Why study at NZMA?• Recognised - national and international qualifications approved by NZQA

• Future Options - chose to work in NZ or study further overseas upon graduation

• Quality - one of the first providers to receive a four year review cycle, the highest acknowledgment of quality issued by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

• Fee Protection - NZMA operates under the strict NZQA student fee protection policy,

protecting student fees

• Practical - Realistic workplace environment for all programmes

• Complete Package - Free access to Redfish employment specialists

• Life Experience - Well balanced mix of international and NZ students

Qualifications

Year 1 - Diploma in Business Level 5

• BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business (UK qualification)• Diploma in Business Level 5 (NZ qualification)

Year 2 - Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6In addition to the qualifications gained in Year 1

• BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (UK qualification)• Diploma in Business (Advanced) (Major Specialisation) Level 6 (NZ qualification)

Why an Edexcel BTEC qualification?

• BTEC is trusted by institutions and students around the world

• Edexcel, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications

• In 2007, over 1 million students from all over the world enrolled on a BTEC course

• Rigorous quality assurance ensures that students are awarded with a globally recognised qualification

Pathway to Universities

On completion of the Diploma in Business students have the opportunity to pathway to Universities in the UK, USA and Australia.

• 58 Universities in the UK

• 11 Universities in the USA

• 5 Universities in Australia

Diploma in Business Level 5BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business

Year 1

Diploma in Business Level 5• 1 year programme

• Designed to provide solid grounding in core modules including marketing, management, finance, common law, human resources and business strategy

• Recognised by universities across New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the UK

• Guaranteed pathways to institutions in New Zealand

• Designed to give you hand-on industry experience and a chance to give you a New Zealand reference

Business Level 5 - What will I learn?

• Marketing – provides introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of marketing

• Business Environment – explains the objectives of organisations, influence of stakeholders in relation to the New Zealand and global environment

• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions – gives learners a broad understanding of different ways of managing finance within a business organisation

• Organisations and Behaviour – provides an introduction to the nature of organisations in relation to management practices

• Business Decision Making - provides learners the opportunity to examine a variety of sources and develop techniques to analyse data and interpret them in various formats

• Managing Human Resources – provides a broader and wider perspective in relation to the application of HR management practices

• Employee Relations – provides introduction to New Zealand employee relations; covers topics such as industrial conflict, the resolution of collective disputes, processes of collective bargaining and negotiation

• Common Law – provides introduction to the law of contract, with a focus on the formation and operation of a business contract in New Zealand

Business Level 5 - What will I learn?

Business Level 5 - What will I learn?

• Research Project – is designed to introduce learners to various techniques and methods of research

• Business Strategy – the aim of this unit is to develop learner’s abilities to evaluate and select appropriate strategies to achieve effective performance of business organisations

Graduate Options

Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

Level 6

Year 2

Diploma in Business (Advanced)

Level 6 (Year 2)• 1 year additional study after the completion of the Diploma in Business Level 5

• In your second year of study choose one of five majors 

• Four additional modules must also be selected

• Recognised by universities across Australia, the USA and the UK

• Graduate options – work in NZ with a Graduate work visa

– study further overseas at a University in Australia, UK, USA

– Study further in NZ at approved universities

Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6 (Year 2)5 Major specialisations available: Marketing

(Marketing Intelligence, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing Planning, Sales Planning and Operation)

Information Technology(Information Systems, Networking Concepts, Multimedia Design and Authoring, Web design)

Management(Managing Professional Development, Leading People, Managing Activities, Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information)

Course offerings are subject to minimum enrolment numbers

Majors continued: Finance

(Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems and Auditing, Taxation)

E-Business Strategies(Introduction to the Internet & E-Business, Internet Marketing, E-Business Operations, E-Business Planning and Implementation)

Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6 (Year 2)

Course offerings are subject to minimum enrolment numbers

In addition to the majors, students must also choose 4 modules from the below:

1. MS Office Solution Development

2. Operations Management

3. Financial Services

4. Administrative Practices and Procedures

5. Project Management

6. Microeconomics

7. Macroeconomics

8. Industry Experience (Internship)• Develop first-hand industry experience with a relevant organisation• Focus on issues or problems relevant to them and the host organisation• Understand and analyse the relationships between different parts of the host organisation

Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6 (Year 2)

Course offerings are subject to minimum enrolment numbers

Graduate Options

2011 Start Dates and Course CostThere are four intakes in 2011:

- 14 February 2011

- 2 May 2011

- 25 July 2011

- 10 October 2011

Course Costs

• Diploma in Business Level 5 (Year one) $16,900

• Diploma in Business (Advanced) Level 6 (Year two) $16,900

There is no administration fee. Course costs includes resource fee.

Redfish will work hard to help students find a great job, providing the necessarysupport to maximise students employment success.

This is a free service for students studying at NZMA’s School of Business and Hospitality Management.

How does Redfish do this?• Through established relationships with leading industry employers, we know what key skills our partners are looking for.

• We help to ensure students are knowledgeable and fully prepared before they attend any interview - we help open the door to our students career.

Redfish Employment Specialists

Redfish Employment Specialists

Redfish will support students with:

• Employer seminars and career fairs

• Creating a CV and searching for a job

• Understanding job descriptions and job requirements

• Applying for suitable employment

• Preparing for an interview and what to do in an interview

• Understanding employment contracts and job expectations

• Long term career development