
Before you enrol you may receive informal advice from us on which credit transfers you are likely to be granted. There is no fee for this service, but the advice given is for guidance only and does not guarantee the award of credit transfers.
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You may formally apply for credit transfers either before or after enrolment. You will be advised if you have been successful in your application, but the credit transfers will be added to your academic record only when you have been enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification for a period of not less than one month.
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Any credit transfer approved before enrolment will expire if you do not enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification within 12 months of the credit transfer being approved.
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Credit transfers are granted on a course-by-course basis. You must specify on the application form which courses you are seeking to credit transfer (courses from and courses to).
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With your application you must send an original transcript of your academic record from the institution where you gained credit.
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If the qualification you are seeking transfer from is more than five years old, you must provide evidence that your knowledge in this subject is current. The best form for this evidence is a detailed curriculum vitae that has been verified as true by your employer. You may be asked to supply further evidence. If you are not employed, contact us to discuss.
Note: The 5-year rule does not apply to New Zealand Diploma in Business courses passed at another institution. 7.
If your qualification is not listed in this brochure, you will need to supply detailed information on the content of your source course, such as topics covered (in detail), textbooks used, assessment tasks and any other evidence to support your application. Your application will not proceed without this detailed information. Before applying for credit transfers not already specified in the programme brochure, please phone us to see if your course(s) has been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic.
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We will acknowledge the receipt of your application, and will advise you of its outcome. Please note that applications involving credit for study of courses that have not been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic may take longer to process than applications seeking credit transfer from identified courses.
TRANSFERRING NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS 1.
If you have completed New Zealand Diploma in Business courses at another institution, but you wish to graduate through Open Polytechnic, it is necessary to transfer your previous results to your academic record with us. If you have studied for the New Zealand Diploma in Business at more than one institution, the institution at which you completed most of your study will award the diploma.
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There is no fee for this transfer, but you should apply on the Application for Cross Credit/Credit Transfer form, and attach an original copy of your academic transcript from the other institution(s) with your application.
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APPENDIX 5: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS For New Zealand Diploma in Business courses you need access to a Windows capable PC. Many courses use email and Online Campus discussion forums, so broadband or a fast (56 kbps) modem is also recommended. You will need a PC with internet access, Microsoft Office (including MS Access) or Microsoft Works to study for the New Zealand Diploma in Business courses. Internet access is essential to study the courses and your assessments need to be submitted online. You should also check individual course requirements.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS We recommend Microsoft Office Professional software, although other common software applications may be used. Some courses have special software requirements – you will find more details in the information on the specific courses. If you have any questions contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Many software packages such as Windows have their own minimum hardware requirements (such as an optical drive which reads/burns DVDs). If you are buying a computer, check the requirements of the software you plan to use before committing yourself to particular hardware. If you need to buy software, you can often buy it at a special academic price from most software retailers (generally about a third of the normal retail cost). You will need proof you have been accepted into a course. Your letter confirming your enrolment will provide this. There is a list of Microsoft software retailers at microsoft.com/nz/retailers Note: If you have an Apple Mac contact our helpdesk to discuss your options.
INTERNET ACCESS You must have internet access with a recently versioned browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome.
HELP We have a helpdesk to give you technical help or support. You can email our helpdesk at helpdesk@openpolytechnic.ac.nz. Please include your name and student ID in the message.
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APPENDIX 6: DEFINITIONS Assessment: A way for us to know if you have achieved the learning outcomes of a course of study, which may include assignments, examinations, report writing, practical tasks, projects, block courses, and on-the-job work. There are two main types of assessment. Formative assessment: this is work that helps both you and us see how you are doing, but which doesn’t contribute to your final grade. Summative assessment: this is work that measures your achievement and contributes to your final result. Assessments can be either compulsory or voluntary, but we recommend you do the voluntary ones as they help you see how you are doing with the course and highlight any problems early enough so we can deal with them. Diploma: A qualification consisting of six 20-credit courses, which constitutes a defined area of specialisation. Core course: A compulsory course within a qualification. Elective course: A non-compulsory course. You can choose from a list of elective courses to make up credits to finish your qualification. Prerequisite: A course that needs to be passed or a set of skills and knowledge that needs to be demonstrated before you can enrol in another course.
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