This programme is designed to provide students with a broad base of business knowledge and gain role-specific skills in either accounting or leadership and management.
All strands will learn about business operational functions, business communication, the New Zealand business context and interpersonal relationships.
In the accounting strand, students will study financial transactions, financial statements, budgeting and taxation, and decision-making and analysis. This strand may equip graduates to work towards the academic requirements for CAANZ’s Accounting Technicians College.
In the leadership and management strand, students will study business planning, project management, and leadership.
Students will study compulsory core modules and choose a strand from Accounting or Leadership and Management. As a general guideline, you are expected to attend classes up to 16 hours per week (as a full-time student). Scheduled classes are usually between 8am to 5pm. In addition, you are also expected to complete some self-directed study.
Group A - Common compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIZM501 | Business Operations | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIZM502 | People and Change | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIZM503 | Communication | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIZM504 | New Zealand Business Context | 5 | 15 |
Group B - Compulsory modules for accounting strand
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT511 | Accounting Processes | 5 | 15 | BIZM501 | |
| ACCT512 | Financial Statements | 5 | 15 | BIZM501 | |
| ACCT513 | Budgeting and Taxation | 5 | 15 | BIZM501 | |
| ACCT514 | Decision Making and Analysis | 5 | 15 | BIZM501 |
Group D: Compulsory modules for leadership and management strand
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIZM521 | Business Planning | 5 | 15 | BIZM524 | |
| BIZM522 | Leading Projects | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIZM523 | Leading in the Workplace | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIZM524 | Applied Business Planning | 5 | 15 | BIZM521 |
Graduates of the Business 5 programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in senior supervisory or operational advisory positions.
Roles may include:
Graduates may progress to further study:
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) Academic band score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Students starting Semester 1 2023
Date: Thursday 9 February 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
Students starting Semester 2 2023
Date: Thursday 13 July 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
If you are a new student, it is compulsory for you to attend your first day (induction) and we welcome you to bring whānau and friends to support you. You will be introduced to your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of this programme, and receive a personalised timetable.
Returning students, please check your timetable to find your first day.
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