Diploma in Business Administration (Level 6)

Starting dates for 2009: 05 Jan 09, 02 Mar 09, 27 Apr 09, 22 Jun 09, 17 Aug 09, 12 Oct 09

Modules are:

-         Financial Management

-         Organisational Behaviour

-         Management Information System

-         Entrepreneurship

-         Strategic Planning & Implementation

 

Entry Criteria:

Students -

1. Must be 18 years of age or over

2. Must meet NZ Immigration requirements

3. Must have a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in English language or have passed the NZCB entry test.

4. Must have obtained the NZCB Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5) or its equivalent.

The main focus of this subject is the independent entrepreneur as business founder or initiator. The subject covers the nature of entrepreneurs; how and why they start businesses; why many fail; why sustained growth is so rare; how new and small businesses are financed; the management of smaller firms; special features of family firms. Recent research findings will be incorporated. Case studies are used extensively and students must also produce their own business plan.

 

The main focus of this subject is designed to develop a rigorous understanding of the theory and practice of financial investment analysis and portfolio management. The subject covers the portfolio and capital market theory; portfolio management; financial statement analysis; measurement of portfolio performance; different types of risk s and return. Recent research findings will be incorporated. Case studies are used extensively and students must also produce their financial investment plan.

 

The main focus of this subject is the management information system as both small and large business. The subject covers the nature and types of information systems; how and why they are playing an important role in businesses; the information system of smaller firms; special features of family firms. Recent research findings will be incorporated. Case studies are used extensively and students must produce their information system plan.

 

The Organisational Behaviour (OB) subject lays the foundation for the understanding of human behaviour in organisations. A significant development in the current competitive work environment is the demand for managers with high levels of interpersonal skills, who are seen to be a strategic resource to be sought after and retained. Organisational behaviour is designed to provide students with a comprehensive exposure to organisational behaviour theories and workplace issues illustrated with case studies and examples within a New Zealand context. Given the immediate relevance of topics covered in this subject, it is also a useful life-long learning subject for improving personal and organisational effectiveness.

 Strategic planning and implementation