New Zealand Diploma in Business (Administration and Technology Strand) (Level 5)

This qualification equips learners with essential technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and an understanding of the business environment.

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Campus
SIT Online
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

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$8.00 per credit (incl. GST)

International Fees

$100 per credit (incl. GST). See International.

Course Outline

This qualification provides learners with core technical knowledge, people, cognitive, affective, and business environment skills.

The programme is structured with core technical papers, then three elective papers.

 

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 Administration and Technology strand as follows:

  • Administration and Technology Strand: BSNS5201, BSNS5202, BSNS5203 and BSNS5204
Course Content

Programme Structure

Compulsory Core Courses (all strands)

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

Administration and Technology Strand

  • BSNS5201 Administration Systems and Processes
  • BSNS5202 Advanced Business Information
  • BSNS5203 Applied Business Technologies
  • BSNS5204 Office 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.

BSNS5201 Administration Systems and Processes (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate administration systems and processes to inform improvements.

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

  • Demonstrate effective use of administration systems and processes used in organisations.
  • Analyse administration systems and processes to inform decision making for an organisation.
  • Recommend improvements to manage administration systems and processes in an organisation.

BSNS5202 Advanced Business Information (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to produce business information to support administration functions and operations in organisations.

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

  • Describe how business information is used within administration functions and operations of organisations.
  • Analyse communication methods used to produce business information for organisations.
  • Produce business information to support administration functions and operations of organisations.

BSNS5203 Applied Business Technologies (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to support the use of technologies in organisations.

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

  • Describe the role of business technologies within organisations.
  • Examine current and emerging technologies to support business operation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Recommend business technologies to meet the needs of organisations.

BSNS5204 Office Management (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to manage business administration functions and operations to support organisations.

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

  • Describe the role and responsibilities of an office manager in an organisation.
  • Analyse how administration functions, operations, and/or projects support operational goals.
  • Plan administration functions, operations, and/or projects that support operational goals.

Programme Structure (Returning Students)

New Zealand Diploma In Business (Level 05) SIT version to New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 05) Te Pūkenga version


Career Opportunities

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 to apply to a relevant administrative position in an organisation:

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 entityLead and manage projects and/or entity initiatives
  • 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
Application Criteria

Whakatapoko | Admission

To be eligible for admission to this programme, all applicants must meet three admission requirements:

  • Requirements for either General or Discretionary admission
  • Any additional Programme specific requirements
  • Language Literacy requirements

General Admission

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet one of the following requirements:

i. Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:

  • 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
  • 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

Or

ii. An equivalent of the above

Or

iii. Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

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.

Discretionary Admission

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission.

In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme.

3 Regulations demonstrate how the provisions and procedures for the awarding credit recognition and transfer will be applied to the programme.

4 Regulations demonstrate how the provisions and procedures for the awarding of recognition of prior learning will be applied to the programme.

All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.

Programme Specific Requirements

There are no additional Programme Specific requirements.

Language Literacy Admission Requirements

All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:

  • 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above.

Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga Web-page.

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