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2014

AUCKLAND PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

Bachelor of Business Studies Graduate Diploma in Business - Management

School of Business

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WELCOME TO EIT

Tena koutou katoa!

Congratulations on deciding to invest in your future in 2014.

Education delivers life-long returns and is a key to your success.

EIT is committed to providing a supportive learning environment in which you will be able to achieve your career goals.

Equally important to your success is your own willingness to work hard and make good use of the

opportunities and support services that we offer.

Embrace the challenges, realise your potential and have a great year.

DEAN: Fred Koenders [email protected]

This handbook must be read in conjunction with the EIT Student Handbook 2014 and the School of Business 2014 Information Rules and Regulations. These are available on the Bachelor of Business Studies EIT Online site. This handbook should be retained and referred to for the duration of your programme. Disclaimer Every effort has been taken to ensure the information contained in this handbook was correct at the time of printing. The Eastern Institute of Technology reserves the right to make changes to policies and procedures.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

PROGRAMME INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 4

BBS PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................... 4

SEMESTER DATES ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

GRADE ALLOCATION AND PERCENTAGES .................................................................................................................. 5

LEVELS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

CREDITS AND STUDENT WORKLOAD ........................................................................................................................... 5

MANAGEMENT - YOUR MAJOR ....................................................................................................................................... 6

BBS PROGRAMME STRUCTURE..................................................................................................................................... 7

GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................... 7

COURSE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES ...................................................................................................................... 10

COMPUTER ACCESS AND SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................... 10

EIT STUDENT E-MAIL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................. 11

STUDENT PORTAL (MYEIT) ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

COMPUTER ROOM ETIQUETTE .................................................................................................................................................. 12

EIT LIBRARIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

ACADEMIC LEARNING SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................... 13

CAFETERIA ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION......................................................................................................................................................... 13

OTATARA BOOKSHOP .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 13

CELLPHONES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX 1 - NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS CROSS CREDITS ................................................................ 15


INTRODUCTION This 2014 Programme Handbook has been developed to advise you of the BBS programme information, together with the common services and common rules and regulations. This document often refers to the Programme Secretary, the Programme Coordinator, or the Head of School. The following table gives you an overview of who those people are for your particular programme.

Programme Secretary

Programme Coordinator

Head of School

Bachelor of Business Studies Roni Hastings [email protected]

Nick Cordery [email protected]

Frina Albertyn

[email protected]

EIT Graduate Diploma in Business Roni Hastings [email protected]

Ram Roy [email protected]

Frina Albertyn

[email protected]

PROGRAMME INFORMATION Welcome to the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) Programme Handbook. EIT is proud to offer you this unique and exciting business degree and Graduate Diploma. At EIT information is given to you through various sources. You will receive/have access to online:

• the current EIT Student Handbook which covers rules, regulations and a guide to services • the current faculty-specific information rules and regulations on EIT Online • this Handbook which gives specific information relating to your qualification and should be referred

to during the course of your degree.

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is a 360 credit programme which you study full-time over three years. The Graduate Diploma (GD) is a one year, 120 credit programme. Our lecturers and administration staff are there to help you and are committed to your success and achievement. The faculty operates a 24-hour response time on all student inquiries and in Auckland we aim for a one week turnaround on assignments with a maximum of 2 weeks. You will also get the opportunity to meet other students and develop a network of friends and contacts. We encourage you to form an informal study group to support and learn from each other. BBS PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the BBS degree is to provide “work capable” graduates with the capability to think conceptually and adapt to change. In particular, the programme is designed to: • Develop intellectual and interpersonal skills; • Emphasise the broad economic, financial and managerial dimensions of a dynamic business environment; • Facilitate the integration of academic knowledge and practical work experience; • Foster a high degree of professional competence in specialist areas; • Produce innovative and creative graduates; and, • Produce graduates who are motivated to continue life-long learning and who cope effectively with

change.


SEMESTER DATES

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

PROGRAMME STARTS Monday, 17 February Lectures Start Monday, 21 July

Mid-Semester Holidays (including Easter)

Monday, 18 April – Friday 2 May

Mid-Semester Holidays Monday, 29 September – Friday, 10 October

Queen’s Birthday Monday, 2 June Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day Friday, 24 October

Semester 1, Final Exam Dates

Monday, 16 June – Friday, 27 June Labour Day Monday, 27 October

Semester 1 Ends Friday, 27 June Semester 2, Final Exam Dates

Monday, 17 November – Friday, 28 November

Mid-Year Holidays Monday, 7 July – Friday, 18 July PROGRAMME ENDS Friday, 28 November

GRADE ALLOCATION AND PERCENTAGES

A+ 90-100% A 85-89% A- 80-84% B+ 75-79% B 70-74% B- 65-69% C+ 60-64% C 55-59% C- 50-54% D 40-49% E 0-39% W Withdrawn X Cross Credit U Unfinished N Not passed due to non-achievement of some set requirement

LEVELS BBS courses range from Levels 5 to 7 and the GD from levels 6 to 7. The levels relate to the curriculum framework of the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA). Courses are distinguished by their code, (four letters), followed by a number, the first digit of which describes the level. For example ACCY5.01 is a Level 5 accounting course. CREDITS AND STUDENT WORKLOAD Almost all courses carry a value of 15 credits. There may be some 30 and 45 credit papers for final year students. The credit value of a course also represents the amount of student learning time required. Each credit equates to approximately 10 learning hours, being a combination of classroom and out-of-classroom time. A semester involves a minimum of 15 learning weeks (including 'study week’) plus two weeks for exams, but excluding the mid-semester break. Therefore, a full time student completing four courses to the value of 60 credits may spend approximately 40 hours per week on studies, prior to exams.

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MANAGEMENT - YOUR MAJOR Currently, in Auckland we specialize in the management discipline. Both the BBS and the GD are designed so that you can learn about various aspects of management including human resource management, operations management and strategic management. The management major gives you skills to enable effective decision-making and problem solving.

Typical career opportunities Specialising in management can lead to many career opportunities in large national and international organisations such as: • Production manager; • Human resources manager; • Project manager; • Employment relations manager; • Manufacturing manager; • Self employment/entrepreneur • Logistics manager; • and many other managerial positions in operations, services, manufacturing and production fields Research Skills In business, decision making by management demands good information and knowledge about how to get it and the ability to understand it. The School of Business supports this tenet and considers research by staff and students to be an important undertaking. The Business Project often includes extensive research. Industry Interaction Your study will involve you in the real world of business, with case studies and practical business examples based on the experiences of real companies. You will hear regularly from industry guest speakers, who will bring their expertise and practical experience directly into the classroom. Importantly, you will be taught by highly qualified academic staff who maintain their business currency through commitment to professional development, applied research, and consultancy. In addition, we will integrate your classroom learning with relevant industry practice. This will help you be work-ready from the moment you graduate, to give you a head start in your future career. The workplace component involves two courses:

• Business Operations: In this level 5 course project work requiring you to investigate a particular aspect of an organisation will integrate the knowledge and skills developed in your foundation courses with real-world business

• Business Project: This level 7 course is the capstone course of the degree. In your final semester of study you will undertake a semester-length project for a business organisation – mainly in its workplace. The course will integrate the specialist knowledge gained in your degree with the dynamics of business practice. You also extend the critical, personal, and interpersonal skills essential in today’s business world.

Transfer to the BBS from a completed New Zealand Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) A NZDipBus graduate may be granted up to 240 cross credits of which a maximum will be 90 credits at Level 6. Most courses require a C pass or better for a cross credit to be granted. (See Appendix 1).


BBS PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Year 1 Semester 1

Block 1

Organisational Communication

COMM5.01

Information Systems Principles

ITSP5.01

Accounting Applications ACCY5.02

Law for Business LAWS5.01

Semester 2

Block 2

Quantitative Analysis QUAN5.01 Introduction to

Accounting

ACCY5.01

Marketing Principles MKTY5.01

Introduction to Management MGMT5.01

Year 2 Semester 1

Block 3

Supply Chain Management MGMT6.01

Business Operations BSOP5.01

Economic Principles ECON5.01

Employment Relations MGMT6.05

Semester 2

Block 4

ACCY6.03 Principles of Managerial Finance

Research Methods RESM6.01

Business Planning MGMT6.06

Organisation Behaviour MGMT6.04

Year 3 Semester 1

Block 5

Project Management

ITPM6.310

International Business INTB7.01

Designing & Improving Operations

MGMT6.02

Human Resource Management MGMT6.03

Semester 2

Block 6

Business Project

MGMT7.14

Advanced Human Resource Management MGMT7.05

Strategic Management MGMT7.01

GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1

Block 5

Project Management

ITPM6.310

International Business

INTB7.01

Designing & Improving Operations

MGMT6.02

Human Resource Management

MGMT6.03

Semester 2

Block 6

Business Project Mgmt

MGMT7.14

Advanced Human Resource Management MGMT7.05

Strategic Management MGMT7.01

COURSE DETAILS

The courses we are offering in Auckland in 2014 are as follows: In the following descriptions Prerequisite – courses which must be studied before Co-requisite – courses which can be studied before or at the same time as


NZQA LEVEL

COURSE NO. BRIEF DESCRIPTION NO. OF CREDITS

5 ACCY5.01 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING To introduce students to the basic concepts of accounting and finance for use in the business environment.

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5 ACCY5.02 ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS To introduce students to the techniques of double entry accounting using a manual and computerised system. PRE-REQUISITE: ACCY5.01 Introduction to Accounting

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5 ITSP5.01 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES To enable students to gain an understanding of information systems concepts and issues and the principles of information processing, plus obtain a range of skills in order to develop and use personal information systems.

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5 BSOP5.01 BUSINESS OPERATIONS To consolidate, through group work, the knowledge and skills which students have already encountered in foundation compulsory BBS courses. To encourage and further develop students’ work-related skills such as analysis, problem solving, decision making, team and communication skills, through their co-operatively confronting and solving realistic workplace issues whilst working in a team. PRE-REQUISITES: COMM5.01 Organisational Communication and MGMT5.01 Introduction to Management PLUS ONE OF: LAWS5.01 Law for Business ACCY5.01 Introduction to Accounting ITSP5.01 Information Systems Principles MKTY5.01 Marketing Principles

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5 COMM5.01 ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION To develop students’ awareness of the demands of communicating within an organisation, and enhance their skills as practising communicators in writing, orally and in a variety of interpersonal settings within the business environment.

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5 ECON5.01 ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES To enable students to demonstrate a theoretical understanding of economic systems, economic behaviour of individuals and organisations in markets, and national and international economic activity.

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5 LAWS5.01 LAW FOR BUSINESS To introduce students to the structures and operation of Government, the New Zealand legal system and legal processes, the regulation of business, business structures and legal obligations and their application in the contemporary environment.

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5 MGMT5.01 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT To introduce students to the concepts, skills and practices required in effective organisational management.

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5 MKTY5.01 MARKETING PRINCIPLES To introduce students to the field of marketing, including the functional, social and managerial dimensions of marketing.

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5 QUAN5.01 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS To introduce students to the statistical techniques available for the summarisation, analysis and interpretation of data.

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6 ACCY6.03 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL FINANCE To enable students to learn to use the basic tools and techniques of finance and financial management and to apply them in routine situations that confront financial managers.

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6 ITPM6.310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT To enable students to specify the requirements for project planning; to use project management techniques and tools to monitor and control projects, using project management software, and applying quality control techniques. PRE-REQUISITES: MGMT5.01 Introduction to Management or ITSP5.01 Information Systems Principles or a degree

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6 MGMT6.01 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 15


To provide students with a framework for understanding supply chains and supply chain management.

6 MGMT6.02 DESIGNING AND IMPROVING OPERATIONS To have students examine activities that focus on the design and subsequent improvement of services and goods, and the processes used in their production.

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6 MGMT6.03 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT To provide students with a detailed examination of human resource management (HRM) activities for the effective management of people in an organisation.

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6 MGMT6.04 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR To provide students with a detailed examination of aspects of organisational behaviour concepts, principles, practices and issues with relevance to the modern workplace.

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6 MGMT6.05 EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS To examine the Employment Relations processes, both formal and informal, and apply them so that the parties to the employment relations each achieve their mutual goals.

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6 MGMT6.06 BUSINESS PLANNING Students will be able to produce a business plan in the context of a defined business scenario or case study. The business plan will link financial, operations and marketing issues into a cohesive whole. Students will also be able to participate as a line manager in the construction of budgets

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6 RESM6.01 RESEARCH METHODS To introduce students to a range of research methods employed by researchers and practitioners in business disciplines. It explores the principles of scientific methods, examines the research process and research design, the analysis and evaluation of data sets and the preparation, writing and presentation of research material. pre-requisite: QUAN5.01 Quantitative Analysis

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7 INTB7.01 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS To enable students to analyse and think strategically about international business environment; be able to examine, assess and apply the concepts of international business; demonstrate how the current global environment, particularly the sustainability issues and carbon credits, affects New Zealand businesses at the international level; become aware of and reflective of the regional agreements that affects international business; and to effectively apply the international business requirements to a New Zealand business for entry into the global arena. PRE-REQUISITES: For students in the BBS: 240 credits in the BBS including at

least 30 credits at Level 6 For students in the Graduate Diploma in Business: Relevant

knowledge, skills and experience in the business field.

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7 MGMT7.01 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT To enable students to analyse, evaluate and synthesise the critical aspects of strategic management and to be able to integrate its various aspects into a form which can be implemented and controlled. PRE-REQUISITE: 240 credits in the BBS or BRS including 30 credits at level 6

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7 MGMT7.05 ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT To critically examine the underpinnings of the HR field and selected strategic and contemporary aspects at the organisational level of human resource management concepts, principles, practices and HR issues. PRE-REQUISITES: MGMT5.01 Introduction to Management MGMT6.03 Human Resource Management

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7 MGMT7.14 BUSINESS PROJECT The applied or research project will provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a specific business topic or research area and the ability to apply skills and conceptual knowledge acquired from all parts of their programme into an appropriate setting. PRE-REQUISITE: At least 240 credits; approval of the project proposal through a designated committee or the programme coordinator.

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STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES A comprehensive overview of student services can be found on www.eit.ac.nz under Student Services. Computer Access and Services PERSONAL LOGIN ID FOR STUDENTS On enrolment, every student is allocated a personal login ID and password to access the EIT student computer system. Your personal login information will be included in your acceptance letter or from the Programme Secretary on your arrival. Login IDs are used to access computers in the computer classrooms, the Twist Library and all EIT Learning Centres. The Computer Usage Policy must be adhered to in all locations.

After your first login, the computer will prompt you to change your password to something other than your Student ID number. For security reasons please change your password as soon as you are prompted. Please note that your account credentials are your responsibility and you are asked not to share your password with anyone. Saving to Your Home Directory Every login ID has a Home Directory (the H: drive) which is personal to that login so that you can save files confidentially. We also recommend you save files to your personal USB Flash drive to take home as a backup. This will only work if you have used your Student Login ID.

Select File from the drop-down menu bar

Select Save or Save As

Select (H:) Drive

Type a file name

Click on Save

Student’s H Drive

Enter your Username here

Enter your Password here

Press ‘Enter’ on the keyboard


EIT Student e-mail System Every login ID also allows access to the student email system. It is this system, called Microsoft Outlook Web App, which allows tutors to send lecture notes and messages to you, which then can be saved or printed. Double-click the ‘Student Email’ shortcut on the Desktop to open your e-mail. The following box will appear on your screen: Your personal login ID also gives you access to the Internet. Please note that access to the Internet is monitored and if you visit unacceptable sites (as outlined in the Computer Usage Policy) your login ID will be disabled. Logging out Instructions When you have finished your session using a computer, you must log out, to close the personal files attached to the login.

Click the ‘start’ button on the task bar (bottom left corner)

Click on ‘Shut down’

Student Portal (MyEIT) Students are able to access the student portal (MyEIT) on and off campus at the following web address:- http://myeit.eit.ac.nz

Enter your Username and Password. Click ‘Log On’


On campus MyEIT is the default browser homepage. MyEIT gives you access to:-

• EIT Online • Student email • Results • Timetable • Library & Learning Services • Student services • Student amenities • EIT computer guides • Student news

Computer Room Etiquette Please read the ‘USE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS’ Policy on page 10 of your EIT Student Handbook 2014. If there is a computer lab that is occupied by a regular timetabled class, but with a few free computers available, in many cases, the tutor in charge will allow you to use a free computer, provided that you observe the following courtesies: ♦ Always knock first and politely ask the tutor’s permission ♦ Never enter the room if it looks like there is an assessment taking place ♦ Do not talk to fellow students who may also be in the room ♦ Do not expect to use the printer - always check with the tutor first. Contact: Helpdesk Phone: (06) 974 8000, Ext. 4357 Email: [email protected] EIT Libraries The EIT Libraries at both the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti campuses provide research facilities for student use. Our highly qualified and experienced librarians are available to assist students utilise the wide range of


resources that support study in all EIT programmes. Resources include books, journals, newspapers, electronic resources, DVDs and CDs. Computers, laptops, mobile device connections and technical support are available in the Libraries and these may be requested by Auckland students. The Library and Learning Services website offers access to a wide range of electronic information sources and online study and computer guides. This information is available off-campus. Twist Library & Learning Hub (Hawke’s Bay) Phone: (06) 974 8000, exts: 6040 or 6045 Email: [email protected] Tairāwhiti Library & Learning Centre Phone: (06) 869 0835 Email: [email protected] Academic Learning Services Academic Learning Services can assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is to foster confident, competent and independent learners. Our Information & Learning Advisors can assist with: planning your study, writing assignments, general reading and writing, basic computing, academic writing, learning and exam techniques, mathematics and study skills. In Auckland, in the first instance discuss difficulties with the course lecturer and if you require more generalized help with your study skills, please contact them directly and arrange a Skype session. Cafeteria The cafeteria is located on the second floor. Normal hours of business are: Term time: Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 3.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm A wide range of sit down and take-away food is available. Students’ Association The Students’ Association (EITSA) represents you in many different forums at EIT. The Students’ Association also provides student services and amenities for all EIT students. Currently their offering for the Auckland Campus is under development. Otatara Bookshop The Bookshop is will supply you with texts if you wish to ring them and place an order giving them your credit card and delivery address details. They will arrange delivery to your door. A delivery charge will be made for this. Phone: (06) 974 8909 Emergency Procedures It is your responsibility while on campus to familiarise yourself with these and know what to do and where to go if an evacuation is necessary. From time to time drills are conducted. If a siren goes off, leave the building immediately and assemble in the designated evacuation assembly area. Do not use the lifts. Do not re-enter the building until notified by the building warden or Fire Brigade. Smoke-Free Environment Smoking is not permitted on campus, please refer to the student handbook. All EIT facilities and grounds, including those leased by EIT are smokefree. This includes the Regional Learning Centres and the Student Village.




Cellphones a) Cellphones are to be turned off during lectures unless students have a pressing reason to leave them

on. Students must notify the lecturer before the lecture starts, that their cellphone will be on and the reason for it. It is up to the discretion of the lecturer whether the student is allowed to keep their cellphone on; and

b) A student using a cell phone without permission during the lecture (answering or calling) can be asked to leave the lecture immediately and not return.


APPENDIX 1 - NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS CROSS CREDITS

Version 2 (from courses in 2008)

THE FOLLOWING ARE COURSE EQUIVALENTS RECOGNISED

BY THE FACULTY ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

NZDipBus BBS Degree Grade Required

400 Accounting Principles ACCY5.01 Introduction to Accounting B

430 Quantitative Business Methods QUAN5.01 Quantitative Analysis B

501 Accounting Practices ACCY5.02 Accounting Applications C

510 Introduction to Commercial Law LAWS5.01 Law for Business C

520 The Economic Environment ECON5.01 Economic Principles C

530 Organisation and Management MGMT5.01 Introduction to Management C

541 Fundamentals of Marketing MKTY5.01 Marketing Principles C

550 Business Computing ITSP5.01 Information Systems Principles C

560 Business Communication COMM5.01 Organisational Communication C

601 Financial Accounting ACCY6.01 Financial Accounting B

602 Management Accounting ACCY6.02 Management Accounting C

603 Business Finance ACCY6.03 Principles of Managerial Finance C

606 Taxation ACCY6.09T Professional Studies – Taxation Only (7.5 credits) C

632 Operations Management MGMT6.02 Designing and Improving Operations B

635 Employment Relations MGMT6.05 Employment Relations C

644 Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies MKTY6.03 Consumer Behaviour C

648 Marketing Planning and Control MKTY6.02 Marketing Management C

Complete NZDipBus BSOP5.01 Business Operations 1 Other NZDipBus courses may be cross credited as elective papers within the BBS Degree. For example 435

Fundamentals of Small Business, 630 Leadership. 2 Courses from other programmes and institutions may qualify for cross credit with approval from the BBS

Programme Coordinator and Faculty Academic Committee. 3 There is no automatic cross credit from the BBS course to the equivalent NZDipBus course – possible cross

credits may be discussed with the BBS Programme Coordinator.

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