Business Management Courses

Starting week commencing 8 February, 2010
The following courses may be credited towards internationally recognised qualifications such as the Bachelor of Commerce, NZIM or you may simply want to upskill yourself in a particular area.

MGT530 Principles of Management  

This course gives you an opportunity to take the principles and processes of management and apply them to current issues within the business world.

MKT571 Principles of Marketing

Gain a working knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts that would be relevant to small and medium-sized businesses.

ACC606 Taxation

MGT636 Principles of Applied Management

Develop competence in the application of management knowledge, skills and attitudes and gain an understanding of practicing functional management in a variety of management situations.
Pre-requisites: MGT530 Principles of Management

MKT671 Marketing Management

Understand the working knowledge of operational marketing analysis and decision making in the areas of product/branding, pricing, promotion and distribution. 
Pre-requisites:  MKT571 Principles of Marketing

PFS200 Professional Skills

NZIM Diploma in Management

• MGT530 Principles of Management
• COM540 Professional Communication
• MGT630 Leadership
• MGT636 Principles of Applied Management

Electives include: (Choose 2)

• ACC502 Introduction to Accounting (or DIP100 Accounting Principles)
• LAW510 Commercial Law (or DIP100 Introduction to Commercial Law)
• INF550 Principles of Business Computing (or DIP150 Computer Concepts
• MKT571 Principles of Marketing

Online Courses

We recognise that not everyone is able to study full time or attend classes, which is why more and more business qualifications are now being offered online. You can study in your own time at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or in your workplace.

National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

An ideal programme for those already employed as front line managers or those wishing to move into staff management roles. Study online to develop your applied supervisory or management skills.

• FLM406 Workplace Operations Starts: 22 February 2010
• FLM404 Problem Solving Starts: 22 March
• FLM408 Team Building Starts: 19 April
• FLM401 Time Management Starts: 17 May

New Zealand Diploma in Business

Gain a national qualification giving you a practical introduction to fundamentals of small business, marketing, management and other business skills. You will learn up-to-date business theories and practice that can help you in your own business or set you on a pathway to promotion.

• NZDB400 Accounting Principles
• NZDB501 Accounting Practices
• NZDB510 Introduction to Commercial Law
• NZDB550 Business Computing
• NZDB633 Human Resource Management

Diploma in Tourism Management

This online qualification is designed for those already in or aspiring to, roles involving supervisory and/or business management responsibilities within the tourism industry. Study seven courses with this flexible, practical programme.

• CTR501 Customer Relations
• HRM501 Human Resource Management for the Tourism Industry
• ITC502 Information Technology Two
• POT501 Principles of Tourism
• TBS502 Tourism Business Skills Two
• TIM501 Tourism Industry Management
• TMK501 Tourism Marketing

Diploma in Viticulture & Wine Production

Ideal for those already working in the wine or viticulture industry or those who would prefer to study flexibly at their own pace in their own time.

• VWP401 Wine Analysis
• VWP402 Viticulture Engineering
• VWP501 Viticulture Practices
• VWP504 Wine Production

Business Management Short Courses

Need some practical, focussed training right now? The Business Development Company (BDC) offers a range of short courses for local business owners and their staff. Our training helps you gain expertise while you're working - which means less down time for you. Our course presenters are sharp and we're good value - reasonable prices for top quality training and no travel costs. We're innovative, customer focussed and responsive. Talk to us about your particular needs and let us help make a difference to your workplace. BDC is a joint venture between NMIT and the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce. Contact the BDC for information about their smart, sharp and local courses on 03 546 6566 or email info@bdc.net.nz.

Graduate Diplomas

Graduate Diplomas in Accounting, Marketing or Management are available to people with a degree in any discipline who wish to enhance or broaden their knowledge. The graduate diploma offers the opportunity to gain specialised up-to-date knowledge in their chosen area of study.

Business Administration Level 3 and 4

Do you have an employee that is already in work but needs some training or are you just about to advertise a junior position within your organisation? Over 35 employers have experienced the value of this scholarship. Call our co-ordinators and find out how your business can benefit from this training option.
Contact details:
Nelson ph 03 546 9175 or Marlborough ph 03 578 0215

Kura Hapori - Teo Maori Community Classes

Welcome all interested people in learning Maori language and customs. These classes are for people with no experience but a genuine interest in learning more about Maori language and values.

Business Workshops

A development programme for super5visors, team leaders and leading hands. Offered over 6 half day workshops covering the characteristics of winning teams, what gets in the way of effective team building, how to lead a winning team, motivation, team goal setting, celebrating achievements; effective communications and developing a winning attitude.This is an eight week course.

This course provides training for industry/workplace assessors to use existing assessments to assess candidates against unit standards in the workplace and provide training in designing plans for unit standards.

The perfect course for those who enjoy wine. If you are keen to learn an introduction to the evaluation of wine enrol today to enhance your appreciation by becoming more knowledgeable about the major wine varieties and styles. Wines are tasted in each session. This course runs for seven evenings.