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Aim of course:

To provide students with skills, knowledge and competence to undertake a broad range of business activities and to carry out a mix of specialized operations involving a degree of self directed work and the supervision of processes of people.

Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Prepare and analyse financial statements
• Understand the legal requirements in a business setting
• Prepare and present Business information for management
• Understand and apply marketing principles
• Understand the economic principles and environment of business management.
• Establish Human resource needs of a small business operation
• Establish effective business communication skills
• Produce establishment plans for small business ventures
• Understand and apply small business principles and the role of information technology
• Develop people development and coordination
• Understand Strategic Management concepts and Organisational Planning

Entry requirements:

• IELTS of 5.5 overall or equivalent in the ICA Internal English Language Placement Test
• Minimum age 16 years and over with a pass in NCEA Level 2

Time Table: 

Monday - Friday	18:00 – 21:00
Saturday	09:00 – 17:00

Course Details:

Length of Course: 38 weeks 

Class Times: Evening and Weekend classes

Intake Dates: Students may start every four weeks

Intake	Start Date	Completion Date	Total weeks (including Christmas break)
Jun 2010	08 Jun2010	02 Apr 2011	43
July 2010	05 Jul 2010	30 April 2011	43
Aug 2010	09 Aug 2010	04 Jun 2011	43
Sep 2010	06 Sep 2010	02 Jul 2011	43
Oct 2010	11 Oct 2010	06 Aug 2011	43
Nov 2010	08 Nov 2010	03 Sep 2011	43

Course Structure

To be awarded the National Diploma in Business Level 5 students must be credited with a minimum of 122 credits at level 5 or above from the National Diploma in Business subjects. These credits will be forwarded to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The Diploma is awarded by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) which is internationally recognised.

The teaching will be through a mixture of theory teaching and practical learning using a range of learning methods such as projects, written exercises, case studies, simulations, open and closed book tests, and presentations.

The course:

• takes 35 weeks to complete
• 4, 8-week terms, with a one-week break between terms for re-sit if necessary.
• Students are expected to attend classes for 12 hours per week, and to engage in 15 hours self-directed study outside those times.

Career Opportunities:

Students graduating with this Diploma will have skills, knowledge and competence to undertake a broad range of business activities involving a degree of self directed work and/or the supervision of processes and people.