Minimum 12 week duration$340/wk

IELTS Preparation Minimum 12 week duration $340/wk

Certificate Courses:

• National Certificate in Employment Skills ( Level 1)
• National Certificate in Retail (Level 2)
• Call Centre Certificate (Level 3)
• National Certificate in Tourism & Travel ( Level 3)
• TEFL Certificate (Level 5)
• Certificate in Foundation Studies Program (Level 4)
• Information Technology Certificate Level 4

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The National Certificate in Call Centre Operations (NZQA Level 3), which is taught in our state-of-the-art LIVE Call Centre environment at our New Lynn campus. This is the basic qualification for people working in a contact centre (sometimes referred to as call centre). Holders of the certificate have demonstrated that they are able to work effectively in a contact centre environment, where they communicate with customers or the public using a variety of media for the purposes of customer services, marketing, information gathering, operating a help desk, or similar functions. The competencies gained in this qualification are also a useful foundation for other occupations in the sales and service environment. Courses delivery:Students may choose to complete this qualification either full-time or part-time.

Duration : Full-time: 16 to 18 weeks , Part-time: 20 to 22 weeks , Campus: New Lynn

The NIS TEFL course aims to enable those with little or no previous teaching experience to successfully teach an TEFL group of learners. The trainees will get all tools (methodology, skills, material etc.) to do it effectively. The course will provide for integration and application of a foundational theoretical approach to language teaching. The course includes classes on methodology, language awareness, classroom management, materials analysis, material production, and phonology. It also includes supervised teaching practice where the participants have the opportunity to try out and reflect on their teaching skills in a supportive environment, teaching classes and groups at different levels, discussing the experience afterwards with peers and the tutor.

Duration : 12 Weeks

• Experienced, Quality teaching to suit your individual needs,
• Ample of contact hours in an intensive and supportive learning environment
• A curriculum that develops your independent learning skills to help you succeed at university

Program Structure The Program is made up of five courses taken over two semesters - starting in February, July or November. Intakes: Please contact us at info@nis.ac.nz, for the next intake dates.

You will have to take the following 3 compulsory subjects:

• FSP011 English
• FSP012 Mathematics
• FSP013 Computing

You can choose 2 electives from:

• FSP021 Financial Accounting
• FSP023 Commerce & Economics
• FSP024 Computer Science

25 contact hours per week and in addition you are expected to spend at least 20 hours per week in unsupervised self-study.

Successful completion To complete the Program successfully, you will need an average of 50% (C) in each subject. On successful completion of the Foundation Program, you will be awarded a minimum 83 credits.

Entry Requirements: To enrol in the Program, you need an English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS band score of 5.0 (with no sub-score below 4.5), a TOEFL score of 525 (195 in the computer-based test) You must be at least 17 years old and have completed secondary school to a satisfactory standard.

Duration: Full time: one year, Main Intakes Dates: Feb, April, July and September

Information Technology Certificate ( Level 4 )

The IT Certificate (Level 4) is designed for people intending to work in the New Zealand Computer Industry, like Information systems Information technology, Multimedia, Network Support etc. It is specifcally designed for students who have a tertiary qualification in another field and also working people who have work experience in the IT field and who wish to upgrade their skills and qualification in Information Systems. Students and working people can specialize in one or two areas.

Duration: Combined course with Diploma in IT and Business Applications ( Level 5 )
Main Intakes Dates: Feb, April, July and September

Diploma Courses:

• NIS Diploma in IT and Business Applications ( Level 5)
• National Diploma in Business (Level 5)
• National Diploma in Business (Level 6)
• NZ Diploma in Business (Level 6)
• NIS Diploma in Business ( Level 7)

   

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• Computer Hardware
• Operation Systems Fundamentals
• Information Systems in Business
• Network Fundamentals
• IT Support
• Information and Data
• Local Area Networks
• Website Development
• Business Systems

Entry Requirements

• New Zealand High School year 12 or equivalent, or
• Completion of the Foundation Studies programme.
• English Proficiency IELTS Score 5.5

National diploma in Business ( Level 6 )

National Diploma in Business Level 6 (“NDipBusL6”) course is a course to be delivered over two semesters. It is developed by the institute and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The course consists of six (6) modules. Each module is designated to contain approximately 20 National Qualifications Framework credits. This is to allow for each module to be completed in a similar duration.

The NDipBusL6 is an advance diploma programme to be completed over one academic year of full-time study or equivalent of 2 years part-time study. The programme is a broadly based Business and Management qualification that will qualify you for entry into a wide range of careers within a range of industries that requires people with the knowledge and skill in business & management areas. It also prepares you for entry into further university and other tertiary level studies.

COMPONENTS / MODULES

The teaching and learning shall be theme based. The course will be divided into six (6) modules and shall be sequenced in the following proposed teaching cycles:

MODULES

• Business Communication skills
• Financial Management
• Small Business Ventures
• Business Information Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management

Entry requirements
To enroll in the NDipBusL6 course, international students will need to meet the following minimum requirements:-
~Academic
Applicants need to present evidence of one of the following:-
1. National Diploma in Business (Level 5) or an equivalent Level 5 business & management qualification gained at a New Zealand institution;
2. An overseas business & management diploma / degree qualification equivalent to or higher than those for entry into a level 6 business & management diploma programme.

~English Language
Overseas applicants need also to show evidence of one or more of the following:-
1. An English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS band score of 5.5 (with no sub-score below 5.0);
2. An English language qualification equivalent to the above and subject to passing the NIS internal Entry Examination for Business Studies courses.

Applicants who possess qualifications other than the above may be considered on a case-to-case basis. However, such qualifications to be considered shall not be below that required for entry into a university sub-degree programme.

Course Duration: Fulltime: One year, Part-time: Two years

Main Intakes Dates: Feb, April, July and September 2009

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The NZDipBus is a sub-degree programme designed as a broadly based business qualification that will qualify students for entry into a wide range of business careers. It also prepares students for entry into further university studies and is recognised by a number of professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand, New Zealand Bankers’ Institute and the New Zealand Institute of Management.

The NZDipBus programme is a Level 6 qualification and has a total of 240 credits. It has a course length of two years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. The programme shall be completed in four semesters and each semester shall have duration of ten (10) weeks inclusive of a week set aside for final examinations.

COMPONENTS / MODULES: To be awarded the NZDipBus, students are to pass twelve papers. These papers must include the six (6) core papers and six (6) elective papers. The following papers are offered over the four semesters:

Semester 1. 400 – Accounting Principles
520 – The Economic Environment
560 – Business Communication

Semester 2. 530 – Organization and Management
541 – Fundamentals of Marketing
435 – Fundamentals of Small Business or 501 Accounting Practices*

Semester 3. 636 – Applied Management***
430 – Quantitative Business Methods
606 – Taxation***

Semester 4 644 – Buyer Behaviour & Communication Strategies***
601 – Financial Accounting*** or 631 Strategic Planning for Small Business
550 – Business Computer

Entry Requirements
Applicants need to present evidence of one of the following:

1. NCEA (level 3) with achievement standards that meet the numeracy and literacy requirements and shall include the following:
- 4 credits at Level 2 (or higher) in Reading
- 4 credits at Level 2 (or higher) in Writing
- 14 credits at Level 1 (or higher) in Mathematics

2. An overseas academic qualification equivalent to or higher than NCEA Level 3
English Language
Applicants need to show evidence of one or more of the following:

• An English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS band score of 6.0* (with no sub-score below 5.5);
• A National Institute of Studies (“NIS”) General English Course Certificate – Upper Intermediate level;
• An English language qualification equivalent to the above and subject to the NIS Entry Examination.

Applicants with an IELTS band score of 5.5 may be accepted on condition that they are concurrently enrolled in the NIS ESOL and Tertiary Studies Skills classes or must have an IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 or TOEFL score of 550.

Course Duration: Fulltime: Two Years

Main Intakes Dates: July and September 2009

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The course will equip students with the knowledge, skills and technical competence to take up marketing management roles in business operations both within New Zealand and overseas workplaces. Graduate may be able to use the qualification to seek entry into business and management courses at higher levels in universities and other institutions of higher learning.

Course Curriculum: Financial Analysis, Business Development, Marketing Operations, International Marketing, Product & Brand Development, Marketing Research

Course Length: 44 Weeks, Full-Time

Entry Requirments:

National Diploma in Business (Level 6) or equivalent. A suitable amount of appropriate industry experience will be considered, in which case an entry test may be considered. For international students an English Language IELTS band of 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) or equivalent is required.
Applicants who possess qualifications other than the above may be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Course Outcome and Future Pathway:

The graduate has developed the skills, knowledge and technical competence to apply business and management principles and practices in managing marketing operations. Graduate are also equipped with a range of current marketing sill sets.

Graduates are also prepared to undertake further tertiary studies and are able to use the qualification to pathway to business and management degree courses in universities and polytechnics with possible credit transfers.