New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand)

The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand) provides learners with core technical knowledge, people, cognitive, affective, and business environment skills with a focus in Project Management.

This allows students to specialise and gain technical knowledge and people skills relevant to their interest area.

For New Students to this Programme of Study:

Please undertake 8 papers to complete this programme.

• The core compulsory papers in all strands are: BSNS5001, BSNS5002, BSNS5003 and BSNS5004

The 4 compulsory papers for the Project Management strand as follows:

• Project Management Strand: BSNS5601,BSNS5602, BSNS5603 and BSNS5604

For Returning Students (student who have previously started this programme of study):

Please select papers that start with MGT... these papers are only for returning students who are finishing off the SIT version of this qualification. New students should not select these papers.

• Core Compulsory: MGT501,MGT502,MGT503, MGT504, MGT505
• Administration and Technology strand: MGT506,MGT508, MGT509
• Leadership and Management strand: MGT507, MGT508, MGT510
• Project Management strand: Compulsory MGT511, 30 credits from MGT514, MGT515.

Programme Structure (New Learners under Te Pūkenga)

Compulsory Core Courses (all strands)

• BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
• BSNS5002 Business Environments
• BSNS5003 Business Functions
• BSNS5004 Change and Innovation

Project Management Strand

• BSNS5601 Project Management Principles 
• BSNS5602 Project Management Methodologies
• BSNS5603 Project Management Tools
• BSNS5604 Applied Project Management

Paper Descriptions

BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Examine the nature of organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Analyse how bi-cultural partnerships can influence operational business activities and relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Demonstrate effective communication in professional contexts
• Maintain professional and ethical stakeholder relationships in a socially and culturally appropriate manner.

BSNS5002 Business Environments (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on an organisation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Analyse the impact of internal environmental influences on business operations.
• Analyse the impact of external environmental influences on business operations.
• Evaluate environmental data to manage risk to support the performance of an organisation.

BSNS5003 Business Functions (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to: Apply principles and practices of operations to support business performance.

• Examine the role of human resource management in supporting business performance.
• Explain the application of marketing and sales principles and practices that support business performance.
• Explore accounting concepts and processes that support business performance.

BSNS5004 Change and Innovation (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Apply practices and processes relevant to organisational change and innovation.
• Discuss how organisational change and innovation can contribute to enhanced business performance.
• Examine personal and interpersonal skills that contribute to organisational change and innovation.

BSNS5601 Project Management Principles (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the principles of project management.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Define the phases and relevant documentation of the project management lifecycle.
• Examine the principles of project management to inform project planning for an organisation.
• Analyse the skills and attributes of a project manager within the project lifecycle.

BSNS5602 Project Management Methodologies (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate and select project management methodologies.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Describe a range of methodologies used in project management.
• Justify the selection of a project management methodology for a project.

BSNS5603 Project Management Tools (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and select project management tools and software.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Describe project management tools and software used to support a project lifecycle.
• Analyse tools and software that can support a specific project management scenario.

BSNS5604 Applied Project Management (Level 5) 15 Credits

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply project management tools, techniques and methodologies, and manage stakeholders.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• Apply project management tools, techniques, and methodologies to complete a project.
• Apply stakeholder management strategies through the project lifecycle.

Programme Structure (Returning Students)

Compulsory (all strands)

• MGT100 Introduction to Accounting
• MGT101 Introduction to Human Resource Management
• MGT103 Introduction to Applied Management
• MGT104 Introduction to Applied Marketing
• MGT105 Business Communications

Project Management Strand

• MGT514               Organisational Context of Project Management 
  MGT515               Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks                    
  MGT514 Organisational Context of Project Management 
  MGT515 Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks                    
• MGT113 Introduction to Project Management

Paper Descriptions

MGT100 Introduction to Accounting (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an introduction to management accounting, finance processes and their associated components.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: explain the role of management accounting; apply processes for controlling and allocating costs; prepare information for management decision making; develop financial strategies; identify opportunities to improve financial performance; analysis and interpretation and analyse and interpret an entity’s financial report.

MGT101 Introduction to Human Resource Management (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an overview of human resource management specific to the New Zealand Environment.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss human resource management and its place in organisations in new Zealand; outline the main functions of human resource management in the New Zealand context; discuss the impact of key legislation on human resource management practice in new Zealand; explain human resource requirements and potential sources for personnel; analyse employment obligations and responsibilities within a particular context; assess staff development needs and policies and apply human resource management options to a specific situation.

MGT103 Introduction to Applied Management (Level 5) 15 credits 

This paper provides students with an introduction to the principles management and strategic processes and how these may be applied to address current issues in the New Zealand context.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss the role of strategy and strategy formulation in organisational planning and development; explain strategies for organisational development; identify the resources and capabilities of a specific organisation in relation to its external environment; identify the strengths and weaknesses of business vision concepts, including entrepreneurship and innovation with reference to relevant management models and theories; outline an ethical framework for business operations, which includes te ahurea Māori and develop management goals and objectives and strategic plans and justify the approach with reference to relevant applied management theories.

MGT104 Introduction to Applied Marketing (Level 5) 15 credits

This paper provides students with an introduction to marketing principles and processes used in the promotion of products or services and in the establishment of direction and targets for marketing operations.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss the role of promotion in marketing; explain the inter-relationships of the promotional mix; outline how situational analysis is used to determine appropriate promotional objectives and target market with reference to relevant marketing theories and modes; identify marketing objectives within a given context and justify the approach with reference to relevant marketing theory and develop an operational plan for a marketing campaign.

MGT105 Business Communications (Level 5) 15 credit 

This paper provides students with an overview of applied communication techniques within the business context of working within teams or groups.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: discuss advantages and disadvantages of working within teams/groups with reference to relevant business communications theory; analyse team/group processes and their effect on team/group functions; discuss the social and cultural aspects of communication within teams; compare and contrast strategies to manage conflict within a team/group; identify theoretical approaches for team building and provide examples of a relevant team building approach in a selected context and develop goals and team/group processes to achieve objectives and justify the approach with reference to business communication theories and models.

Project Management Strand

MGT514 Organisational Context of Project Management 15 credits

Students will develop knowledge and skills needed to execute projects in an organisational context using established project management theory and methodology. This paper will help students understand the importance of monitoring and controlling project work across all project lifecycle stages from initiation through to closing and all management levels of an organisaiton.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to: 

• Manage the delivery of project management plans for an organisation.
• Manage project risk, including identifying, analysing and responding to risk using the four-stage process.
• Assess and apply project monitoring and control processes as required across various phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop systems and processes to document, monitor and control plans for a project.

MGT515 Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks 15 credits

This paper provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a project using applied tools and techniques and established project management theories and methodologies. The benefits of applying methodologies and frameworks to projects will be discussed. Students will be equipped with relevant skills and have a deeper understanding to oversee and govern the overall project, scope and requirements and deliver agreed business case outcomes within timelines and budget.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Compare and contrast established project management theories and methodologies.
• Critically analyse the key components of project plans and how they are used to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Utilise a range of project management tools and techniques in the development of project plans.
• Develop project plans for a project(s)

MGT113 Introduction to Project Management (Level 5) 15 credits

This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to select and use project management tools in order to manage the life cycle of a project from initiation through to close.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to evaluate project management tools applicable for the development of a project plan, undertake and monitor a project in accordance with the project plan, assimilate project documentation for the finalisation of a project, and critically assess and review a project outcome and processes.