Queens Academic Group

NZIM Diploma in Management (Level 5)

Overview

This two-semester full-time qualification consists of six papers from the NZ Diploma in Business L6, four of which are compulsory. The NZIM Diploma in Management provides a through grounding in business and management practice appropriate for people wishing to enter into management roles in business. The qualification is designed as an exit point from the NZ Diploma in Business for those students who wish to have a basic understanding of management practice, but do not wish to specialize in busines studies. It also provides a platform for students wishing to transition to degree programmes or advanced management qualifications such as the NZIM Diploma in Management ( Advanced). The NZIM Diploma in Management constitutes an NZQA approved 120 credit Level 5 qualification.

Details

Course Name:	NZIM Diploma in Management (level 5)
Fee:	NZD $6,500 per semester / NZD $1000 materials fee (only payable once)
Entry Criteria:	General entry Completion of NCEA Level 2 or international equivalent. English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 Students without these entry requirements must complete the school's entry test before enrolment is confirmed. Mature age entry 20+ years of age and relevant work experience Special Entry On a case-by-case basis at discretion of the Director, Academic Programmes
Start Date:	Feb, Apr, Aug and Oct
Course Duration:	One Year (full-time) / Two semesters of 12 weeks (+ 1 week exam) each
Course Structure:	120 credits distributed across 6 papers (3 papers per academic semester see below) International students must be enrolled fulltime and attend classes for 20 hours per week. This is an Immigration NZ requirement.
Credit transfer:	Credit may also be granted by recognition of prior learning or current competency. Students who wish to be considered for credit transfer must submit original documents and may be required to complete the school's challenge test for confirmation of prior learning.
Certification:	You will have to pass 6 papers in total consisting of at the four core papers and two optional papers (see below) to be awarded the qualification.

Papers

Compulsory Papers

NZDB630 Leadership

NZDB636 Applied Management

NZDB530 Organisation & Management

NZDB560 Business Communication

Plus two additional papers from the following list.

NZDB435 Fundamentals of Small Business OR 227 Entrepreneurial Planning

NZDB400 Accounting Principles or 520 The Economic Environment

NZDB430 Quantitative Business Methods

NZDB510 Introduction to Commercial Law

NZDB541 Marketing Principles

NZDB550 Business Computing

NZDB632 Operations management

NZDB633 Human Resource Management

Information of Individual Papers

400 Accounting Principles

This paper provides students with an understanding of financial statements and reports and to enable them to analyse and interpret business performance. Topics include the Business Environment, Financial Statements and Components, Budgeting and the analysis and interpretation of Financial Statements. Students require no prior accounting knowledge.

510 Introduction to Commercial Law

Students are provided with a basic knowledge in the field of commercial law, to enable them to apply legal reasoning and to develop an organised approach to problem solving. Topics include; the basis of New Zealand Law, the Law of Contract, the Law of Agency, Consumer Protection as well as a special topic project in which each student explores an individual topic of interest. No prior knowledge is required.

530 Organisation & Management

This paper provides an introductory study of management and the organisational context within which management is performed. This includes four perspectives on organisations and management [integrative, functional, cultural and behavioural], the external environment and internal processes of organisations, the nature of the manager’s job, management decision making and the ethical constraints and social responsibility dimensions of management. No specific prior knowledge is required but students should have some awareness of the business environment.

This is a compulsory paper for all students enrolled in the NZIM Diploma in Management.

560 Business Communication

This paper develops within a context appropriate to business: the students knowledge and understanding of the communication process; the ability and confidence in effective verbal and non-verbal, oral, written and graphic communication with the business environment; the skills o thinking, analysing and problem solving; and effective interpersonal communication skills.

This is a compulsory paper for all students enrolled in the NZIM Diploma in Management.

541 Marketing Principles

The aim of this paper is for students to develop a broad understanding of marketing principles for application to enterprise activities. Students will also develop the knowledge and understanding which are needed to assess product, price, promotion and distribution options, and to make marketing mix recommendations for specific target markets. Students do not have to have any prior knowledge.

550 Business Computing

This paper will provide students with a working knowledge of information technology and how it relates to a business environment. They will also develop the skills to enhance their personal productivity and problem solving using appropriate business application tools. No prior knowledge is required but basic word processing skills would be useful.

435 Fundamentals of Small Business

This paper covers provides the student with knowledge of small business opportunities and operations including ownership options and business structures. Also studied are control techniques; evaluation processes; and marketing options. The student will also gain knowledge of the skills required for analysis and identifying appropriate solutions for managing small business operations.

227 Entrepreneurial Planning

This Paper Provides students with the skills to evaluate the issue that arise when establishing or purchasing a small business.

430 Quantitative Business Methods

This paper provides for the study of statistical data analysis involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of data from business and information sources. A variety of statistical packages will be explored and the mathematics of finance including the use of a spreadsheet package such as Excel. The approach used in this paper will concentrate on practical applications and not the mathematical background. Computer packages will be used and this will allow for the analysis of large data sets.

630 Leadership

This paper introduces students to the principles and practices of leadership. It provides students with the major tools and techniques of business leadership and gives them the opportunity to engage in the leadership process. Students are encouraged to use an innovative approach to thinking and develop and use critical reflection throughout the course.

This is a compulsory paper for all students enrolled in the NZIM Diploma in Management.

633 Human Resource Management

This paper is designed to meet the needs of students who require skills ands knowledge in human resources management in general or specific organisational roles. This includes human resource functions, processes, procedures and related legislation needed to effectively manage people in organisations. It will also allow students to practice the skills in specific human resource management processes. Students must have completed paper 130 Organisation & Management.

636 Applied Management

Applied Management is the foundation stone for intergrating business disciplines and applying management theory in a pragmatic sense in the workplace. The essence of Applied Management is developing competency in the application of management principles. The process is project based, interactive and inclusive. A major part of the core of the paper is team dynamics and students are required to work in teams and for this process to be assessed.

This is a compulsory paper for all students enrolled in the NZIM Diploma in Management.

Recognition of Qualification

The qualification is recognised through formal articulation agreements with selected New Zealand and Australian education providers.

Students who sit at least three papers in their first semester and maintain at least a 'B' average will be eligible to transfer to Massey University and Auckland University of Technology.

If we do not have a formal agreement in place with the university you want to study at, for example an American university, we can enquire on your behalf and help you complete a credit recognition application.

Credit Transfer

It is possible that you may already have studied, or gained other experience, in some of the things that are taught at QAG. In this case, you may be eligible to gain credits through recognition of prior learning or current competency.

Students who wish to have other previous studies considered for credit transfer must submit original documents. Students may also be require dto complete a school's challenge test to confirm prior learning.

Further Information

If you want to know more specific information about this qualification you can contact one of our friendly Student Advisor .

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