New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand) Te Pūkenga
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
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.
The programme is structured with four core compulsory papers, then four project management strand papers.
This allows students to specialise and gain technical knowledge and people skills relevant to their interest area.
Programme Structure
Compulsory (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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga 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, akonga will be able to:
- Apply project management tools, techniques, and methodologies to complete a project.
- Apply stakeholder management strategies through the project lifecycle.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.