NZ Diploma in Business prescriptions

The purpose of a New Zealand Diploma in Business (NZDipBus) prescription is to specify learning outcomes and other assessment requirements for a subject. It does not prescribe teaching methods or other aspects of course delivery. Prescriptions can be either national or local.

For more information about prescription development see NZ Diploma in Business prescription development.

All 100 - 200 prescriptions expired on 31 December 2008. For information regarding these prescriptions contact TAM.

Expiring versions of 400 - 600 prescriptions are available on the expiring prescriptions page.

List of prescriptions

NZDipBus 400-600 national prescriptions are listed below, with core prescriptions indicated in bold. For an explanation of the prescription format see Prescription format.

The latest national external moderation summary report is available for each specific prescription.

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Code	Version	Title	Outcomes/aims
400 (Level 4)
400	1	Accounting Principles (PDF, 10KB)	Students will understand financial statements and reports and be able to analyse and interpret business performance for sole traders and small companies. National external moderation summary report - Accounting Principles
430	1	Quantitative Business Methods (PDF, 26KB)	Students will demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and methods of data analysis, statistical inference and financial mathematics. National external moderation summary report - Quantitative Business Methods
432	1	Office Management (PDF, 10KB)	Students will demonstrate knowledge of effectively managing an office and its employees.
435	1	Fundamentals of Small Business (PDF, 12KB)	Students will demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, options and operation of small business in the New Zealand context. National external moderation summary report - Fundamentals of Small Business
469	1	Academic Skills for Business Studies (PDF, 28KB)	Students will recognise the skills of vocabulary acquisition and use, reading, note taking, critical thinking, writing and oral presentation in a business context.
500 (Level 5)
501	1	Accounting Practices (PDF, 11KB)	Students will record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting practices. National external moderation summary report - Accounting Practices
510	1	Introduction to Commercial Law (PDF, 13KB)	Students will demonstrate knowledge of commercial law, to enable application of legal reasoning. National external moderation summary report - Introduction to Commercial Law
520	2	The Economic Environment (PDF, 93KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will apply elements of economic theory with emphasis on the contemporary New Zealand environment. National external moderation summary report - The Economic Environment
530	2	Organisations and Management (PDF, 35KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will develop knowledge and skills for management in organisations. National external moderation summary report - Organisation and Management
541	2	Fundamentals of Marketing (PDF, 65KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will have a working knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts relevant to contemporary organisations. National external moderation summary report - Fundamentals of Marketing
550	1	Business Computing (PDF, 12KB)	Students will understand, discuss, evaluate and apply information technology to meet business requirements. National external moderation summary report - Business Computing
560	2	Business Communication (PDF, 80KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will apply communication knowledge and skills in the evolving context of New Zealand and global business. National external moderation summary report - Business Communication
570	1	Introduction to Banking and Financial Services (PDF, 11KB)	Students will demonstrate an understanding of the structure, customer relationship, products and services of the financial services industry in New Zealand.
580	1	Principles of Tourism (PDF, 16KB)	Students will understand concepts of global tourism and apply this knowledge to the tourism industry in New Zealand. National external moderation summary report - Principles of Tourism
600 (Level 6)
601	1	Financial Accounting (PDF, 11KB)	Students will apply the regulatory and technical aspects of financial accounting and external reporting for companies, and evaluate financial and non-financial information. National external moderation summary report - Financial Accounting
602	1	Management Accounting (PDF, 11KB)	Students will collect, interpret, present and use relevant management accounting information for an organisation, to effectively plan, control and make appropriate decisions regarding business operations. National external moderation summary report - Management Accounting
603	1	Business Finance (PDF, 15KB)	Students will apply financial management knowledge and skills to a small or medium size business for decision-making purposes. National external moderation summary report - Business Finance
605	1	Internal Auditing (PDF, 11KB)	Students will understand the role of internal auditing in the corporate governance framework.
606	1	Taxation (PDF, 13KB)	Students will apply knowledge of taxation rules to New Zealand taxable entities in a range of situations. National external moderation summary report - Taxation
610	1	The Law of Business Entities (PDF, 16KB)	Students will demonstrate understanding of the legal requirements for establishment, operation and the cessation as applied to various forms of business entity.
611	1	Business Law (PDF, 14KB)	Students will demonstrate understanding of practical legal opportunities, responsibilities and risks that arise in specific business situations.
620	1	Managerial Economics (PDF, 56KB) (This prescription expires 31 December 2013)	Students will apply economic principles for managerial decision-making.
630	2	Leadership (PDF, 65KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will understand concepts and apply principles of leadership in a dynamic environment. Students will create a personal plan to develop their leadership abilities. National external moderation summary report - Leadership
631	1	Strategic Planning for Small Business (PDF, 11KB)	Students will develop a strategic plan for a small business in New Zealand.
632	1	Operations Management (PDF, 25KB)	Students will understand functions of operations management and apply techniques to ensure efficient and effective production of goods and services. National external moderation summary report - Operations Management
633	2	Human Resource Management (PDF, 70KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will understand the roles, functions and application of Human Resource Management processes within contemporary New Zealand organisations. National external moderation summary report - Human Resource Management
635	2	Employment Relations (PDF, 73KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will apply current New Zealand employment relations legislation, processes and practices, and understand the implications for employment relationships. National external moderation summary report - Employment Relations
636	2	Applied Management (PDF, 77KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will identify a managerial problem, and research and apply management concepts and tools to find and recommend possible solutions to the problem. National external moderation summary report - Applied Management
642	2	Marketing Research (PDF, 31KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will design and conduct marketing research to develop and assess marketing strategies. National external moderation summary report - Marketing Research
644	2	Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies (PDF, 19KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will examine buyer behaviour and develop appropriate marketing communication strategies to reach target markets. National external moderation summary report - Buyer Behaviour and Communication Strategies
648	2	Marketing Planning and Control (PDF, 59KB) (Version 1 expires 31 December 2013)	Students will produce an operational marketing plan for a market, business or product. National external moderation summary report - Marketing Planning and Control
650	1	Applied Computing (PDF, 13KB)	Students will use software applications in developing computer-based solutions for business problems. National external moderation summary report - Applied Computing
652	1	Systems Development Project (PDF, 17KB)	Students will analyse and develop a simple work group application to improve productivity in a multi-user environment, using a systems development methodology.
655	1	Information Systems Management (PDF, 17KB)	Students will demonstrate understanding of information systems and their effective management, and use information methodologies to enhance business processes and contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
670	1	Advanced Banking (PDF, 11KB)	Students will apply knowledge of aspects of strategic management within banks.
675	1	Lending and Securities (PDF, 14KB)	Students will apply the principles of good lending and loan management to personal and business customers.
676	1	International Trade and Finance (PDF, 19KB)	Students will apply knowledge of appropriate products, strategies and practices in the conduct, financing and settlement of international trade.
685	1	Tourism Industry Management (PDF, 17KB)	Students will apply business concepts to develop a business plan for a small to medium sized tourism venture.