New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand)

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand) provides learners with core technical knowledge, people, cognitive, affective, and business environment skills with a focus in Project Management.

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Key Details
SIT2LRN Distance Learning
Qualification:
Diploma
Level:
5
Credits:
120
Duration:

One year full-time

Two - Six years part-time

Maximum Duration of Programme 6 years

Intakes are 17 weeks long

Study Modes:
Distance Learning
Dates:

2023 Intake 1: 13 February to 9 June - Applications Close 30 January 2023

2023 Intake 2: 27 March to 21 July - Applications Close 13 March 2023

2023 Intake 3: 12 June to 6 October - Applications Close 29 May 2023

2023 Intake 4: 31 July to 24 November - Applications Close 17 July 2023
Fees:

This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme

  • No Tuition Fees
  • Direct Material Costs: $7.00 per credit (incl GST) (e.g., $700.00 for 100 credit course)

International Students

  • $100 per credit

Some Course Details May Change

As part of our move into Te Pūkenga we're aligning our courses nationally. This is ongoing, and means that some course details including fees, and entry requirements may change. In the meantime please go ahead and apply as normal, we will keep you advised of any changes, and we are always available to answer any questions you might have.

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand) provides learners with core technical knowledge, people, cognitive, affective, and business environment skills with a focus in Project Management.

This allows students to specialise and gain technical knowledge and people skills relevant to their interest area.

 

For New Students to this Programme of Study:

Please undertake 8 papers to complete this programme.

  • The core compulsory papers in all strands are: BSNS5001, BSNS5002, BSNS5003 and BSNS5004

The 4 compulsory papers for the Project Management strand as follows:

  • Project Management Strand: BSNS5601,BSNS5602, BSNS5603 and BSNS5604

 

For Returning Students (student who have previously started this programme of study):

Please select papers that start with MGT... these papers are only for returning students who are finishing off the SIT version of this qualification. New students should not select these papers.

  • Core Compulsory: MGT501,MGT502,MGT503, MGT504, MGT505
  • Administration and Technology strand: MGT506,MGT508, MGT509
  • Leadership and Management strand: MGT507, MGT508, MGT510
  • Project Management strand: Compulsory MGT511, 30 credits from MGT514, MGT515.

Programme Structure (New Learners under Te Pūkenga)

Compulsory Core Courses (all strands)

  • BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
  • BSNS5002 Business Environments
  • BSNS5003 Business Functions
  • BSNS5004 Change and Innovation

Project Management Strand

  • BSNS5601 Project Management Principles 
  • BSNS5602 Project Management Methodologies
  • BSNS5603 Project Management Tools
  • BSNS5604 Applied Project Management

Paper Descriptions

BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Examine the nature of organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Analyse how bi-cultural partnerships can influence operational business activities and relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Demonstrate effective communication in professional contexts
  • Maintain professional and ethical stakeholder relationships in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

BSNS5002 Business Environments (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on an organisation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Analyse the impact of internal environmental influences on business operations.
  • Analyse the impact of external environmental influences on business operations.
  • Evaluate environmental data to manage risk to support the performance of an organisation.

BSNS5003 Business Functions (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to: Apply principles and practices of operations to support business performance.

  • Examine the role of human resource management in supporting business performance.
  • Explain the application of marketing and sales principles and practices that support business performance.
  • Explore accounting concepts and processes that support business performance.

BSNS5004 Change and Innovation (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Apply practices and processes relevant to organisational change and innovation.
  • Discuss how organisational change and innovation can contribute to enhanced business performance.
  • Examine personal and interpersonal skills that contribute to organisational change and innovation.

BSNS5601 Project Management Principles (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the principles of project management.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Define the phases and relevant documentation of the project management lifecycle.
  • Examine the principles of project management to inform project planning for an organisation.
  • Analyse the skills and attributes of a project manager within the project lifecycle.

BSNS5602 Project Management Methodologies (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate and select project management methodologies.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Describe a range of methodologies used in project management.
  • Justify the selection of a project management methodology for a project.

BSNS5603 Project Management Tools (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and select project management tools and software.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Describe project management tools and software used to support a project lifecycle.
  • Analyse tools and software that can support a specific project management scenario.

BSNS5604 Applied Project Management (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply project management tools, techniques and methodologies, and manage stakeholders.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

  • Apply project management tools, techniques, and methodologies to complete a project.
  • Apply stakeholder management strategies through the project lifecycle.

 

Programme Structure (Returning Students)

Compulsory (all strands)

  • MGT100 Introduction to Accounting
  • MGT101 Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • MGT103 Introduction to Applied Management
  • MGT104 Introduction to Applied Marketing
  • MGT105 Business Communications

Project Management Strand

  • MGT514               Organisational Context of Project Management 
    MGT515               Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks                    
    MGT514 Organisational Context of Project Management 
    MGT515 Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks                    
  • MGT113 Introduction to Project Management

Paper Descriptions

MGT100 Introduction to Accounting (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an introduction to management accounting, finance processes and their associated components.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: explain the role of management accounting; apply processes for controlling and allocating costs; prepare information for management decision making; develop financial strategies; identify opportunities to improve financial performance; analysis and interpretation and analyse and interpret an entity’s financial report.

MGT101 Introduction to Human Resource Management (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an overview of human resource management specific to the New Zealand Environment.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss human resource management and its place in organisations in new Zealand; outline the main functions of human resource management in the New Zealand context; discuss the impact of key legislation on human resource management practice in new Zealand; explain human resource requirements and potential sources for personnel; analyse employment obligations and responsibilities within a particular context; assess staff development needs and policies and apply human resource management options to a specific situation.

MGT103 Introduction to Applied Management (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an introduction to the principles management and strategic processes and how these may be applied to address current issues in the New Zealand context.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss the role of strategy and strategy formulation in organisational planning and development; explain strategies for organisational development; identify the resources and capabilities of a specific organisation in relation to its external environment; identify the strengths and weaknesses of business vision concepts, including entrepreneurship and innovation with reference to relevant management models and theories; outline an ethical framework for business operations, which includes te ahurea Māori and develop management goals and objectives and strategic plans and justify the approach with reference to relevant applied management theories.

MGT104 Introduction to Applied Marketing (Level 5) 15 credits

 This paper provides students with an introduction to marketing principles and processes used in the promotion of products or services and in the establishment of direction and targets for marketing operations.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss the role of promotion in marketing; explain the inter-relationships of the promotional mix; outline how situational analysis is used to determine appropriate promotional objectives and target market with reference to relevant marketing theories and modes; identify marketing objectives within a given context and justify the approach with reference to relevant marketing theory and develop an operational plan for a marketing campaign.

MGT105 Business Communications (Level 5) 15 credit 

This paper provides students with an overview of applied communication techniques within the business context of working within teams or groups.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss advantages and disadvantages of working within teams/groups with reference to relevant business communications theory; analyse team/group processes and their effect on team/group functions; discuss the social and cultural aspects of communication within teams; compare and contrast strategies to manage conflict within a team/group; identify theoretical approaches for team building and provide examples of a relevant team building approach in a selected context and develop goals and team/group processes to achieve objectives and justify the approach with reference to business communication theories and models.

Project Management Strand

MGT514 Organisational Context of Project Management 15 credits

Students will develop knowledge and skills needed to execute projects in an organisational context using established project management theory and methodology. This paper will help students understand the importance of monitoring and controlling project work across all project lifecycle stages from initiation through to closing and all management levels of an organisaiton.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: 

  • Manage the delivery of project management plans for an organisation.
  • Manage project risk, including identifying, analysing and responding to risk using the four-stage process.
  • Assess and apply project monitoring and control processes as required across various phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Develop systems and processes to document, monitor and control plans for a project.

MGT515 Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks 15 credits

This paper provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a project using applied tools and techniques and established project management theories and methodologies. The benefits of applying methodologies and frameworks to projects will be discussed. Students will be equipped with relevant skills and have a deeper understanding to oversee and govern the overall project, scope and requirements and deliver agreed business case outcomes within timelines and budget.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast established project management theories and methodologies.
  • Critically analyse the key components of project plans and how they are used to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Utilise a range of project management tools and techniques in the development of project plans.
  • Develop project plans for a project(s)

MGT113 Introduction to Project Management (Level 5) 15 credits

This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to select and use project management tools in order to manage the life cycle of a project from initiation through to close.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to evaluate project management tools applicable for the development of a project plan, undertake and monitor a project in accordance with the project plan, assimilate project documentation for the finalisation of a project, and critically assess and review a project outcome and processes.

General Admission

- Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of  age

- Achievement of NCEA Level 2, including 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above and 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

Or

- An equivalent of the above 

Or

-Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above

Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme (e.g. Record of Learning, or Curriculum Vitae). They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate.  Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.

English Language Requirements

Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or

an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or

Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL); or

Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in  either New Zealand, Australia­, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment.

Diploma at Level 5

  • IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Cambridge English Examination – B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162.  No less than 154 in each skill
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level   b) Current:
  • Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
  • Language Cert - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
  • Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than merit in any band

All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.

Facilitator Assistance:  During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only).  All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study.  Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme.  Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.

We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management) (Level 5), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:

  • A minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management) (Level 5).
  • The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management) (Level 5) full-time over 1 year or part-time over a maximum of 5 years.

Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.

Assessments for this programme typically include essays, analytical business reports, question and answer assessments and practical assessments. There are no exams for this programme. The programme requires access to, or knowledge of, a business or organisational workplace. This could be:

  • Your current workplace
  • A past workplace
  • A family business
  • A voluntary organisation (church, playgroup, sports club etc.)

For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here. 

Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study

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