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Major in Engineering Management

Diploma in Applied Business

Engineering is one of the world’s largest industries, with job opportunities in almost every country. New Zealand is not any different. Its fast growing economy and high government investment in infrastructure, put engineering managers in very high demand in various aspects of the industry, covering energy, telecommunications, water and transport. NZIE’s Engineering Management course has been created to attend the high demand presented by NZ’s engineering industry.

Diploma in Applied Business

Advanced Management

Healthcare Management

  • LEVEL

7

  • COURSE CREDITS

120

  • DURATION

1 Year full time

  • EMPLOYMENT RATE

96%

  • LEVEL

7

  • DELIVERY METHOD

100% Online

  • DURATION

1 Year full time

  • EMPLOYMENT RATE

96%

  • START DATE

April 2021

Major in Engineering Management

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  • Course Overview
  • Why study the NZ Diploma in Applied Business?
  • Course Paper Structure
  • Study Pathway
  • Career Opportunities

Course Overview

NZIE’s Diploma in Applied Business Level 7 in Engineering Management is a modern, comprehensive and practical programme designed in 2016 to introduce engineers, architects, scientists, and computer scientists graduates to frontline, leadership and management in the engineering industry.

By studying engineering management course you will develop the professional skills required by the next generation of Engineering Managers seeking a career in chemical, environmental, electrical, electronics, construction, geotechnical, instrument and electrical, materials, mechanical, industrial, mining, petroleum, production, structural and transport specialities.
The engineering management course prepares you to resolve issues in engineering projects, deal with issues raised in project teams involved in the development of engineering products and applications. Alongside, you will also develop an ability to use analytical methods, tools and processes to add business value for all concerned stakeholders. Upon completion of this course, you will gain knowledge and skills to manage and complete engineering projects in a successful manner.

In addition to developing skills in management, marketing planning and control, research methods of engineering and engineering project management, the programme includes a 10-week internship within New Zealand’s dynamic Engineering industries.

Why study the NZ Diploma in Applied Business?

Interactive classes, small tutorials, and an individual focus to learning
Benefit: You will receive excellent support and guidance from our experienced tutors and facilitators who will help you achieve your learning goals.

Excellent tutors and facilitators
Benefit: Our tutors and facilitators are highly skilled and qualified, and have significant industry experience which they incorporate in their classes to enhance your learning.

10 week Internship
Benefit: You will undertake an internship within a New Zealand organisation, during which you will put into practice the skills and knowledge you have learnt on the programme. Many students who have demonstrated excellent attendance, skills, attitude and motivation in their internships have gone on to be employed by the same organisation after graduation.

Study skills support
Benefit: All students receive study skills support throughout their programme so that you learn to manage your study time well and achieve well in your assignments.

One-on-one guidance
Benefit: Programme Leader – Business and tutors like to get to know each and every student at NZIE and are available for one-on-one guidance as and when needed.

Personal Learning Plans
Benefit: Unique to NZIE, Personal Learning Plans are put in place if a student is having difficulties with their studies. This additional support will ensure you complete your studies successfully are well prepared for either further study or the workforce.

English Language support
Benefit: NZIE has its own English Language School and is able to provide English language support to all its students. In addition, we are an English-only speaking campus so that you can continue to improve your skills if English is not your first language.

FREE Preparation for employment workshops
Benefit: At no additional cost to you, NZIE will show you how to create professional resumes, search for employment within New Zealand, write effective application letters and conduct yourself well in a job interview, so you have the best chance at getting the job you want.

FREE Career guidance and support with THINK RECRUIT
Benefit: THINK RECRUIT not only provides support and guidance to get a good job on graduation, but will also help you secure your internship placement, organise work experience, and even let you know about part time jobs suitable to undertake when you are studying at NZIE to support yourself financially.

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Course Paper Structure

Major in Engineering Management

Paper Title Credits Level
1 Marketing Planning and Control     15 6
2 Research Methods for Business 15 6
3 Applied Management Methods          15 7
4 Managing Human Resources 15 7
5 Developing Management Skills     15 7
6 Engineering Project Management 15 7
7 Internship or Field Work Research 30 7

Start Dates: April 2021

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Study Pathway

NZIE already has study pathways established with a number of other New Zealand based institutions and universities including Massey University, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland Institute of Studies, and Unitec, and with Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.
The Diploma in Applied Business provides a number of further study options for advanced learning at Postgraduate Level. If students wish to further their studies, they can speak with their Programme Leader who can provide this information

Alternatively, graduates of the Diploma in Applied Business may choose to seek employment in New Zealand on programme completion and can get advice and support from NZIE’s Student Career Service THINK RECRUIT.

Career Opportunities

  • Engineering or architectural manager
  • Project manager
  • Supervisor/Team Leader
  • Engineering programme manager
  • Managing production line
  • Leading a department or team in an engineering company
  • Manager of facilities
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Course Content

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 6

DAB601 | Marketing Planning and Control

This course evaluates the role of marketing planning and monitoring in relation to organisational philosophy and strategy. Learners will gain applied skills and knowledge about the importance of marketing audits, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, and will be required to consider a range of positioning platforms from price, quality, service and brand perception, to establishing an organisation’s positioning strategy.

Learners will be required to evaluate the important factors influencing organisational buying behaviour and apply these to marketing decisions and will be required to design a monitoring and control system and recommend ways to improve marketing performance.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 6

DAB602 | Research Methods for Business/Engineering/Healthcare

This course evaluates legal, ethical, cultural, and industry considerations in the design, implementation and communication of an applied research project. It uses qualitative and quantitative methodologies of data collection, statistical and non-statistical methods of analysis, recent methods of technology in retrieving and processing information, presents findings of research, determines implications of results and makes recommendations for the business/marketing/hospitality/engineering/healthcare management problem identified.

Learners will apply the research methods acquired from successful completion of this course to the research project to be undertaken in the 705 Internship or 706 Field Work Research courses.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB707 | Applied Management Methods

This course reviews management context variables in a real-life organisation and in some specific management areas within that organisation. The context analysis conducted would support a new manager to operate legally, ethically and effectively in a specific organisational context. Learners will also identify and plan the managerial strategies, approaches and methods they will use to effect change or developments that will support the organization’s priorities and strategic direction.

Finally, learners will identify and analyse the key capabilities a new manager would need to be effective in one specific area within the organisation studied. Work in this course supports students to develop a framework for efficiently coming into and managing an area in an organisation.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB717 | Developing Management Skills

The aim of this course is to increase the learners’ self-awareness and to gain an understanding of the need to continually develop their capabilities as a manager if they are to have a successful career in what is an increasingly uncertain and changing global environment. In addition, this course will enable the learner to consider areas for self-development and gain an increased understanding of emotional intelligence and how to effectively manage stress and time in the workplace along with the essential elements for making effective oral and written presentations.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB718 | Managing Human Resources

The aim of this course is to enable learners to understand that HRM is a system of interrelated activities or ‘practices’ guided by policies and strategy aimed at achieving an organisation’s missions, objectives and strategies for success. Managers need to view people as a valuable resource that needs to be managed like any other resource if an organisation is to achieve its goals. This course examines key contemporary, applied HRM skills and knowledge including the functions, practices and processes associated with HRM, and understanding the connection between HRM strategy and business performance. Learners will acquire the skills and knowledge a manager is expected to have regarding equal opportunities and managing diversity, current OHS legislation and application, analysing HRM related problems and applying solutions, and recruitment, selection, and retention practices.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB705 | Internship

The aim of this course is to provide the Learner with the opportunity to work in a New Zealand business or organization for 150 hours over 10 weeks, apply the classroom learning, theory and course content, and further develop their business and management skills and knowledge.

It provides a setting where the learner will undertake a research-based project on a topic agreed between the NZIE Internship Supervisor or Programme Leader, the Internship Provider, and the Learner. The topic chosen should focus on a business-related problem or opportunity. Learners will apply the research skills acquired in Course 602 – Research Methods for Business/Marketing/ Hospitality/Engineering/Health to complete the research-based project.

The Learner will also be required to reflect on the internship experience, and through this practice, identify and evaluate one’s own performance, possible skill and/or knowledge gaps, with a view to improving future performance.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB706 | Field Work Research

The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the opportunity to undertake field work research in a New Zealand business or organizational context and through this demonstrate application of the classroom learning, theory and course content.

Learners will undertake a research-based project on a topic agreed between the Research Supervisor or Programme Leader, and the Learner. The topic chosen should focus on a business-related problem or opportunity. Learners will complete this Field Work Research project through a process of inquiry and investigation in a systematic and methodical manner and by applying the research skills acquired in Course 602 – Research Methods for Business/Marketing/ Hospitality/Engineering/Health.

The Learner will also be required to reflect on the field work research experience, and through this practice, identify and evaluate one’s own performance, possible skill and/or knowledge gaps, with a view to improving future performance.

This course may be offered as an alternative to the 705 Internship course.

CREDITS 15
    |    LEVEL 7

DAB716| Engineering Project Management

The aim of this course is to prepare students to resolve issues in engineering projects, deal with issues raised in project teams involved in the development of engineering products and applications. Alongside, students will also develop an ability to use analytical methods, tools and processes to add business value for all concerned stakeholders. Upon completion of this course, students will gain knowledge and skills to manage and complete engineering projects in a successful manner.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 Academic, all applicants must meet the following requirements:  

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and
 
b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] or the NZCEL General Level 4) [1882]) qualification; or 
 
c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and
 
d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and
 
e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment; OR Have a student visa

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment; OR Have a student visa.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Level 2 qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR mid B1 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or have Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment; or have a student visa.

Fees 2020

  • NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General $2,759
  • NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General $2,731
  • NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 Academic $2,732

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Fees-Free Study.  

You are only eligible for Fees-Free if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF – New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

To check if you meet the requirements, visit the New Zealand Government’s Fees-Free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN). 

If you do not have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.

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