| Qualification: |
Diploma |
| Level: |
6
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| Dates: |
4 February to 29 March 2019 - Applications close 28/01/2019 |
| Duration: |
Intakes will be 8 weeks long. (The programme can be completed in 35 weeks of full-time study.)
This course can be studied full-time or part-time.
A mix mode delivery of onsite and distance learning is also available. |
| Location: |
Invercargill |
| Credits: |
120 |
This qualification provides learners with core technical knowledge, people, cognitive, affective, and business environment skills, within a strategic context.
The programme is structured with five core compulsory papers, then three elective papers from the Leadership and Management strand.
This allows students to specialise and gain technical knowledge and people skills relevant to their area of interest.
Programme Structure
Compulsory
- MGT200 Management Accounting and Finance
- MGT201 Marketing Operations
- MGT203 Operations Management
- MGT205 Introduction to Strategic Management
- MGT215 Organisational Behaviour
Leadership and Management Strand
- MGT206 Risk Management and Quality
- MGT211 The Project Plan and Resources
- MFT219 Change Management
Paper Descriptions
MGT200 Management Accounting and Finance (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides an overview of objectives and limitations of analysis of financial statements and provides students with the knowledge and skills to report results of financial analysis, including calculating ratios to measure profitability, asset utilisation, management of working capital and will be able to apply this knowledge to both evaluating franchise proposals and in the area of scheduling and revising project costs as part of project planning.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: understand the business finance environment; apply capital budgeting practices and evaluate investment decisions; apply knowledge of working capital to effectively manage a business for a given situation; compare and contrast financing options for a given situation and make recommendations; discuss the principles of capital structure and cost of capital, and calculate the cost of capital; calculate, apply and evaluate different types of costs to various costing systems; apply management tools to assist in the planning and control of business operations and use management accounting information to assist decision-making in a given business situation.
MGT201 Marketing Operations (Level 6) 15 credits
Students will consider marketing activities in the context of quality and customer service and in the setting of marketing strategies to enable marketing objectives to be met.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: examine the effect quality has in relation to specific marketing activities; examine the effect customer service in relation to marketing activities; assess the influences of quality and customer service on marketing mix decisions; develop marketing objectives for a specific organization; prepare marketing strategies to achieve the objectives and formulate quality standards and customer service strategies for marketing operations.
MGT203 Operations Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with the knowledge and skills undertake the management of small to medium business operations, including identifying and managing operational risks.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: assess location and layout of physical facilities for a small to medium business; plan and control production of goods and/or services of a small to medium business; assess staffing needs of a small to medium business; analyse merchandise management in a small to medium business environment; formulate and analyse marketing strategies relevant to a small to medium business; establish the context to be taken into account when managing risk for a small to medium business organization; assess risks in a small to medium business organisation; develop a framework for managing risk in a small to medium business organisation and compare options for the treatment of risks, prepare a risk treatment plan for a small to medium business organisation, and explain how the plan will be monitored, reviewed and updated.
MGT205 Introduction to Strategic Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper introduces the concepts of strategic management, focussing on the consideration of strategic management in the context of change processes and methods, and organisational objectives, planning and performance.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: analyse an organisation’s operational plans and objectives; review organisational performance against operational plans and objectives; analyse and assess performance and identify current strategic position; evaluate change processes and methods for implementation to assist an organisation in achieving its objectives and report on organisational performance in relationship to its organisational objectives.
MGT215 Organisational Behaviour (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with a strong background and understanding of organisational and motivational theories and the application of these in the development of internal and external environmental analyses for an organisation.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: examine organisation theory in relation to management in organisations; examine motivation theory in relation to management in organisations and conduct internal and external environmental analyses for an organisation.
Leadership and Management Strand
MGT206 Risk Management and Quality (Level 6) 15 credits
Students will be provided with a thorough understanding of issues of risk assessment, prevention and intervention in undertaking projects. The related topic of quality control and evaluation is also considered in detail.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: analyse areas of risk in the project management lifecycle; undertake a risk analysis and justify conclusions; compare and contrast problem-solving methods for dealing with problems when they arise in projects and apply them to a specific scenario providing justification for the chosen approach; analyse the principles of quality control in projects; examine the common methods of evaluating quality in projects; develop a quality management plan and undertake, with rationale, corrective action to address a quality management issue in a specific example.
MGT211 The Project Plan and Resources (Level 6) 15 credits
Learners will learn how to go about developing a project plan to industry standards. Learners will also develop an understanding of the planning process involving key stakeholders, and the value of continuous evaluation and improvement. Learners will also consider the principles of resource management.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: apply the principles of strategic planning processes; estimate project cost and time; evaluate the essential components of a project plan that would meet industry standards; critically evaluate project plans; prepare an outline of a project plan and examine the principles of resource identification, allocation and management.
MGT219 Change Management (Level 6) 15 credits
This paper provides students with an understanding of change management and the managing of the change process within an organisational context, supported by an understanding of leadership theory and solvency analysis in relation to management in organisations.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: debate current schools of thought that contribute to change management in organisations; examine methods for managing the change process in an organisation; analyse the relationship of leadership theory in organizational management and demonstrate and apply knowledge of the solvency test and its relationship to organisational change.
The Zero Fees Scheme applies to this course, so there are no tuition fees as long as you are a New Zealand citizen, resident/permanent resident (residing in NZ), BUT there is a student direct material cost per credit of study undertaken, plus a non-refundable administration cost of $50.00 for each application processed, and the required textbook/s listed below. You must maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain your Zero Fees Scheme entitlement.
Zero Fees Scheme – applies to NZ citizens and residents/permanent residents (residing in NZ). 2019 Cost (NZ$) $7.50 per credit + admin cost $50.00 per application (e.g. $750 for 100 credit course) - includes GST
International Students $16,000 for the full year of study
Payments must be paid by the due date shown on the invoice.
Withdrawals & Transfers
- Early withdrawals within the first week of the intake starting are entitled to a full refund of the Student Direct Material Costs but not the non-refundable administration cost of $50.00.
- Withdrawals have to be requested within 75% of the intake, withdrawals after the early withdrawal date are not eligible for a refund.
- Transfer requests have to be within the first two weeks of the intake starting and will incur a $50.00 transfer fee. Transfers can only occur to a subsequent intake within the same calendar year.
All SIT2LRN courses are approved by Studylink. Any queries regarding Studylink allowances, loans, and terms and conditions should be made directly to Studylink on 0800 88 99 00 or www.studylink.govt.nz
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In addition to gaining core knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the achievement of organisational strategic objectives, graduates of the leadership and management strand will gain the following specific knowledge and skills:
Technical knowledge and skills
- Manage and lead people to enable them to achieve personal and entity goals for efficient and effective performance of the entity.
- Lead and implement change within the entity for efficient and effective performance of the entity.
- Lead and manage projects and/or entity intiatives.
- Access and manage resources to improve entity performance.
- Analyse and apply financial information to make informed decisions and forecasts for efficient and effective performance of the entity.
People skills
- Communicate with stakeholders to engage them with the strategic vision of the entity.
- Lead and model an entity culture and/or values that support success for efficient and effective performance of the entity.
Business environment
- Management compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Analyse the impact of operating in a global context on entity goals and on modern business practice.
Education pathway
This qualification will build on from the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management strand) and graduates may progress to the third year of SIT's Bachelor of Applied Management (Human Resource Management or Applied Management major).
Graduate of this qualification with the Leadership and Management strand will have the skills and knowledge to work as a manager/leader in a range of strategic roles within New Zealand business entities.
It is recommended that all applicants should complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management strand) prior to application for this programme, alongside the following criteria:
Application by Academic Qualification
(Under 20 years of age)
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed a minimum of 4 years secondary education, and have attained a minimum of 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 in each of four approved subjects.
Application by Mature Entry
(20 years of age and above)
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 Criteria
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, 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 an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or achieved the required score in one of the following internationally recognised English Proficiency tests within the preceding two years:
- IELTS test – Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL Paper-based test (pBT) – Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
- TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) – Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
- Cambridge English Examinations – FCE, or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
- NZCEL – Level 4 with the Academic endorsement
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PtoE (Academic) score of 50
- City & Guilds IESOL – B2 Communicator with a score of 66
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English must provide evidence that they:
a) Have gained NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University Entrance requirements or
b) Hold a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America or
c) Have achieved a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, CELTA or
d) Have achieved the required score in one of the internationally recognised English Proficiency tests (specified above) within the preceding two years.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
- I have read all sections of the Programme Information on this page
- I have read the SIT2LRN Frequently Asked Questions section
- I have met all admission criteria for the programme (found under Application Criteria)
- I have met all the criteria for individual papers (found under Course Content)
- I have selected the paper(s) I wish to study
- I have selected intake(s) (I have selected alternate intakes rather than overlapping intakes)
- I know my intended payment method
- If my organisation/company is paying for my studies, I have a completed and approved purchase order to attach to my online application. I am aware that should my organisation or company not pay my fees, these will become my responsibility.
- I have completed and will attach a cross credit form (if applying for a cross credit)
- New students – I have provided an active NSN in the name I am enrolling in or I have verified ID and will attach it to my online application.
- New students – I will attach academic documentation (NZQA record of achievement/academic transcripts/certificates). These do not need to be verified. (If you do not have any academic documentation to support your application, please attach a comprehensive CV outlining your education and work experience).
- I have computer access, an Internet connection and access to software to create electronic documents e.g. Microsoft Word or Open Office
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay and a non-refundable administration fee. The administration fee is for processing your application and the Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
- A New Zealand citizen completing the full qualification or
- An Australian citizen/New Zealand Resident or Permanent Resident who will be residing in New Zealand for the duration of your enrolment.
Instructions to help you with your application:
- Read the Programme Information on this page and the SIT2LRN Frequently Asked Questions and find out if you meet the application criteria for both the programme and the unit/s you wish to study.
- Check your eligibility for Zero Fees. If you are not eligible to study under this scheme, please call
0800 748 257 for further options.
- Complete your online enrolment checking that:
If you are a new student …
- Provide an active NSN number in the name you are enrolling in (contact NZQA on 0800 697 296 to get your NSN number if you do not know it);
- And you do not have an active NSN, then attach a copy of your verified ID in the name you are enrolling in.
- And you are a Resident or Permanent resident of NZ, please provide a copy of proof of residency;
- Attach all academic documentation to support your application including copies of any certificates of courses you have undertaken / NZQA record of achievement / transcripts / CV;
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
- Please check that you have included all the required information and supporting documents. Your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide. Missing information will delay the processing of your application.
- Please scan and email all additional documentation to sit2lrn@sit.ac.nz.
What happens next?
- You will receive an automatic email confirmation when we receive your online application. Processing may take up to three weeks. However, we will get in touch with you sooner if we require further documentation.
- Once your application has been accepted you will be sent a conditional offer of acceptance with an invoice and instructions on how to make payment.
- Once we have received your payment (or if you have opted to pay by Credit Card, Student Loan or Purchase Order) you will be sent an Enrolment Confirmation Letter and Important Information Booklet. Closer to the start of the intake you will receive a Time To Get Started Letter which will give you all the necessary information, tools and guidance to start your study with us.
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with the strand in Leadership and Management) (Level 6), 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 the strand in Leadership and Management) (Level 5).
- The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (with the strand in Leadership and Management) (Level 6) full-time over one year or part-time over a maximum of five years.
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit zero fees entitlement.
Assessments for this programme may include, but are not limited to:
- Tests
- Assignments
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Reports
- Final examinations
All requirements for assessment must be submitted by the advised time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless an extension has been requested
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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