BUSINESS - Open Polytechnic

2011 

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN 

BUSINESS

WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC 

Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects or just 

learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We 

specialise in open learning – learning that gives you more freedom to 

decide what you study and where you study. 

Our courses are specifically designed for delivery by distance, which 

means you can fit your study around your life. And just because you 

are learning by distance, it doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. You 

will have access to your tutors and lecturers by email or phone and to 

other students studying the same course through the Online Campus, 

the student support section of our website. 

It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that 

you succeed. So welcome to learning for today’s world, and 

congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education. 

Please note that all information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice. 

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CONTENTS 

Key dates for 2011 2 

New Zealand Diploma in Business 3 

Qualification 3 

Future skills 3 

Qualification structure 3 

Other Qualifications 6 

Open Polytechnic qualifications 6 

Additional qualifications 10 

General Information 14 

Study pathways 14 

Assessment 14 

Entry requirements 15 

Studying online 15 

Study time 15 

Fees 15 

Loans, allowances & other funding 16 

Enrolment 16 

Accelerated assessment 16 

Credit transfer 16 

New Zealand Diploma in Business version two 

transition arrangements 16 

Learning support 16 

Appendix 1: Cross-credit to Bachelor of Business 24 

Appendix 2: Credit transfer schedule of NZIM 

qualifications to New Zealand Diploma in Business 

Version two 25 

Appendix 3: Credit transfer to New Zealand 

Diploma in Business 26 

Appendix 4: New Zealand Diploma in Business 

Version two – Transition arrangements 29 

Appendix 5: Computer requirements 30 

Appendix 6: Definitions 31 

Contact us 33 

Other useful contact details 33 

Further study 17 

Course information 18 

Course availability 18 

Examination timetable 2011 19 

Course outlines 20 

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KEY DATES FOR 2011 

Enrolments open for 2011 1 November 2010 

TRIMESTER 1 

Enrolments close for Trimester 1 14 February 2011 

Graduation ceremony applications close 28 February 2011 

Trimester 1 begins 28 February 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 27 March 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 29 May 2011 

Trimester 1 final exams 17–24 June 2011 

TRIMESTER 2 

Enrolments close for Trimester 2 1 July 2011 

Trimester 2 begins 11 July 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 7 August 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 9 October 2011 

Trimester 2 final exams 28 October–4 November 2011 

TRIMESTER 3 

Enrolments close for Trimester 3 28 October 2011 

Enrolments open for 2012 1 November 2011 

Trimester 3 begins 7 November 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 4 December 2011 

Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 29 January 2012 

Trimester 3 final exams 22–24 February 2012 

Note: All fees must be paid before the trimester starts so we can confirm 

your enrolment and send you your course materials. If you are planning to 

pay your fees by student loan you need to apply to StudyLink at least 4 

weeks before the start of the trimester. 

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NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 

Qualification code: NC5121 

Levels: 4–6 

QUALIFICATION 

The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a nationally recognised, broad-based business qualification which equips you for a 

wide range of business careers or for further study in accounting, banking and finance, and management. It is recognised by 

a number of professional bodies. 

The Diploma is made up of 12 courses, and Open Polytechnic offers a range of these courses over three trimesters each 

year. 

The information in this brochure relates to version two of the New Zealand Diploma in Business. For information on version 

one, visit our website www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz and search for NZDipBus. 

FUTURE SKILLS 

When you have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Business you will have: 

· Business skills 

· Interpersonal and communication skills 

· Critical problem-solving skills 

· Decision-making skills 

· The ability to recognise ethical and cultural issues 

· The skills to work independently and within a team environment 

· Research abilities and knowledge to undertake further study and professional development. 

You can find the full graduate profile and more information on the NZQA website. Go to: www.nzqa.govt.nz 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE 

You will be awarded a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) when you have passed 240 credits (12 courses), with at 

least 80 credits (four courses) at Level 6 and no more than 60 credits (three courses) at Level 4. Your credits must include at 

least six of the core courses and six of the electives. You may use the seventh core course as an elective. 

Core courses 

You must do at least six of these – the seventh can be done as an elective. 

COURSE 

NUMBER 

TITLE LEVEL CREDITS 

400 Accounting Principles 4 20 

510 Introduction to Commercial Law 5 20 

520 The Economic Environment 5 20 

530 Organisation & Management 5 20 

541 Fundamentals of Marketing 5 20 

550 Business Computing 5 20 

560 Business Communication 5 20 

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Elective courses 

You must do at least six of these, five if your sixth elective is chosen from the core course list. At least four must be at Level 

6 – ie from courses with numbers in the 600 series. 

COURSE 

NUMBER 

TITLE LEVEL CREDIT 

430 Quantitative Business Methods 4 20 

435 Fundamentals of Small Business 4 20 

501 Accounting Practices 5 20 

570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services 5 20 

601 Financial Accounting 6 20 

602 Management Accounting 6 20 

603 Business Finance 6 20 

606 Taxation 6 20 

630 Leadership 6 20 

631 Strategic Planning for Small Business 6 20 

632 Operations Management 6 20 

633 Human Resource Management 6 20 

635 Employment Relations 6 20 

636 Applied Management 6 20 

642* Marketing Research 6 20 

644 Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies 6 20 

648* Marketing Planning & Control 6 20 

650 Applied Computing 6 20 

652 Systems Development Project 6 20 

655 Information Systems Management 6 20 

670* Advanced Banking 6 20 

675* Lending & Securities 6 20 

676 International Trade & Finance 6 20 

696 Investment & Insurance 6 20 

* Not available 2011 

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Level 6 Minimum of four courses 

Elective 

Elective 

Elective 

Elective 

Level 4/5 Maximum of eight courses 

Core Core Core Elective 

Core Core Core Elective 

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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

On the way through your study, you may become eligible for an Open Polytechnic diploma, another qualification or a 

professional membership. 

Open Polytechnic qualifications 

Open Polytechnic diplomas are made up of six New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and you can credit transfer a 

maximum of three courses from another institution or qualification. You should still enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in 

Business qualification (code NC5121). 

The diplomas available are: 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Accounting 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Banking 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Human Resources 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Information Systems 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Marketing 

· Open Polytechnic Diploma in Small Business. 

Note: If you have completed one of the above diplomas you can study another six courses and gain the full New 

Zealand Diploma in Business. An unspecified credit is not permitted for these diplomas. 

For all of the following qualifications, courses marked with * are core New Zealand Diploma in Business courses and courses 

marked ** have prerequisites. 

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING (DIPACCY) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 


FOUR COMPULSORY COURSES 

400 Accounting Principles* 4 20 


601 Financial Accounting** 6 20 

602 Management Accounting** 6 20 

PLUS ONE OF: 

510 Introduction to Commercial Law* 5 20 

520 The Economic Environment* 5 20 

530 Organisation & Management* 5 20 

550 Business Computing* 5 20 

560 Business Communication* 5 20 

PLUS ONE OF: 

603 Business Finance** 6 20 

606 Taxation** 6 20 

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DIPLOMA IN BANKING (DIPBANK) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 


ALL COURSES COMPULSORY 


570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services 5 20 

670* Advanced Banking** 6 20 

675* Lending & Securities** 6 20 


696 Investment & Insurance 6 20 


DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES (DIPHR) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 





633 Human Resource Management** 6 20 

635 Employment Relations** 6 20 

PLUS TWO OF: 



636 Applied Management** 6 20 

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DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DIPIS) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 




650 Applied Computing** 6 20 

652 Systems Development Project** 6 20 

655 Information Systems Management** 6 20 

PLUS TWO OF: 


430 Quantitative Business Methods* 4 20 






DIPLOMA IN MARKETING (DIPMKTG) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 



541 Fundamentals of Marketing 5 20 

642* Marketing Research** 6 20 

644 Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies** 6 20 

648* Marketing Planning & Control** 6 20 

PLUS TWO OF: 







630 Leadership** 6 20 



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DIPLOMA IN SMALL BUSINESS (DIPSMBUS) 


COURSE 

NUMBER 


FIVE COMPULSORY COURSES 




541 Fundamentals of Marketing* 5 20 

631 Strategic Planning for Small Business** 6 20 

PLUS ONE OF: 




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Additional qualifications 

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS 

Accounting technicians are professional support people who work in accounting and finance organisations and in other 

business and commercial organisations. They are skilled in the practical aspects of accounting and management information 

systems and related technology. 

The New Zealand Diploma in Business with an accounting specialisation is the academic component for membership 

requirements of the College of Accounting Technicians of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) 

qualification. 


*Core New Zealand Diploma in Business courses 

COURSE 

NUMBER 

**Course has prerequisites 


NINE COMPULSORY COURSES 







550 Business Computing 5 20 

601 Financial Accounting** 6 20 

602 Management Accounting** 6 20 

PLUS TWO OF: 


605 Internal Auditing (not offered by Open Polytechnic) 6 20 


PLUS ONE FURTHER DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS COURSE. 

Other requirements for membership of the College of Accounting Technicians are: 

· 2 years full-time relevant work experience, one year of which must be under the guidance of an Institute registered mentor 

· A pass in the Foundation Programme. 

To find out more contact: 

New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants 

PO Box 11342 

Wellington 6034 

Phone: 04 474 7840 

Email: registry@nzica.com 

Website: www.nzica.com 

To become a chartered accountant, you need to complete an approved degree, such as Open Polytechnic’s Bachelor 

of Business. You can cross-credit courses from your New Zealand Diploma in Business to the Bachelor of Business (see 

Appendix 1). For more information contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

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NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (DIPMGT) 


If you have passed the following New Zealand Diploma in Business courses, you are eligible for the New Zealand Institute of 

Management’s (NZIM) Diploma in Management. 

COURSE 

NUMBER 







PLUS TWO OF: 

400 

520 

Accounting Principles* OR 

The Economic Environment* 

4 

5 

20 

20 




541 Fundamentals of Marketing* 5 20 


632 Operations Management** 6 20 


You can also study for this diploma under our Bachelor of Business qualification. For more information contact us. See the 

last page of this brochure for contact details. 

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NZIM DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED) – DIPMGT (ADVANCED) 


This diploma builds on the Diploma in Management (DipMgt). 

COURSE 

NUMBER 


TWO COMPULSORY COURSES 



PLUS: 

652 Systems Development Project** 6 20 

PLUS FIVE OF: 

602 

603 

Management Accounting** OR 

Business Finance** 

6 

6 

20 

20 

631 Strategic Planning for Small Business** 6 20 

632 Operations Management** 6 20 


635 Employment Relations** 6 20 

642* Marketing Research** 6 20 

648* Marketing Planning & Control** 6 20 

650 

655 

Applied Computing** OR 

Information Systems Management** 

6 

6 

20 

20 



Note: To be awarded the DipMgt or DipMgt (Advanced) you will need to register your results directly with NZIM. 

Registration forms and details of registration fees are available from NZIM and are in the NZIM programme booklet 

Ascent of Management. 

To find out more, contact: 

New Zealand Institute of Management 

Freepost 878 

PO Box 67 


Phone: 04 473 0470 

Fax: 04 473 0479 

Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz 

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP – BANKING & FINANCE 

The New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership of the 

Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) – AFin. 

To qualify for associate membership of Finsia you must hold either the Open Polytechnic Diploma in Banking (see DipBank 

page 7) or a New Zealand Diploma in Business. You are not required to have studied banking papers within the New Zealand 

Diploma in Business to qualify. 

In either case you need to be a member of Finsia to obtain the AFin post nominal. 

To find out more contact: 

Financial Services Institute of Australasia – Wellington office 

Phone: 04 473 5069 

Fax: 04 499 1990 

Email: members.nz@finsia.com 

Website: www.finsia.com 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Study pathways 

Planning a pathway through your qualification will help you 

to make sure you have done courses in the best order. It 

will help you make sure you have done any prerequisites 

before enrolling in courses, and that you have taken the 

availability of courses into account. 

If you want to enrol in a course with prerequisites, and you 

did the prerequisite with another provider, you will need to 

send us evidence that you have passed it before we can 

enrol you. 

We recommend you start with one course if you plan to 

work and study at the same time. Full-time students may 

only enrol in three courses per trimester, part-time students 

may only enrol in two. 

Remember to check that the courses you want to study 

are available in the trimester you plan to take them, by 

looking in the Course availability section on page 18 of 

this brochure. Also check the Examinations timetable on 

page 19 to make sure your courses don’t have clashing 

examination dates. 

Assessment 

We measure your progress and determine whether you 

have achieved the learning outcomes of your course 

through assessments such as essays, reports, projects, 

and examinations. 

There are two types of assessment: 

summative assessment, which counts towards your final 

result. 

formative assessment, which involves activities and 

feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to 

decide your final result. 

Some courses also have a 3-hour final examination. To be 

eligible to sit the final examination you must finish all the 

summative in-course assessments by their due date. 

To pass each course, you must: 

· Submit all your summative in-course assessments by 

their due date 

· Score at least 40% in the final examination (if the course 

has a final examination) and 

· Receive a final mark of at least 50% of the total possible 

marks for the course. 

Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in 

the course information, which is sent to you when you 

enrol. 

ONLINE ASSESSMENT 

One of the in-course assessments in the courses listed 

below will be an online real-time assessment. 

This means you do the assessment online and get your 

mark and feedback electronically. So you will get almost 

instantaneous feedback. Full details will be provided in your 

course information, and you will also have access to a trial 

online assessment so you can see how it works. 

If you enrol in one of these courses you will need Internet 

access. 

The courses are: 

400 Accounting Principles 

501 Accounting Practices 

530 Organisation & Management 

541 Fundamentals of Marketing 

550 Business Computing. 

EXAMINATIONS 

Open Polytechnic has examination venues throughout 

New Zealand. You will be allocated a venue closest to your 

postal address. Before you choose the courses you want 

to enrol in, make sure you can attend the examination, 

because examination times and dates cannot be changed. 

Sitting examinations outside New Zealand 

If you are, or will be, living overseas when the examination 

time comes, you will need to arrange a suitable 

examination venue and an appropriate supervisor. 

We will contact you 8 weeks before the examination to help 

you make these arrangements. 

Any costs relating to the overseas venue and supervision 

will be your responsibility, including the costs of your 

supervisor returning your completed examination paper by 

courier. 

Special assistance for examinations 

If you need special arrangements to enable you to sit an 

examination, we may be able to help. Fill in and return the 

Application for Special Assistance form which is in the back 

of your Student Handbook. We will need your application 

form at least 6 weeks before your examination. The more 

notice we have, the more likely that we will be able to 

help you. If you would like to discuss your needs you can 

contact exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

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Entry requirements 

UNDER 20 YEARS 

Students under 20 years of age must have: 

· A minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher in 

mathematics or pängarau on the National Qualifications 

Framework; and 

· 50 credits at Level 2 or above, with at least 12 credits 

in each of three subjects including a minimum of eight 

literacy credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo 

Mäori; four credits must be in reading and four credits 

must be in writing. The literacy credits will be selected 

from a schedule of approved achievement standards and 

unit standards 

Or an equivalent to both of the above. 

20 YEARS AND OVER 

There are no formal entry requirements for students 20 

years of age and over. However, if you do not have a 

qualification at Sixth Form level, we may ask you to show 

that you have relevant work experience before accepting 

you into the qualification. 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 

Because we teach in English, if English is your second 

language you must supply one of the following: 

· A minimum score of 6.0 (academic) in IELTS (with no 

individual band score less than 5.5) 

· Passes in other recognised English proficiency tests, 

subject to the Academic Registrar’s discretion 

· Evidence of successful study at a tertiary level in English. 

You will need to be able to read and write well in English so 

you can write your assessments in English and understand 

written course materials. 

If you choose courses which have workshops and practical 

and/or on-the-job assessments, you will need to speak 

English fluently, and understand spoken English easily. 

Even if you choose mathematical and scientific courses, 

you will still need to understand and write well in English. 

Studying online 

You do not need to have any particular technical or 

computer skills to study online, but you will need to be 

comfortable using a computer. 

You will need access to a computer with Internet access 

because: 

· Some courses have on-line assessment 

· It will mean you can use the Online Campus discussion 

forums 

· Important information such as newsletters and 

assessment feedback are sent electronically. 

See Appendix 5 for more information and the technical 

requirements. 

WEB-ENHANCED COURSES 

510 Introduction to Commercial Law and 520 The 

Economic Environment are web-enhanced courses, which 

means you will need to access some course materials and 

resources online and will have to take part in some online 

activities. 

Study time 

All courses have a credit value. This helps you work out 

how much study time you will need. Allow about 12 hours 

of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study 

this means each week, divide the total study hours by the 

number of weeks in the enrolment period. 

If you are studying full time you should finish the diploma 

in about 2 years. If you are studying part time it will take 

3 years or more. 

Fees 

A full list of fees is available on our website 

www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

SET TEXTS 

You will need to buy set texts for many courses. These are 

an additional cost and are not included in your course fees. 

A full list of set texts can be found on our website. 

Texts can be bought online. Go to www.vicbooks.co.nz 

and click on the Open Polytechnic link. 

Second-hand textbooks 

You can buy and sell second-hand textbooks through the 

Online Campus. Go to: 

http://campus.openpolytechnic.ac.nz click on Explore 

Resources then Second-hand text books. 

Be careful with second-hand books and make sure you 

are buying the right edition. An out-of-date edition may be 

cheap but it will probably have out-of-date information. 

Set texts are not available from the Open Polytechnic 

library. 

· Your in-course assessments need to be word-processed 

· Many courses require computers as an integral part of 

the course 

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Loans, allowances & other funding 

Student loans and allowances are administered by 

StudyLink. Make sure you apply for a loan at least 4 weeks 

before the trimester starts. We cannot confirm your 

enrolment or send your course materials until your fees 

have been paid. 

For information on loans and allowances contact 

StudyLink. See the last page of this brochure for contact 

details. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

We have a fund to help students who are in financial need 

and have no other options for financial support. Conditions 

apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page 

of this brochure for contact details. 

We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. 

Go to: www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz for more details. 

Enrolment 

To enrol, please complete the enclosed Application for 

Enrolment form and send it to us in the enclosed, replypaid 

envelope. Alternatively, you can enrol online for most 

courses by going to our website. 

If you are a returning student, you can re-enrol by calling 

us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

Please check the Course availability section in this 

brochure to make sure the course you want to study 

is available when you want to study it. And check the 

Key dates section at the beginning of this brochure for 

enrolment deadlines for each trimester. 

Accelerated assessment 

Accelerated assessment is the way in which we recognise 

self-learning and the experience you have gained in the 

workplace. If you already have relevant work experience 

that you think will exempt you from having to do some 

parts of this qualification you can apply for accelerated 

assessment. You will need to provide evidence that you 

have already met the learning outcomes of the course 

you want to be exempted from. The evidence could be 

testimonials or references from appropriately experienced 

referees. 

You can apply for accelerated assessment after you have 

enrolled. The Student Handbook, which we will send you 

when you enrol, and your course material will have more 

information. 

If you apply and are unsuccessful you can still study the 

course and receive credit for it. Contact the Course Leader 

if you need further information. See the last page of this 

brochure for contact details. 

You can apply for accelerated assessment in: 



530 Organisation & Management 

550 Business Computing 

560 Business Communication 

606 Taxation 

636 Applied Management. 

Credit transfer 

If you already have passed courses, through either us or 

another tertiary provider, that you think will exempt you 

from having to do some parts of a qualification you can 

apply for credit transfer. You will need to provide evidence 

that you have already met the learning outcomes of the 

course you want credit for. 

You can apply for credit transfer after you have enrolled. 

The Student Handbook, which we will send you when you 

enrol, has more information. 

New Zealand Diploma in 

Business version two transition 

arrangements 

The transition arrangements given in Appendix 4 also 

apply to other qualifications which include New Zealand 

Diploma in Business courses. 

Learning support 

ACADEMIC PROGRESS 

We are committed to helping you to achieve your goals. If 

you feel you are struggling please contact us for advice and 

help. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

YOUR LECTURER 

You will have a lecturer for each course you study. Your 

lecturer is there to help you through the course work, make 

sure you have understood the study material and check 

your progress. You can contact them on our freephone or 

by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the 

information we send you when you enrol. 

STUDENT HANDBOOK 

The Student Handbook has important and useful 

information about studying with us. We recommend you 

read this. We will send you a copy after your enrolment 

is confirmed. It is also available to view on the Online 

Campus. 

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STUDY HELP 

When you enrol you will be sent a copy of our study guide 

StudyWise. 

The Learning Support section of our website also has 

information about the study support and resources we 

offer. 

ONLINE CAMPUS 

The Online Campus is the area of our website where you 

can: 

· Access and submit assessments 

· Link to web pages specific to your course, including 

frequently asked questions (FAQs), assessment hints, 

web resources, staff information and sometimes online 

quizzes and tutorials 

· Communicate with other students in your course, and 

with your lecturer or tutor 

· Access the library 

· Download past exam papers. 

LIBRARY 

We provide a library service for students. There is no 

additional fee for using it. The library service provides: 

· Online resources 

· Guides on how to search for information 

· A distance lending service with free and fast delivery 

· Information about study techniques. 

You will find more information in the Student Handbook. 

Further study 

The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a stepping stone 

to higher qualifications such as the Open Polytechnic’s 

Bachelor of Business or degrees from other polytechnics 

or universities. See Appendix 1 for information on crosscrediting 

your New Zealand Diploma in Business to the 

Open Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Business. 

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COURSE INFORMATION 

Course availability 

PLEASE NOTE THESE CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

COURSE 

CODE 

COURSES – VERSION TWO 

TRIMESTER 

AVAILABILITY 

2011 

PREREQUISITE 

TEXT 

BOOKS 

EXAM 

1 2 3 

400 Accounting Principles** ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

430 Quantitative Business Methods ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

435 Fundamentals of Small Business ✓ ✓ 

501 Accounting Practices** ✓ ✓ ✓ 400 R ✓ ✓ 

510 Introduction to Commercial Law ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

520 The Economic Environment ✓ ✓ ✓ 

530 Organisation & Management** ✓ ✓ 560 R ✓ ✓ 

541 Fundamentals of Marketing** ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

550 Business Computing** ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

560 Business Communication ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

570 Introduction to Banking & Financial 

Services 

✓ 

✓ 

601 Financial Accounting ✓ 400 and 501 ✓ ✓ 

602 Management Accounting ✓ 400 and 501 ✓ ✓ 

603 Business Finance ✓ 400, 430 R ✓ ✓ 

606 Taxation ✓ 400 ✓ ✓ 

630 Leadership ✓ 530 ✓ 

631 Strategic Planning for Small Business ✓ ✓ 435 

632 Operation Management ✓ 530 ✓ ✓ 

633 Human Resource Management ✓ 530,510 R, 520 R ✓ ✓ 

635 Employment Relations ✓ 530,510 R, 520 R ✓ ✓ 

636 Applied Management ✓ 530 R 

642 Marketing Research Not available 2011 541, 430 R ✓ ✓ 

644 Buyer Behaviour & Communication 

Strategies 

✓ 541, 560 R ✓ 

648 Marketing Planning & Control Not available 2011 541 ✓ 

650 Applied Computing ✓ ✓ 550 ✓ 

652 Systems Development Project ✓ 550, 650 R ✓ 

655 Information Systems Management ✓ 550 

670 Advanced Banking Not available 2011 400 and 570 ✓ 

675 Lending and Securities Not available 2011 400, 570 R ✓ 

676 International Trade & Finance ✓ 570 R ✓ 

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696 Investment & Insurance ✓ ✓ 

R = recommended

Examination timetable 2011 

Note: The following courses are internally assessed: 

435 Fundamentals of Small Business 

520 The Economic Environment 

550 Business Computing 

630 Leadership 

631 Strategic Planning for Small Business 

636 Applied Management 

650 Applied Computing 

652 Systems Development Project 

655 Information Systems Management. 

TRIMESTER 1 

MORNING (9.30 AM – 

12.40 PM) 

560 Business 

Communication 

TRIMESTER 2 

AFTERNOON (2.00 PM – 

5.10 PM) 

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2011 

601 Financial Accounting 

MONDAY 31 OCTOBER 2011 

400 Accounting Principles 530 Organisation and 

Management 

510 Introduction to 

Commercial Law 

TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2011 

WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2011 


12.40 PM) 


5.10 PM) 

633 Human Resource 

Management 

606 Taxation 

560 Business 

Communication 


603 Business Finance 



602 Management 

Accounting 

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE 2011 

530 Organisation and 

Management 


Banking and Financial 

Services 

MONDAY 20TH JUNE 2011 

430 Quantitative Business 

Methods 

635 Employment 

Relations 

TUESDAY 21ST JUNE 2011 

541 Fundamentals of 

Marketing 

WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE 2011 

676 International Trade 

and Finance 

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2011 


696 Investment and 

Insurance 

541 Fundamentals of 

Marketing 

THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2011 

501 Accounting 

Practices 

644 Buyer Behaviour & 

Communication Strategies 

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2011 


Methods 

TRIMESTER 3 – 2010/2011 (SUMMER TRIMESTER) 


12.40 PM) 


5.10 PM) 

WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2012 

400 Accounting Principles 560 Business 

Communication 

632 Operations 

Management 



THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2012 


Methods 


FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2012 

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Course outlines 

You can find a full description of New Zealand Diploma in 

Business course prescriptions on the NZQA website. 

Go to www.nzqa.govt.nz 

400 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 

Core course 

You will understand financial statements and reports and 

be able to analyse and interpret business performance for 

sole traders and small companies. 

Assessment: 40% in-course (includes online assessment), 

60% examination. 

Requirements: Set text, Internet access (see Appendix 5). 

430 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS METHODS 

You will learn about the concepts and methods of data 

analysis, statistical inference and financial mathematics. 

Assessment: 50% in-course, 50% examination. 

Requirements: Internet access, Excel (see Appendix 5). 

Recommendation: If you have not studied maths for some 

time, or if you did not study at Year 12 level, we strongly 

recommend that you do 4029 Introductory Mathematics 

for Statistics before enrolling in 430 Quantitative Business 

Methods. 

435 FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL BUSINESS 

You will learn about the characteristics, options and 

operation of small business in New Zealand. 

Assessment: 100% in-course. 

510 INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL LAW 

(WEB-ENHANCED) 

Core course 

You will learn about commercial law and be able to apply 

legal reasoning. 



520 THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 

(WEB-ENHANCED) 

Core course 

You will apply elements of economic theory to 

contemporary business issues. 



530 ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT 

Core course 

You will understand what influences management and 

organisations. 




Recommendation: We recommend you enrol in 

560 Business Communication before studying 

530 Organisation & Management, or that you study both 

courses in the same trimester. 

501 ACCOUNTING PRACTICES 

541 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING 

You will record and process financial transactions and 

prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities, 

in accordance with current accounting practices. 



Requirements: Set text, Internet access (see Appendix 5), 

knowledge of spreadsheets and access to a spreadsheet 

programme, Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) Accounting 

Plus Software (Education version available from 

Open Polytechnic for $30). 

Core course 

You will have a working knowledge of basic marketing 

concepts relevant to modern organisations. 




Recommendation: We recommend you study 

400 Accounting Principles before enrolling in 

501 Accounting Practices. 

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550 BUSINESS COMPUTING 

602 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 

Core course 

You will understand, discuss, evaluate and apply 

information technology to meet business needs. 

Assessment: 100% in-course (includes online 

assessment). 


Recommendation: You need basic computing skills 

for this course. Some experience of word processing, 

spreadsheets, databases and file management would be 

helpful. 

You will collect, interpret, present and use relevant 

management accounting information for an organisation 

to effectively plan, control and make appropriate decisions 

about business operation. 


Prerequisites: 400 Accounting Principles and 


Requirement: Set text. 

603 BUSINESS FINANCE 

560 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 

Core course 

You will apply communication knowledge and skills in the 

evolving context of New Zealand and global business. 



and a means of recording your voice electronically (a 

standard, mini or micro audio cassette recorder or a 

telephone can be used). 

570 INTRODUCTION TO BANKING & FINANCIAL 

SERVICES 

You will apply financial management knowledge and skills 

to a small or medium-sized business for decision-making 

purposes. 


Prerequisite: 400 Accounting Principles. 

Recommendation: If you have not studied algebra to 

NCEA Level 2/Sixth Form level, we recommend that 

you study 430 Quantitative Business Methods before 

enrolling in 603 Business Finance. Internet access is also 

recommended. 


606 TAXATION 

You will understand the structure, customer relationship, 

products and services of the New Zealand financial 

services industry. 


601 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 

You will apply the regulatory and technical aspects of 

financial accounting and external reporting for companies 

and evaluate financial and non-financial information. 




Requirements: Set text. 

Recommendation: Internet access. 

You will apply knowledge of taxation rules to New Zealand 

taxable entities in a range of situations. 




630 LEADERSHIP 

You will understand concepts and apply principles of 

leadership. You will also create a personal plan to develop 

your own leadership ability. 


Prerequisite: 530 Organisation & Management. 



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631 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SMALL 

BUSINESS 

You will develop a strategic plan for a small business in 

New Zealand. 


Prerequisite: 435 Fundamentals of Small Business. 

632 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 

You will understand the functions of operations 

management and apply techniques to ensure efficient and 

effective production of goods and services. 




633 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

You will understand the roles, functions and application of 

human resource management within modern New Zealand 

organisations. 





Economic Environment before 633 Human Resource 

Management. 


635 EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS 

You will apply knowledge of current employment relations 

legislation, processes and practices, and understand the 

relationship of the parties involved. 





Economic Environment before 635 Employment Relations. 


636 APPLIED MANAGEMENT 

You will apply management concepts. A major focus of this 

course is on completing an individually chosen research 

project. 



530 Organisation & Management before 636 Applied 

Management. We also recommend that you study 

636 Applied Management in your final year. 

642 MARKETING RESEARCH 

Not available 2011 

You will conduct marketing research to develop and assess 

marketing strategies. 


Prerequisite: 541 Fundamentals of Marketing. 

Recommendation: If you have not taken an introductory 

course covering basic statistics, we recommend that you 

enrol in 430 Quantitative Business Methods before or at 

the same time as studying 642 Marketing Research. 


644 BUYER BEHAVIOUR & COMMUNICATION 

STRATEGIES 

You will understand buyer behaviour and develop 

appropriate marketing communication strategies to reach 

consumer and organisation markets. 




560 Business Communication before 644 Buyer Behaviour 

& Communication Strategies. 

Requirement: Set text, Internet access (see Appendix 5). 

648 MARKETING PLANNING & CONTROL 


You will produce an operational marketing plan for a market 

or business of interest. 



Requirement: Internet access (see Appendix 5). 

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650 APPLIED COMPUTING 

675 LENDING & SECURITIES 

You will use software applications in developing computerbased 

solutions for business problems. 


Prerequisite: 550 Business Computing. 


Microsoft Office Professional with Access. 

652 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 

You will analyse and develop a simple work group 

application to improve productivity in a multi-user 

environment, using a systems development methodology. 



Recommendation: We recommend you study 650 Applied 

Computing before 652 Systems Development Project. 


655 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 


You will apply the principles of good lending and loan 

management to personal and business customers. 




570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services 

before 675 Lending & Securities. Internet access is 

recommended. 

676 INTERNATIONAL TRADE & FINANCE 

You will apply knowledge of appropriate products, 

strategies and practices in the conduct, financing and 

settlement of international trade. 



570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services before 

676 International Trade & Finance. Internet access is also 

recommended. 

You will demonstrate an understanding of information 

systems and their effective management, and use 

information technologies to improve business processes 

and contribute to the achievement of organisational goals. 



Requirement: Internet access (see Appendix 5). 

696 INVESTMENT & INSURANCE 

You will understand the organisation, operation and 

regulatory environment of New Zealand investment and 

insurance markets. 



670 ADVANCED BANKING 

Note: Open Polytechnic is the only provider offering 

this local course. 


You will apply aspects of strategic management within 

banks. 



570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services. 


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APPENDIX 1: CROSS-CREDIT TO BACHELOR OF 

BUSINESS 

Open Polytechnic offers a Bachelor of Business degree with majors in Accounting, Management, Human Resource 

Management and Information Systems & Technology. Cross-credits to this degree from both versions of the New Zealand 

Diploma in Business are listed below: 

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS VERSION TWO 

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES 

400 Accounting Principles AND 


BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COURSES CREDITED 


510 Introduction to Commercial Law 71110 Introduction to Law 

520 The Economic Environment 71120 Economic Reasoning 

530 Organisation & Management 71130 Business Management 

541 Fundamentals of Marketing AND 

644 Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies OR 

648 Marketing Planning & Control 

71231 Marketing 

550 Business Computing 71150 Information Systems 

560 Business Communication 72140 Business Communication 

1 x Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Business course 71199 Unspecified elective 

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS VERSION ONE 

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES 

100 Accounting Principles AND 


BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COURSES CREDITED 


110 Introduction to Commercial Law 71110 Introduction to Law 

120 Economic Environment 71120 Economic Reasoning 

130 Organisation & Management 71130 Business Management 

140 Business Communication 72140 Business Communication 

150 Computer Concepts 71150 Information Systems 

160 Quantitative Business Methods 72160 Statistical Analysis 

203 Business Finance 

206 Taxation 

211 Business Law 

230 Leadership 

232 Operations Management 

233 Human Resource Management 

235 Employment Relations 

236 Applied Management 

141 Marketing Principles AND 247 Marketing Applications* 

OR 297 Services & International Marketing 

201 Financial Accounting AND 

71301 Advanced Financial Accounting 

202 Management Accounting AND 

71302 Advanced Management Accounting 

71199 Unspecified elective 

71231 Marketing 

71201 Financial Accounting 

71202 Management Accounting 

*Depending on the content completed. 

Other cross-credits may be available. Contact us for more information. If your New Zealand Diploma in Business 

contains cross-credits, the original source of the cross-credit will be used to determine eligibility for a Bachelor of 

Business cross-credit. 

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APPENDIX 2: CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEDULE OF 

NZIM QUALIFICATIONS TO NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA 

IN BUSINESS VERSION TWO 

The following schedules apply to the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) qualifications. 

(I) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT (CERT IN MGT) 

CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CERT IN MGT) 

NZIM Certificate in Management 

TO THE NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 

One unspecified Level 4 credit 

(II) NZIM CERTIFICATE IN SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (CSBM) 

CREDIT TRANSFER FROM (CSBM) 


B average or better in all of the four compulsory papers 

851 Principles of Small Business 

852 Establishing a Small Business 

853 Operating a Small Business 

855 Planning for Improved Performance 

CREDIT TRANSFERS FROM (CSBM) 

B average or better in all four compulsory papers (see the 

previous table) AND four optional papers (ie a total of eight 

papers in a completed CSBM). 


PLUS one unspecified Level 4 credit 



Note: The maximum credit that can be transferred from a complete Certificate in Management plus a complete 

Certificate in Small Business Management is two New Zealand Diploma in Business papers. 

To find out more about NZIM qualifications, please contact us or NZIM. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

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APPENDIX 3: CREDIT TRANSFER TO NEW 

ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 

CREDIT TRANSFERS 

1. Credit transfer is the recognition of previous formal qualifications and relevant work experience which matches the 

specifications of the New Zealand Diploma in Business prescription at an appropriate standard. 

2. The maximum number of cross-credits allowed from another programme is eight. 

The maximum number of credit transfers completed under New Zealand Diploma in Business from another New 

Zealand Diploma in Business provider is 6. 

3. An unspecified credit transfer is where a course or programme with different business-related learning outcomes to an 

New Zealand Diploma in Business course is recognised. You may be awarded only one unspecified credit. 

FEES 

If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifications gained at any New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. 

If you are seeking credit transfers from qualifications gained at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, there is a fee of $30 

per course. This fee must be included with your application and is not refundable. 

HOW TO APPLY 

1. Before you enrol you may receive informal advice from us on which credit transfers you are likely to be granted. There is 

no fee for this service, but the advice given is for guidance only and does not guarantee the award of credit transfers. 

2. You may formally apply for credit transfers either before or after enrolment. You will be advised if you have been 

successful in your application, but the credit transfers will be added to your academic record only when you have been 

enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Business qualification for a period of not less than 1 month. 

3. Any credit transfer approved before enrolment will expire if you do not enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Business 

qualification within 12 months of the credit transfer being approved. 

4. Credit transfers are granted on a course-by-course basis. You must specify on the application form which courses you 

are seeking to credit transfer (courses from and courses to). 

5. With your application you must send an original transcript of your academic record from the institution where you gained 

credit. 

6. If the qualification you are seeking transfer from is more than 5 years old, you must provide evidence that your 

knowledge in this subject is current. The best form for this evidence is a detailed curriculum vitae that has been verified 

as true by your employer. You may be asked to supply further evidence. If you are not employed, contact us to discuss. 

Note: The 5-year rule does not apply to New Zealand Diploma in Business courses passed at another institution. 

7. Credit transfers are not awarded for aegrotat passes from another qualification. 

8. Some qualifications have been recognised by NZQA as equivalent to New Zealand Diploma in Business courses. These 

are specified in this programme brochure. 

9. If your qualification is not listed in this brochure, you will need to supply detailed information on the content of your 

source course, such as topics covered (in detail), textbooks used, assessment tasks and any other evidence to support 

your application. Your application will not proceed without this detailed information. Before applying for credit transfers 

not already specified in the programme brochure, please phone us to see if your course(s) has been previously assessed 

by Open Polytechnic. 

10. We will acknowledge the receipt of your application, and will advise you of its outcome. Please note that applications 

involving credit for study of courses that have not been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic may take longer to 

process than applications seeking credit transfer from identified courses. 

TRANSFERRING NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COURSES FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS 

1. If you have completed New Zealand Diploma in Business courses at another institution, but you wish to graduate 

through Open Polytechnic, it is necessary to transfer your previous results to your academic record with us. If you have 

studied for the New Zealand Diploma in Business at more than one institution, the institution at which you completed 

most of your study will award the Diploma. 

2. There is no fee for this transfer, but you should apply on the Credit Transfer form, and attach an original copy of your 

academic transcript from the other institution(s) with your application. 

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CROSS CREDIT/CREDIT TRANSFER 

Academic Registry • 3 Cleary Street • Private Bag 31914 • Lower Hutt 5040 • New Zealand 

Phone 0508 650 200 • 04 913 5300 • Fax 04 913 5582 • www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz • academicrecords@openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

Important information 

• If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained at a 

New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. 

• If you are seeking cross credit(s) from qualifications gained 

at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, a fee of $30.00 

per course is applicable. This fee must be included with your 

application and is not refundable. Note: detailed course outlines 

will be required. 

• For all cross credit(s) sought, you must include an original 

Academic Transcript on official institutional paper. We do not 

accept downloaded or copied academic transcripts for cross 

credit/credit transfer purposes. All documents submitted with 

cross credit/credit transfer applications will be retained on our 

records. 

• You must be enrolled in the relevant qualification for at least one 

month before any cross credit/credit transfer approved will be 

added to your academic transcript. 

Cross credit/credit transfer 

I have completed the information on the back of this form and 

supplied the relevant documentation. (Refer to section on Cross 

Credit/Credit Transfer in your brochure material). 

Signature 

Date 

day month year 

Personal details – Print clearly using a black or blue ball point pen 

Print your full legal name 

Family Name 

Given Name(s) 

Home Address 

Student number 

Daytime Telephone ( ) 

Alternative Phone ( ) 

Email 

Date of Birth 

Office use only 

Application received 

Application acknowledged 

and credentials verified 


Date 


Financial details – Overseas qualifications only – see Important 

Information above 

How are you paying for your cross credit/credit transfer 

if applicable? 

Tick appropriate boxes 

Please debit the amount of $ 

from my Visa Mastercard 

Programme regulations 

checked (Faculty) 

Designation 

Date 

Date 



Cardholder’s name 

Cardholder’s signature 

Card number 

Student record updated/confirmation 

sent to student 

Date 


Expire date 

month 

year 

My cheque for $ 

is enclosed. 

AcRegV201010 27 1

Application for Cross Credit/Credit Transfer 

Name of applicant Student number 

Qualification seeking cross credit/credit transfer in: Qualification code 

Instructions: Students please complete columns (1–7) Major (if known) 

Columns 1–5 refer to the course you wish to transfer credits from Columns 6 & 7 refer to the course 

you want credited 

1 

Course 

Number 

2 

Course Name 

3 

Received at 

(Institution) 

4 

Year 

5 

Grade 

6 

Open Polytechnic 

Course Number 

7 


Course Name 

Yes/No 

For Open Polytechnic use only 

Signature and Designation Date Place on 

Register 

(Y/N) 

e.g. 

219100 

Business 

Communication 

Massey 2003 B 560 

Business 

Communication 

Recommended 

Expiry Date 

2 28 

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APPENDIX 4: NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 

VERSION TWO – TRANSITION ARRANGEMENTS 

Version two of the New Zealand Diploma in Business was registered on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured 

Qualifications in December 2006 as a Level 6 qualification. 

31 December 2010 was the last date for awarding version one. 

You can still credit version 1 passes to version 2 subject to the following: 

For the purpose of awarding version two of the qualification, grades of C or higher for version one core prescriptions that 

were reported to NZQA before 31 January 2009 will be accepted as equivalent to a ‘pass’ result for the corresponding 

version two prescriptions. The results will be recorded with the version one prescription code and the grade achieved. 

Results of ‘P’ for version one prescriptions (awarded through credit transfer or Assessment of Prior Learning (APL)) will not 

be acceptable for the purpose of awarding version two of the qualification. 

If you have completed version one of 101 Accounting Practices, 170 Fundamentals of Banking, 230 Leadership or 

235 Employment Relations, there may be some additional requirements as levels have changed under version two. Refer to 

the table below. 

You will need to seek advice from your primary provider if you are studying for the New Zealand Diploma in Business at more 

than one institution. 

If you have any questions about your programme of study, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

ELECTIVE COURSES CHANGED IN LEVEL FROM VERSION ONE (V1) TO VERSION TWO (V2) 

COURSES 

(VERSION ONE) 

COURSES 

(VERSION TWO) 

LEVEL (V2) 

CREDITS (V2) 

101 Accounting Practices 501 Accounting Practices 5 20 

170 Fundamentals of Banking 570 Introduction to Banking & Financial Services 5 20 

230 Leadership 630 Leadership 6 20 

235 Employment Relations 635 Employment Relations 6 20 

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APPENDIX 5: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 

For New Zealand Diploma in Business courses you need access to a Windows-capable PC. Many courses use email and 

Online Campus discussion forums, so broadband or a fast (56 kbps) modem is also recommended. 

You will need a PC with Internet access, Microsoft Office (including MS Access) or Microsoft Works to study for the New 

Zealand Diploma in Business courses. Internet access is essential to study the courses and for assessment purposes. 

You should also check individual course requirements. 

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 

We recommend Microsoft Office Professional software, although other common software applications may be used. Some 

courses have special software requirements – you will find more details in the information on the specific courses. If you have 

any questions contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. 

Many software packages such as Windows have their own minimum hardware requirements (such as a 

CD-Rom). If you are buying a computer, check the requirements of the software you plan to use before committing yourself 

to particular hardware. 

If you need to buy software, you can often buy it at a special academic price from most software sellers (generally about 

a third of the normal retail cost). You will need proof you have been accepted into a course. Your letter confirming your 

enrolment will provide this. There is a list of Microsoft software resellers at www.microsoft.com/nz/retailers 

Note: If you have an Apple Mac contact our helpdesk to discuss your options. 

INTERNET ACCESS 

Students must have Internet access with a recently versioned browser such as Internet Explorer. 

HELP 

We have a helpdesk to give you technical help or support. You can email our helpdesk at 

helpdesk@openpolytechnic.ac.nz. Please include your name and student ID in the message. 

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APPENDIX 6: DEFINITIONS 

Assessment: A way for us to know if you have achieved the learning outcomes of a course of study. Assessment can 

include, assignments, examinations, report writing, practical tasks, projects, block courses, and on the job work. 

There are two main types of assessment: 

Summative assessment: which is work that measures your achievement and contributes to your final result. 

Formative assessment: which is work that helps both you and us see how you are doing, but which doesn’t contribute 

to your final grade. 

Assessments can be either compulsory or voluntary, but we recommend you do the voluntary ones as they help you see 

how you are doing with the course and highlight any problems early enough so we can deal with them. 

Diploma: A qualification consisting of six 20-credit courses, which constitutes a defined area of specialisation. 

Core course: A compulsory course within a qualification. 

Elective course: A non-compulsory course. You can choose from a list of elective courses to make up credits to finish 

your qualification. 

Prerequisite: A course that needs to be passed or a set of skills and knowledge that needs to be demonstrated before you 

can enrol in another course. 

Trimester: A period in which a 20-credit course is studied, including the examination cycle. 

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Contact us 

Website: www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

Freephone: 0508 650 200 

Overseas phone: +64 4 913 5300 

Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

Private Bag 31914 

Lower Hutt 5040 

New Zealand 

If you have any questions or want to talk over your 

study options, contact: 

New Zealand Diploma in Business 

Programme Co-ordinator 

Email: nzdipbus@openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

Freephone: 0508 650 200 

OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS 

StudyLink 

Website: www.studylink.govt.nz 

Phone: 0800 889 900 

New Zealand Institute of Management 

Website: www.nzim.co.nz 

Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz 

Phone: 04 495 8303 

Fax: 04 495 8302 

P.O. Box 67 


NZQA 

Website: www.nzqa.govt.nz 

Phone: 04 463 3000 

Email: helpdesk@nzqa.govt.nz 

PO Box 160 


New Zealand 

33

NZDB 

0511 


Freephone 0508 650 200 

Overseas phone +64 4 913 5300 

www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz 

Private Bag 31914 · Lower Hutt 5040 · New Zealand 

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