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

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with a Project Management focus equips learners with essential technical knowledge and skills in people management, cognitive and affective abilities, and 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

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):

  • The students currently enrolled in NZDB level 05 (SIT version/MGT Papers) will be transferred to NZDB level 05 (Te Pūkenga version/BSNS Papers from 2024).
  • Please ensure you select the correct papers when you enrol online, as the application will now show the new paper codes.
  • Please refer to the "Course Content" tab and the Programme Structure (Returning Students) section.
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

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)

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

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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