Course details

Summary

Do you want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage a team? Make your contribution matter with this entry level Business qualification offered online, via workshops and evening classes or during a two weekend intensive.

Advance to the role of team leader at your workplace

This programme is designed to teach you or your staff how to lead and manage effective teams in bi- and multi-cultural environments. The experience you bring from your current workplace and from contextualized case scenarios will only enhance the work integrated learning components of the programme.

Fit study around your work or complete over two weekends – what would you prefer?

Learn about team leadership in the most flexible way possible. Study can be completed fully on-line, via workshops and evening classes (blended delivery) or during a two weekend intensive.

Two modes of delivery

In-work – this option is structured to suit your staff and/or workplace. We can also tailor assignments to suit your business culture (e.g. a graded essay, visual poster or public event).

Online – aka TANZ eCampus delivery. Study alongside other students throughout New Zealand for one term (nine weeks total) and complete your coursework whenever and wherever suits.

Further study

Completion of this programme is a prerequisite to applying for a

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) Level 4 programme

Graduates wishing to continue with business studies can progress to

• New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) Level 4
• Certificate in Business Administration Level 4

Graduates may also progress to qualifications at a higher level

• New Zealand Diploma in Business Online Level 5
• New Zealand Diploma in Business

What will I learn?

By the end of this programme you will be able to

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Work cooperatively and effectively
• Develop and contribute to achievement of objectives within an entity and teams
• Engage and communicate in a variety of interactions in different settings.

You will also be equipped to

• Write basic reports and manage business correspondence
• Describe and comply with internal policies and external requirements
• Describe leadership styles and techniques for effective team performance
• Apply problem solving models and decision-making processes for business purposes
• Apply professional and ethical behaviour in a socially and culturally appropriate manner to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Entry criteria

This programme has open entry.

English language requirements:

If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact NMIT for an assessment.

• IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.