2014 Auckland Institute of Studies Prospectus

CONTENTS

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Welcome To AIS 3Why Study In Auckland?Reasons To Choose AISFacilitiesCore ValuesCentre For Research In International EducationInstitutional Linkages

39How Do I Apply?Programme Entry RequirementsEquivalent Qualifications Guide

42Further InformationDirectoryCode Of Practice

What Can I Study? 11

English Language 12

30Hospitality Management

16Arts - CertTESOL

22Information Technology

18International Business

Tourism Management 26

34Business Administration

QUALITY EDUCATION

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

INDIVIDUAL FOCUS

REAL WORLD SUCCESS

WELCOME TO AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES

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Welcome to AIS, an independent tertiary institution

with a distinctive international focus. We attract many

thousands of students and staff from countries around

the world and have developed close relationships

with educational institutions both nationally and

internationally. We started in 1990 with a goal of

offering a broad range of programmes from beginner’s

English through to a master’s degree qualification.

Today’s AIS undergraduate and postgraduate students

experience expert personalised education. The

learning and development of each student is guided by

qualified staff who are committed to helping students

achieve success.

We have created learning pathways and support

strategies to cater for the different skills and abilities

of individual students, maximising their opportunities

to achieve their goals.

On both our St Helens and Asquith campuses we

ensure that a friendly, nurturing environment balances

and supports our rigorous and demanding academic

programmes. We utilise a variety of monitoring

mechanisms to ensure that the quality of our

programmes is maintained at the highest international

standards. Earning an AIS academic credential is a

qualification for life, and requires each student to

demonstrate a high level of personal commitment and

integrity.

In order for our graduates to utilise their qualifications,

we actively seek input from stakeholders, especially

prospective employers. We promote and support

students moving forward in their careers through

internships, an active careers office, post-qualification

placement grants, and an active alumni network.

Studying at Auckland Institute of Studies is a uniquely

rewarding experience.

Richard Goodall

President

Mild, temperate climate without

seasonal extremes

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It’s easy to see why Auckland is consistently rated in the top five cities in the world to live*

*Mercer Quality of Living Reports

New Zealand’s largest city is home to 1.5 million people

from European, Māori, Pacific and

Asian cultures

© Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd

A stunning location between two

harbours, with easy access to beaches

and mountains

Great shopping, dining, nightlife,

sports and recreation

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Relaxed, safe lifestyle and much

more affordable than Sydney, New

York or London

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Academic Staff and Research

Our degree programme lecturers are

leaders in their disciplines, active in

research, and well-published in fields

relevant to their courses. Small classes

maximise learning opportunities and

the personal contact that students have

with their teachers.

Student Support Services

AIS attaches great importance to the

welfare of students on campus. Our

multi-lingual Student Services officers

are experienced in dealing with

problems faced by New Zealand and

international students, and are always

available to provide support during

their studies.

Industry Links and Internships

Our programmes are market and

industry driven. Employers participate

in our advisory committees to ensure

programmes are up to date. Live

projects and industry practice in our

programmes provide practical training

and develop work connections. Our

internship programme provides

opportunities for MBA students and

graduates which may lead to full-time

employment in New Zealand.

Individual FocusOur teaching faculty value

personal contact with students, and

class numbers are kept low to maintain

high quality standards. Our students

receive a high level of personal

attention and are supported to

maximise their potential.

Our Student Services team, in

conjunction with academic faculty,

advise on programmes that match

students’ requirements and career

aspirations.

Multicultural Environment

AIS attracts students from New Zealand

and around the world. A multicultural,

family-oriented environment provides

a stimulating setting where overseas

students can meet New Zealanders,

leading to close interaction across

cultures and development of life-long

friendships and personal networks.

Our students find work in New

Zealand and across the globe after

successful completion of their studies.

16 Reasons to Choose AIS

Great ValueEstablished in 1990, Auckland

Institute of Studies is one of New

Zealand’s largest Tertiary Education

Organisations offering a wide range

of NZQA-approved degree, diploma

and language qualifications. Students

take advantage of attractively priced,

quality programmes in business

administration, international business,

information technology, hospitality and

tourism management, complemented, if

needed, by excellent support from the

AIS English Language Centre.

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08EmploymentAIS provides assistance to

students on all employment issues. This

includes conducting workshops on CV

preparation and interview techniques,

and finding appropriate employment

opportunities. Our Student Job

Search Centre also contacts potential

employers and makes interview

arrangements.

Fast Track Programmes and

Flexible Entry DatesAIS has a flexible semester system,

with three starting dates each year for

degree and diploma programmes, and

six starting dates for postgraduate

programmes. This allows students to

fast-track their studies. Committed

students can complete their

programmes in a shorter time than at

traditional institutions, which reduces

costs and allows faster entry into

employment.

Our English Language Centre has an

intake every Monday.

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Credit RecognitionAIS can offer a number of

credits to students who have completed

New Zealand Diplomas or other

qualifications, enabling students to

“top-up” to degree level.

Students with prior studies at our

international partner institutes and

other international institutions are also

eligible to apply for credits.

Applications for credits are made

after arrival for the start of semester.

Approvals are given by our Academic

Board, based on level, credit value and

content similarity with AIS courses.

Student Loans and Allowances

New Zealand citizens and permanent

residents can apply for student loans

and allowances, subject to certain

criteria. Our Student Services team can

provide assistance with applications to

StudyLink.

Transport

In order to provide our

students with a warm, welcoming

experience when they arrive in New

Zealand, AIS offers airport pick-up for

all first time arrivals.

A free shuttle bus service runs between

St Helens Campus and the city centre on

week days. Both St Helens and Asquith

Campuses are conveniently located

close to bus routes. The Western

Line rail network passes close to our

campuses, enabling students to find

affordable accommodation in West

Auckland.

Study Skills AdvisorOur Study Skills Advisor assists

students to improve their academic

performance, with a particular focus

on students who need extra academic

support. Assistance includes one-on-

one consultations, a “Study Buddy”

programme, and regular workshops

on essay writing, study skills,

referencing and exam preparation.

Scholarships and Excellence Awards

Each semester AIS provides scholarships

and excellence awards to high-

performing students continuing their

diploma and degree programmes with

us. These are based on academic results

achieved in the previous two semesters.

Immigration and Visas

AIS offers students an online visa

service in partnership with Immigration

New Zealand. International students

can apply for their visas on campus,

Pasifika and Māori Grants

As part of our Pacific Outreach

Programme, AIS offers special tuition

rates to international students from the

Large Spacious Campus

The park-like grounds of the St Helens

Campus are complemented by indoor

recreational facilities, including a

gymnasium and sports hall at our

Asquith Campus, which add to the

atmosphere of the institute. Plenty of

free student parking is also offered.

Pacific Islands. Grants are also available

to students of New Zealand Māori

descent.

and graduates can

also apply for one-year

Graduate Job Search visas.

Our St Helens Campus-based

Online Visa Officer provides support

and assistance with student and work

visa issues.

New Zealand’s immigration policy

supports settlement of international

students who have the skills and

talent the country needs. All our

qualifications at Level 6 and above

qualify for points under the Skilled

Migrant Category, and qualifications on

the skills shortage list (our Bachelor of

Information Technology and Bachelor

of International Business (Accounting)

degrees) provide bonus points.

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FacilitiesOur St Helens Campus is located in

spacious, park-like grounds just ten

minutes’ drive from the city centre.

St Helens Campus facilities include a

library, computer labs, Wi-Fi, cafeteria,

dormitory, devotional room, tennis

courts and free parking.

Our Asquith Campus also provides

free parking and is located close to the

St Helens Campus. It has computer

labs, Wi-Fi, a study room with access

to library resources, a student training

cafeteria, a fully-equipped gymnasium,

a sports hall, and a whanau/devotional

room.

AccommodationOur St Helens Campus dormitory

accommodates 120 students in single,

twin and multi-share fully-furnished

rooms. Separate levels are reserved

for male and female students. The

dormitory has a modern kitchen where

residents may prepare meals, and a

common dining area.

Students who prefer a family-oriented

environment can choose homestay

accommodation, with carefully selected,

quality host families.

LibraryOur library holds a wide range of books,

journals, magazines, newspapers, video

and electronic resources. Access to

online journals, databases, specialised

software and the internet is available.

Separate reading and study areas allow

students to work individually or in

groups.

Sports and RecreationAsquith Campus has a well-equipped

gymnasium and sports hall. The gym

has exercycles, free weights, treadmills

and rowing machines. In the sports

hall, students can enjoy basketball,

volleyball, cricket, badminton, table

tennis and other activities.

The St Helens Campus has tennis

courts and is adjacent to the popular

Chamberlain Park Golf Course.

CafeteriasCafeteria facilities are available at both

campuses with a range of local and

international cuisine, snacks and drinks

at reasonable prices. Vending machines

and microwave ovens are also available.

The facility at the Asquith Campus

is a student training café run by our

Hospitality students.

Computer LabsComputer facilities are available at

both campuses providing access to the

internet, email accounts, our online

enrolment system and the library

intranet. Printing and free Wi-Fi are

also available.

Whanau RoomOur Asquith Campus whanau room is

a place for all students to relax and

form friendships across cultures and

nationalities.

Devotional RoomsBoth campuses have a devotional

room where students can pray and

contemplate. Prayer mats are available

on request.

Car ParkingAmple free parking is available for

students who travel to our campuses

by car.

AIS is located near such wonderful features

as the golf course and Western Springs lake.

- Elena Zhukova

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Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE)

Journal of International Education and BusinessThe Journal of International Education and Business commenced publication in February 2010. It is published in February and August each year.

All correspondence should be sent to:

The Executive Editor Journal of International Education and Business Auckland Institute of Studies PO Box 2995 Auckland 1140 New Zealand

Tel: +64 9 815 1717 ext 622 Email: [email protected]

Occasional Papers/Working Papers

Annual Journal Subscription Rates (two issues)

Institutional

Individual

NZ/Australia

NZ$60.00

NZ$40.00

Rest of World

US$45.00

US$30.00

Submissions are also sought on an on-going basis for scholarly articles to be published in both these series (subject to a peer review process). Contact details are as for the journal above.

Submissions are sought for scholarly articles to be published in the journal. Submissions are subject to a peer review process.

About CRIEThe Centre for Research in International

Education was established in 2003

to develop the research culture of

Auckland Institute of Studies.

PurposeThe Centre promotes and conducts

research into the social, economic

and pedagogic consequences of the

internationalisation of education and

the implications for development.

This embraces areas such as the

difficulties faced by students

studying abroad, determining ways

of improving the delivery of English

language programmes, enhancing

the pedagogy of content delivery to

learners from an ESOL background,

the economic consequences of the

export of education, and problems and

opportunities faced by host nations and

educational institutions. The Centre

aims to create a greater understanding

and appreciation of international

education and improve success rates for

international students. The Centre also

encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas

and joint work between academics and

industry participants.

Activities Include:1. Hosting conferences on international

education;

2. Maintaining a website to disseminate

information (www.crie.org.nz);

3. Accepting submissions for

publication on its website for a

Working Papers Series, and an

Occasional Papers Series;

4. Organising workshops for staff

to discuss work in progress with

internal and external colleagues; and

5. Publishing the Journal of

International Education and

Business.

Biennial ConferenceThe conference focuses on a topical

area of international education research

and attracts international keynote

speakers. Recent conference themes

and keynote speakers are:

2004 The Internationalisation of

Education in New Zealand:

Successes, Challenges and

Opportunities (Dr Rebecca Oxford,

Dr Andrew Cohen)

2005 Reflective Practice – the Key

to Innovation in International

Education (Dr Neil J Anderson, Dr

Andrew Cohen, Dr Cynthia White,

Dr Ernesto Macaro, Dr Rod Ellis)

2007 The Role of English as a Lingua

Paedagogica in Teaching and

Learning in International

Education (Dr Ann Snow, Ms

Donna Brinton)

2009 Empowering Futures:

International Education as a

Catalyst for Change (Dr Andrew

Butcher, Dr John Overton, Dr Konai

Thaman)

2011 International Education: Focus on

the Learner (Dr Phyllis Blumberg,

Dr Bernard Oliver)

2013 Multicultural Classrooms (Prof.

Geneva Gay)

The conference is held in the last

week of June/first week of July in

odd numbered years. Check the CRIE

website in January 2015 for the call for

papers.

JapanTaiwanIndia

Scotland

ChinaKorea

Kiribati

Tonga

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AIS has strategic alliances and

articulation arrangements with

education institutions within New

Zealand and in our main overseas

markets. In New Zealand these

alliances encourage domestic and

international students to move into

higher qualifications. International

agreements provide for credit

transfer into degree programmes,

support for course delivery, group

study tours and teacher exchanges.

• AUT University

• Best Pacific Institute of Education

• Edenz Colleges

• ICL Education Group

• Institute of Applied Learning

• Linguis International Institute

• Martin Hautus The Pacific Peoples Learning Institute

• Mount Albert Grammar School

• National Tertiary Education Consortium

• New Zealand Institute of Education

• North Shore International Academy

• Queens Academic Group

• Unitec Institute of Technology

• Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design

• Changwon Moonsung University, Korea

• Chihlee Institute of Technology, Taiwan

• Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange, China

• Delter International Business Institute, China

• Huanggang Normal University, China

• International Institute of Management Sciences, India

• Jeollabukdo Office of Education, Korea

• Jin Wen University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

• Kiribati Marine Training Centre, Kiribati

• Kyoai Gakuen Senior High School, Japan

• Manav Rachna International University, India

New Zealand International

Institutional Linkages

• Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland

• Silicon Lake Vocational and Technology College, China

• Tianjin Normal University Jingu College, China

• Tonga Institute of Science and Technology, Tonga

• Xuzhou Institute of Technology, China

• Zhengzhou Institute of Science and Technology, China

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GENERAL The General English course at AIS improves students’ English proficiency step by step. Our topic-based, modern textbooks and an interactive classroom approach are used to support students’ learning.

Students are assigned to one of the following classes to ensure they are at the optimum level to make good progress:

BeginnersHigh BeginnersElementaryUpper ElementaryPre-IntermediateIntermediateUpper IntermediateAdvanced

SKILLS Students have the opportunity to use the skills they have learned in general classes, and there is a focus on real day-to-day English with topic-based learning and weekly vocabulary and speaking assessments.

ACADEMIC BRIDGE CLASS This class is for pre-intermediate (IELTS 4.5) and above students who wish to concentrate on academic English study. There are two major learning outcomes. Students will gain the skills necessary to help them pass English proficiency tests, such as IELTS, and for successful completion of tertiary courses in diploma and degree programmes.

With over 20 years of experience in English language teaching, materials design

and curriculum development, the English Language Centre at AIS is dedicated to

improving students’ language abilities quickly and effectively. Whether you wish

to become simply a better all-round English user, or are intending to proceed into

diploma and degree programmes, our friendly and professional staff make the

classroom a very enjoyable place to be. Students wanting to achieve their goals

faster are encouraged to take advantage of our free extra classes in pronunciation

and listening comprehension, as well as our full activities programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

See page 40

English

1.000 English as a Foreign Language

Notes: English language courses are registered with the Tertiary Education Commission under the “English for Migrants” programme for Immigration New Zealand.

Certificates of completion are issued at the conclusion of all English language courses.

Strategies and common types of questions for passing tests, along with reading, writing, note-taking and presentation skills, are included, and students may join on any Monday.

EXTRA CLASSES Extra classes are run in the English Language Centre after the regular timetable finishes each day. These classes offer students the opportunity to develop specific skills, including pronunciation and listening.

DURATION 1-50 weeks

START DATES Every Monday from 6 January to 15 December

HOURS General Classes: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Skills Classes: 12.30pm - 2.10pm

Academic Bridge Class: Classes are run to meet demand

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The IELTS Preparation course equips students with the skills and strategies needed to undertake an IELTS test with confidence and achieve a result of band 6.0 or above.

Each week of the 12-week course comprises 23 hours of tuition. Students are trained in interpreting and answering IELTS questions. Skills sessions (one hour 40 minutes each) cover the five topic areas most often found in IELTS examinations: health, social issues, technology, education and the environment.

DURATION 12 weeks

START DATES 13 January, 7 April, 30 June, 22 September

1.042 IELTS Preparation

This full-time course is designed as an introduction to EAP II and covers concepts necessary for success in tertiary programmes. EAP I includes an introduction to academic-style listening, speaking, writing, research and presentations.

DURATION 12 weeks

START DATES 24 February, 9 June, 22 September

1.020 English for Academic Purposes I (EAP I)

This full-time course is designed for students seeking an English language pathway into an AIS certificate, diploma or degree programme. It is very useful preparation for students seeking to study any programme at an English-speaking tertiary institution.

EAP II has a strong academic focus. It is built around a series of research assignments and seminars which involve the core skills of reading and evaluating, note-taking, summarising, referencing, speaking, listening and use of the library and the internet.

The balance of the course includes skimming and scanning, speed reading, evaluation of arguments, listening to lectures, group discussions and presentations. Both writing (academic essays and research papers) and reading (a range of academic texts) are strongly emphasised.

DURATION 12 weeks

START DATES 24 February, 9 June, 22 September

1.022 English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) Business English is a full-time course which

provides students with a broad business vocabulary and terminology in a range of applied business settings and situations.

The course is extremely useful for students aiming to use English in their future professional careers, especially for those hoping to work in an English-speaking country. It provides a rewarding challenge for high-level students and is integrated with key business topics.

DURATION 4 weeks

START DATES Courses are run to meet demand

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My name is Anna Zlygosteva. I studied General English at AIS and completed the course with very good marks.

I enjoyed studying at AIS. There are friendly staff and a good atmosphere for studying. While studying I have met many interesting people from all over the world. It was a great opportunity to get to know many different cultures and accents which will help me to understand people in the future.

I was very happy studying with you.

Anna ZlygostevaRussia

I have friends who live in New Zealand who advised me that New Zealand was a good place for living and study. I checked the AIS website and decided it would be a good choice for my studies. I want to study business, so I need to improve my English skills. I enjoy the environment here in New Zealand. The climate is very nice and there are many parks, mountains and forests for me to enjoy when I’m not studying, which has been beneficial for my health.

My classes in the English Language Centre are wonderful. I particularly enjoy the interesting discussions I have with my classmates, and I am motivated to do my best in class by my excellent teachers. I am pleased that there has been a marked improvement in my English language ability since I started studying here.

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The English Language Centre at AIS has the following options for groups:

• English plus tourism

• TESOL teacher training and refresher courses

• English plus golf

• Business English

• High school groups

Customised group options can also be arranged, along with homestay placement or dormitory accommodation.

English language students not only get the benefit of top quality classes and teachers, they can also take advantage of the extra activities and outings after class every day. An English Language Centre activities calendar is issued every month so that students can plan in advance which outings they want to join. Tennis coaching, test practice, farm visits and local community conversation are just some of the types of activities on offer.

Students also have the option of taking part in outings to nearby destinations to experience the natural beauty of New Zealand, from the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower to its wild west coast beaches.

The daily activities programme is very popular with students as it gives them the chance to speak English while making friends and having fun.

Group Options

Activities

The daily activity

programme is a great chance to

have fun and make new friends while you get to know

Auckland. The activities are fun and they

also provide another opportunity to improve

your English.

- Hanna Jang, Korea

- Daigo Ichikawa, Japan

The array of cultures mixed together means

that every class is interesting with its

own dynamic.

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Nina MercepCertTESOLI chose to study with AIS for a number of reasons, the main one being that it is a very well-established language school in Auckland. My mother has taught here for some 10 years, which is a strong recommendation. The joy of being able to help others learn and build confidence, coupled with my interest in other cultures, particularly those that are East Asian, led me to enrolling in the AIS CertTESOL programme. I have recently become a new mother, so I wanted to create more opportunities for my future.

I had a great experience at AIS. The eight-week full-time programme really suited me, as intensive study is what I like. My experience was very positive. I had very experienced and down-to-earth tutors whose insight and knowledge was of great use. The practical aspect of the CertTESOL programme forced us as new teachers to try and give it a go, and in doing so we progressed a lot faster. I now work for AIS as a relief teacher, as well as freelance English teaching to international students here in Auckland.

I recommend AIS. First and foremost the staff are all amazingly hospitable and approachable, as are the students. The array of cultures together in every class means the classes are interesting, with their own dynamic. There’s a lot of help readily available for newcomers, too. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone willing to learn.

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Practical aspects of the CertTESOL

programme allow graduates to

make the transition from student to

teacher. During this full-time intensive

programme, trainees are required to

teach English to students up to three

times a week. This practice provides

graduates with the confidence and

teaching experience to support their

qualification. In addition to teaching

skills, graduates will gain knowledge

of other languages and the cultural

and social contexts in which they are

spoken.

START DATES

24 February, 15 September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

See page 40

1.010 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)

Interpreter, translator, immigration services,

research, government, teaching, public

relations.

Careers

The programme comprises courses at three stages:

• 1.132 Basic Linguistic Concepts

• 1.232 English Language Teaching

• 1.332 English Language Teaching Practice

A preliminary two-week period of self-directed study of basic linguistic concepts is followed by six weeks of classroom-based instruction and practice. Class hours are from 9.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

DURATION 8 weeks

This was one of the best

experiences in my life.

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Daphne TupouBachelor of International BusinessWorking as a wine and spirits manager at the Royal Beer Co. in Tonga was a job I really enjoyed, but I realised that if I wanted to progress further, I needed higher qualifications. On looking for places to study, a family member introduced and recommended AIS to me. I came to Auckland for a holiday, visited the school and knew that the institute environment was exactly what I needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the fees were affordable and within my budget, and I could see how studying here could make my dreams come true.

This was one of my best experiences in life. I learned to discipline myself and become a good role model to students. Playing a key role in a study group meant much to me. Making sure that it happened twice a week and encouraging students to attend resulted in the students, including myself, passing with higher grades than expected. Encouraging other students to ask questions in class and to never give up, and then see them at graduation, were special moments for me. I received two AIS Academic Scholarship awards, and at graduation I was presented with a special award from Ezi World Cargo for high achievement by a Pasifika graduate in a bachelor’s degree.

Now I am a part-owner of one of the most popular bars in Tonga, Nauti Ruby’s. I would strongly recommend studying at AIS if you want to be the best in everything you do.

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Our International Business

programmes provide a broad base of

the key business disciplines such as

management, marketing, accounting,

information technology, economics and

communication.

The Diploma in International Business (Level 5) is for people wanting a

qualification in order to enter the

workforce quickly. The one-year

programme includes two elective courses

that can be chosen from International

Business, Tourism Management or

Hospitality Management, allowing

students’ studies to reflect their career

aspirations.

The Diploma in International Business (Level 6) is a two-year

programme that may include up to four

Tourism Management or Hospitality

Management elective courses to

broaden the scope of study.

The Bachelor of International Business

(BIB) programme contains international

business courses at Stages 2 and 3,

and gives students the opportunity to

develop areas of in-depth strength by

choosing electives and by completing

a specialisation. The degree can be

awarded with or without one of the

following specialisations:

Accounting

E-Business

International Trade

Management

Marketing

It is possible to achieve a double

specialisation if the requirements of

both specialisations are met.

International Business

In some cases the specialisation

will satisfy the requirements for

professional memberships, e.g. the BIB

(Accounting) enables graduates taking

2.114 Business Law and 2.235 New

Zealand Taxation as elective courses

to become provisional members of the

College of Accounting Technicians of

the New Zealand Institute of Chartered

Accountants. Students undertaking

the Marketing specialisation can

register free as student members of the

Marketing Association.

The Graduate Diploma in International Business (GDIB) is designed for

graduates of a bachelor’s degree or

similar qualification in a discipline other

than international business who wish

to achieve a level of competency and a

qualification in international business.

It also caters for those with a bachelor’s

degree in one area of business who wish

to broaden their knowledge in another

(see table on page 21). Some students

may wish to use this qualification

as a pathway to postgraduate study

in international business or related

disciplines. Others may wish to use it

to enhance an existing qualification for

a management career in international

business.

Additional short workshops are

scheduled to assist students to acquire

a well-rounded knowledge of business.

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10 February, 3 June, 15 September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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2.300 Bachelor of International BusinessThe programme comprises 21 courses, including:

• 2.101 Accounting Principles

• 2.102 Management Principles

• 2.103 Marketing Principles

• 2.111 Business Communication

• 2.112 Information Technology Concepts

• 2.113 Business Economics

• 2.120 English: Study Writing

• 2.222 Strategic Management

• 2.231 Introduction to International Business

• 2.331 International Business

• one of 2.361 Applied Management 2.336 Research Project

• and ten elective courses, including no more than two at Stage 1 and no less than three at Stage 3. At least four International Business courses must be selected.

Students aiming to have the BIB awarded with a specialisation must complete the 10 compulsory courses of the degree in addition to the requirements for the specialisation (see table right).

Up to six Tourism Management or Hospitality Management elective courses may be selected for the BIB without a specialisation, and up to four may be selected for the BIB with a specialisation.

DURATION 7-9 semesters full-time

Notes: 2.361 Applied Management has at least 17 courses, including all compulsory courses, as a prerequisite. 2.336 Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite.

* 2.114 Business Law and 2.235 New Zealand Taxation must be chosen as two of the four elective courses by BIB (Accounting) students for provisional membership of the College of Accounting Technicians of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Courses for the Bachelor of International Business with a specialisation:10 compulsory coursesfour elective courses, including no more than two courses at Stage 1 *

and three Stage 2 courses and four Stage 3 courses

2.223 Financial Management2.236 Managerial Accounting2.239 Financial Accounting

2.337 Advanced Financial Accounting2.338 Auditing 2.344 Advanced Managerial

Accountingand 2.361 Applied Management or

2.336 Research Project with a focus on accounting

Accounting*

Specialisations

2.218 Organisational Behaviour2.225 Operations Management2.226 Human Resource

Management

2.335 International Management2.343 Leadership2.350 Business and Social Ethicsand 2.361 Applied Management or

2.336 Research Project with a focus on management

Management

2.224 Marketing Management2.227 Retail Management2.232 Consumer Behaviour

2.332 International Marketing2.355 Services Marketing2.366 E-Marketingand 2.361 Applied Management or

2.336 Research Project with a focus on marketing

Marketing

2.213 Managerial Economics2.234 Macroeconomics2.238 Financial Markets and

Institutions

2.333 International Trade2.334 International Finance2.346 Development Economicsand 2.361 Applied Management or

2.336 Research Project with a focus on international trade

International Trade

2.265 E-Commerce for Managers2.266 Enterprise Resource

Planning Solutions for Small Business

2.270 Management Information Systems

2.365 Applied E-Commerce2.366 E-Marketing2.367 Decision Support Systemsand 2.361 Applied Management or

2.336 Research Project with a focus on e-business

E-Business

2.100 Diploma in International Business (Level 5)

2.200 Diploma in International Business (Level 6)

The programme comprises seven courses, including:





• one of 2.101 Accounting Principles 2.103 Marketing Principles

• and two elective courses at Stage 1 or above selected from International Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.

DURATION 3 semesters full-time

The programme comprises 14 courses, including:




• 2.112 Information Technology Concepts



• 2.222 Strategic Management


• and six elective courses, of which four must be at Stage 2 or higher. Up to four elective courses may be selected from Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.


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2.400 Graduate Diploma in International Business

The programme comprises seven courses, including:



• 2.331 International Business

• one International Business elective course at Stage 2

• and three International Business elective courses at Stage 3


GDIB students may choose their elective courses from one of the following subject areas:

Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDIB. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.

Stage Two Electives Stage Three Electives

Offered for Semester 1 intake



2.332 International Marketing2.355 Services Marketing2.366 E-Marketing

2.224 Marketing Management

2.330 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region2.333 International Trade2.346 Development Economics

2.234 Macroeconomics

2.341 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 2.365 Applied E-Commerce2.366 E-Marketing

2.265 E-Commerce for Managers

2.335 International Management2.341 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 2.350 Business and Social Ethics

2.222 Strategic ManagementOffered every semesterManagement

Marketing

International Trade

E-Business

Accounting, management,

international trade and finance, e-commerce,

marketing, international relations, import/export, business, self-employment.

Careers

A large part of my success can be attributed to my

lecturers who have been very supportive

throughout my studies at AIS.

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Chathura UrapolaGraduate Diploma in Information TechnologyA good reputation and a well-recognised institute in New Zealand is what led me to choosing AIS to study the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. Prior to coming to study at AIS, I was working as a software engineer in an IT company in Sri Lanka. While working there, I realised that I needed to enhance and upgrade my IT skills if I wanted to move within the industry. I found an agent in Sri Lanka, and with his help I chose New Zealand and AIS.

I really enjoyed the programme. Its structure is good and the lecturers are well-qualified and are prepared to help students who are finding parts of the programme difficult. Maintaining good pass marks is important, and I was rewarded with an AIS Academic Scholarship in a special ceremony. A large part of my success can be attributed to my lecturers who have been very supportive throughout my studies at AIS.

I am now working as a software engineer for SunGard, a job I really enjoy. The GDIT was a key to this success. I would recommend this programme and AIS.

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Our Information Technology programmes

aim to provide students with up-to-date

skills to pursue a career in the rapidly

evolving information technology sector.

The one-year Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5) introduces students

to a range of core IT skills and concepts

and prepares graduates for the role of an

entry-level IT generalist.

The Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) is a two-year programme that

includes three courses chosen from

Software Development, Computer

Networks, Information Systems or

Internet Technology topics, and prepares

graduates for the role of an IT specialist.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) prepares students to become

IT professionals with a breadth of

knowledge across a range of IT

subdisciplines, and a depth of knowledge

in a chosen specialisation, allowing them

to lead and become strong participants in

IT team projects.

Information Technology

The following specialisations are offered:

Software Development

Computer Networks

Information Systems

Internet Technology

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT) meets the needs of

students who have either completed a

bachelor’s degree or similar qualification

in a non-IT field and wish to develop their

IT knowledge, or who hold a bachelor’s

degree in IT or similar qualification

and wish to enhance their careers with

further specialist studies in the field. The

same topics offered as specialisations

under the BIT are available in the GDIT

programme.

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7.300 Bachelor of Information TechnologyThe programme comprises 23 courses, including:

• 7.101 The Information Technology System


• 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming

• 7.104 Database Engineering I

• 7.105 Computer Networks I

• 7.106 Business Environment

• 7.202 System Testing

• 7.203 Computer Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics

• 7.217 Requirement Modelling

• 7.221 Operating Systems

• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management

• 7.302 Live Industry Project*

• six courses (three at Stage 2 and three at Stage 3) selected from one of the specialisations (see table)

• and five Information Technology elective courses, including no more than four courses at Stage 1 and at least one course at Stage 3

Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of one of the elective courses.

* Course 7.302 is completed over two semesters in the BIT.

Specialisations

Stage 2 Courses Stage 3 Courses

7.306 Multi-tier System Development

7.307 Intelligent Agents7.308 Mobile Applications

Development

7.201 Systems Analysis and Design

7.205 Object Oriented Programming

7.208 Web Content Management Systems

Internet Technology

7.309 Network System Security7.310 Advanced Networking7.311 Mobile Network Design

7.210 Computer Networks II7.211 Network Infrastructure

Design7.218 Server Administration

Computer Networks

7.303 Web Applications Development

7.304 Human Computer Interaction

7.308 Mobile Applications Development



7.206 Desktop Applications Development


7.312 Management Information Systems

7.314 E-Business Strategy7.316 Business Intelligence



and one of:7.219 E-Commerce for Managers7.220 Enterprise Resource

Planning Solutions for Small Business

Information Systems

7.100 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)

7.200 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6)

The programme comprises eight compulsory courses:









Note: Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of 7.102 Business Communication.










• 7.203 Computer Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics


• 7.221 Operating Systems

• and three courses at Stage 2 and one course at Stage 3 chosen from one of four specialist topics:

Software Development 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming 7.206 Desktop Applications Development 7.303 Web Applications Development 7.304 Human Computer Interaction 7.308 Mobile Applications Development

Computer Networks 7.210 Computer Networks II 7.211 Network Infrastructure Design 7.218 Server Administration 7.309 Network System Security 7.310 Advanced Networking 7.311 Mobile Network Design

Information Systems 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming and 7.219 E-Commerce for Managers or 7.220 Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions for Small Business 7.312 Management Information Systems 7.314 E-Business Strategy 7.316 Business Intelligence

Internet Technology 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming 7.208 Web Content Management Systems 7.306 Multi-tier System Development 7.307 Intelligent Agents 7.308 Mobile Applications Development

• and two other Information Technology elective courses (see page 25)

Note: Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of one of the elective courses.


Software developer, systems analyst,

business analyst, project manager, systems support,

technical support, network technician, hardware

support, software tester, database administrator,

server administrator. Some graduates create their own

IT-related businesses.

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ElectivesElectives may be chosen from the courses available for the specialisations (see table) as well as the following:

• 7.107 Mathematics for Computing

• 7.207 Software Architecture

• 7.209 Information Systems Security

• 7.212 Business Process and Improvement

• 7.213 Operations Management

• 7.214 Database Engineering II

• 7.215 Contact Centre Technology

• 7.216 Call Centre Management

• 7.305 Software Quality Assurance and Maintenance

• 7.313 Enterprise Systems

• 7.315 Database Administration

Courses outside the Information Technology programme may be considered with the approval of the Academic Head of Programme.


7.400 Graduate Diploma in Information TechnologyThe programme comprises eight courses chosen from one of four specialist topics:



• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming

• 7.206 Desktop Applications Development


• 7.302 Live Industry Project**

• 7.303 Web Applications Development

• one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling

• and one of 7.304 Human Computer Interaction 7.308 Mobile Applications Development

Computer Networks

• 7.210 Computer Networks II

• 7.211 Network Infrastructure Design



• one of 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming 7.104 Database Engineering I 7.105 Computer Networks I

• one of 7.209 Information Systems Security 7.218 Server Administration

• and any two of 7.309 Network System Security 7.310 Advanced Networking 7.311 Mobile Network Design

Information Systems





• 7.312 Management Information Systems

• 7.314 E-Business Strategy

• one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling

• and one of 7.219 E-Commerce for Managers 7.220 Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions for Small Business

Internet Technology


• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming

• 7.208 Web Content Management Systems



• 7.306 Multi-tier System Development

• 7.308 Mobile Applications Development

• and one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling

DURATION 3 Semesters

** 7.302 Live Industry Project is completed over one semester in the GDIT

Careers

Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDIT. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.

I would not be where I am now

had I not chosen to study at AIS.

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Angie LalDiploma in Tourism ManagementMy career plan was to study tourism and aspects of marketing to support the experience and qualification I had in media, as I wanted to venture into the area of tourism, marketing, publications and sales. I chose to study a Diploma in Tourism Management at AIS because that was the ideal programme for me and I could complete in a year.

I enjoyed my experience at AIS immensely. I loved meeting students from all over the world in my classes. Lecturers were knowledgeable, understanding and helpful. We had individual attention as the lecturers knew us by name. I loved the field trips that were an integral part of the programme. The dormitory and security staff were great and made me feel I was at home even though I am from Fiji.

I returned to Fiji after graduating, and where I was previously employed as a marketing communications executive for Sheraton and Westin Resorts, a job I had held for two years. I am now the sales and marketing manager for Sigatoka River Safari in Fiji. I would not be where I am now had I not chosen to study the Diploma in Tourism Management at AIS.

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Tourism Management

Tourism is one of the fastest growing

industries in the world with more and

more people taking domestic and

international trips, either for business or

leisure. Auckland, an Asian-Pacific hub,

is currently enjoying an unprecedented

level of visitor arrivals and benefits from

its ‘green and clean’ image. To cope

with the increasing number of tourists,

the industry is continuing its efforts

to expand and upgrade infrastructure,

products and services. Upskilling and

training of industry employees (and

potential employees) is required by this

growth sector.

Our Tourism Management qualifications

are designed to accommodate the

specific requirements of the tourism

industry, combining key business

disciplines and tourism best practice.

Graduates will be able to apply their

knowledge in various management-

track positions in the tourism sector.

The Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5) is a one-year, basic entry-

level qualification for students wanting

to enter the work force in front-line

positions as soon as possible. The

diploma provides the basis for further

study as part of a career development

plan.

The Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6) is a two-year, intermediate-

level qualification for students

seeking to gain a firm grasp of the

basic principles of management and

their application in a tourism industry

context.

The Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) is designed to meet the

needs of students seeking positions

of responsibility in the growing

domestic and international tourism

sectors. Students will gain an in-depth

knowledge of a range of tourism topics,

and a strong foundation in the key

aspects of management, marketing

and economics, to prepare them

for managerial roles in the tourism

industry or to continue on to higher

qualifications in New Zealand and

overseas.

The Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (GDTM) is designed for

graduates of a bachelor’s degree or


than tourism management, who wish to

broaden their career options.

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3.100 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5)

3.200 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6)

The programme comprises seven courses including:




• 3.119 Principles of Tourism


• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality;

• and one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States


The programme comprises 14 courses including:






• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality

• 3.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations

• 3.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing

• 3.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management

• 3.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality

• one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States

• one of 2.223 Financial Management 2.236 Managerial Accounting

• one Stage 2 elective course selected from 3.224 Impacts of Tourism 3.225 Asia-Pacific Tourism 3.226 Heritage Tourism Studies 2.261 Research Methods

• and one other elective course selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.


Government tourist offices, travel agencies, local council

offices, tourism consultancies, marketing and sales, events

organisation and management, tour operators, airlines and transportation companies,

resorts and hospitality activities, heritage sites, environment and conservation agencies,

customer service.

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3.300 Bachelor of Tourism Management

3.400 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management

The programme comprises 21 courses including:






• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality

• 3.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations

• 3.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing



• one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States

• one of 2.223 Financial Management 2.236 Managerial Accounting

• one Stage 2 course selected from 3.224 Impacts of Tourism 3.225 Asia-Pacific Tourism 3.226 Heritage Tourism Studies 2.261 Research Methods

• three Stage 3 courses selected from 3.311 Events Management 3.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 3.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 3.314 Travel and Air Transport Management 3.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour 3.316 Ecotourism Management 3.317 Tourism Policy Planning and Development

• one of 3.310 Applied Tourism Management Project 3.336 Research Project*

• and four elective courses, including no more than two at Stage 1 and no less than one at Stage 3, selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.


Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDTM. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.

* 3.336 Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite

The programme comprises seven courses including:



• 3.317 Tourism Policy Planning and Development

• and one Stage 2 and three Stage 3 elective courses selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.


Field trips organised by the great lecturers

add to our learning experience.

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The main aim of our Hospitality

Management programmes is to provide

students with the expertise to pursue

a management career in the hospitality

industry. Although complementary

to the tourism management field,

hospitality management is a unique

subject area. Students will learn the

skills required for a diverse range of

employment opportunities within the

hospitality sector, from supervisory

roles at an operational level to

managerial positions.

The Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5) is a one-year

entry-level qualification focused on

the practical skills and knowledge that

employers look for in new employees in

the hospitality industry.

The Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management (Level 6) is a two-year intermediate-level

qualification for students seeking to

gain a firm grasp of the basic principles

of management and their application,

and is designed for people looking to

advance into more supervisory and

senior roles in hospitality operations.

Hospitality Management

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) is designed for

students moving into a managerial role

in the fast-growing hospitality sector

in New Zealand or overseas. The BHM

includes courses that provide a strong

foundation in the key functions of

management, business and leadership.

Students will also acquire the skills to

implement best practice across a broad

range of hospitality operations.

The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management** (GDHM) is designed

for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or


than hospitality management who wish

to gain the knowledge necessary to

pursue a career in the hospitality sector.

START DATES


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** Subject to NZQA approval

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Sameer GalavBachelor of Hospitality ManagementWorking in the hospitality industry has been a career goal for me. Studying in a large institute with a big campus, sports facilities and a training restaurant was another. Studying in New Zealand hospitality was a third. My agent recommended AIS to me, and once I researched the school and saw what it offered, I enrolled.

Prior to coming to AIS, I graduated with a diploma in food and beverage services from one of the top 10 institutes in India, CIHM institute in Chandigarh. Since being here, my knowledge and experience in this industry has expanded greatly. Field trips organised by the great lecturers added to our learning experience. Jungle Coffee Roasters and Villa Maria Winery were really interesting,

The Student Job Search Centre has helped me to prepare for employment. I’ve done dishwashing and cleaning, became a glassy in a bar and waited in a restaurant, and I now work part-time in the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna, Auckland, while I continue my studies.

CareersHotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, events

and convention centre managers, food and beverage management, rooms division

management, customer service.

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5.100 Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5)

5.200 Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management (Level 6)

The programme comprises seven compulsory courses:

• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management

• 5.102 Food Production Operations

• 5.103 Food and Beverage Service Operations

• 5.104 Written and Oral Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry

• 5.105 Accounting and Finance for the Hospitality Industry

• 5.106 Business Environment for the Hospitality Industry

• 5.107 Reception and Front Office Management










• 5.202 Food and Beverage Management

• 5.203 Accommodation Management

• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management


• 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality;

• and two elective courses, including no more than one at Stage 1, selected from Hospitality Management, Tourism Management or International Business.

DURATION 5-6 Semesters full-time

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5.400 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management**The programme comprises six courses, including:



• 5.303 Integrated Approach to Hospitality Management

• 5.398 Hospitality Internship Project

• one of 5.202 Food and Beverage Management 5.203 Accommodation Management 5.205 Hospitality Facilities Management and Design 5.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality

• and one of 5.302 International Food and Beverage Management 5.311 Events Management 5.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 5.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 5.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour


Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDHM. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.

* 5.336 Hospitality Management Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite.

** Subject to NZQA approval

5.300 Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementThe programme comprises 21 courses, including:








• 5.202 Food and Beverage Management

• 5.203 Accommodation Management




• 5.303 An Integrated Approach to Hospitality Management

• 5.310 Applied Hospitality Management Project or 5.336 Hospitality Management Research Project*

• and seven elective courses, including no more than two at Stage I and no less than three at Stage 3, selected from Hospitality Management, Tourism Management or International Business.


ELECTIVES Elective courses may be chosen from the following: 5.205 Hospitality Facilities Management and Design 5.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations 5.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 5.301 Hospitality Industry Practice 5.311 Events Management 5.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 5.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 5.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour

This practical, one-semester programme prepares students for a range of positions in the hospitality industry. Students work in a vibrant café environment three days a week where they prepare and serve food to customers.

The programme comprises 46 NZQA unit standard credits in the areas of cookery, food safety, baking, pasta, vegetable dishes, sandwiches, counter service, customer service, and food and beverage service. A uniform and recipe book are provided, and students also receive a chef’s knife set after successful completion of the programme.

The programme is useful for people wishing to gain work skills to enter or re-enter the workforce.

DURATION 14 weeks full-time

3.601 National Certificate in Hospitality (Cafés) (Level 3)

I wanted more and AIS offered me a dynamic

learning environment that supported, encouraged

and challenged me.

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Bruce HuoMaster of Business AdministrationA key factor for me in choosing the MBA programme was the industry-experienced lecturers that are both local and international, something that is rarely seen in many MBA programmes.

An academically good education from New Zealand universities and polytechnics was something I knew to expect, but I wanted more. AIS offered me a dynamic learning environment that supported, encouraged and challenged me.

I came to New Zealand from China with a formal qualification and successfully established my own small internet café business. However, I found that my business knowledge and way of critical thinking needed to be expanded to further my career. The industry knowledge, practical skills and behaviour that I learned while studying here all helped me to find employment in New Zealand, and I am using these skills in my role as a counsellor for a leading education and immigration agency. As a result of my journey with AIS I would strongly recommend students studying there as they will get a quality education.

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Business AdministrationOur Business Administration

programmes offer students the choice

of enrolling in an 18-month Master of

Business Administration (MBA) degree

or a 12-month Postgraduate Diploma in

Business Administration (PGDBA), with

six commencement dates a year. Classes

are concentrated on Saturdays, Sundays

and Mondays.

The MBA is the most internationally

recognised business qualification today.

It is a professional degree in business

management based on a practical

programme with theoretical, applied

and research underpinnings. It covers a

range of business disciplines which form

the basis of executive decision-making.

The MBA offers specialisations in:

Finance

International Business

Marketing

Operations and Logistics

and students can choose to structure

their programme as:

20 taught modules and a six-month

Dissertation; or

25 taught modules and an arranged

three-month Internship; or

27 taught modules and a two-month

Field Study.

Students opting for the popular

internship option are required to meet

academic criteria and the workplace

requirements of employees in their host

organisation.

These challenging programmes make

significant time and intellectual

development demands on candidates in

order to reach the required standard.

Curriculum integration occurs through

undertaking Integrated Management

Learning seminars at two stages in the

programme.

The programme provides experiential

learning and emphasises sound

corporate values, professional skills

development and overall growth.

Teaching staff are selected for their

special blend of academic qualifications,

research activities, current business and

consulting experience, international

involvement and teaching skills.

Exposure to international leading-

edge best practices is a feature of the

programme.

The MBA is approved and accredited

by the New Zealand Qualifications

Authority and is continuously reviewed

and monitored by international

practitioners and academics at the

forefront of professional business

development.

Programme participants increase and

broaden their skills base and enhance

their ability to think laterally. Their

increased managerial competencies will

include: undertaking research, problem-

solving, acting proactively, applying new

ideas, and thinking strategically. These

skills acquired today can be applied

tomorrow.

Using the interactive lecture/seminar

format for management education,

knowledge and skills are rapidly

enhanced, building on individual

experiences and blending these with

new knowledge, perspectives and

concepts. Limited class sizes facilitate a

highly interactive learning environment.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Administration comprises 20 modules of

the MBA degree. It is ideally suited to

busy managers seeking to increase their

career skills in a shorter time frame.

The ability to plan to complete an MBA

degree with six months further study

makes this programme an attractive

option.

START DATES

7 February, 28 March, 30 May, 18 July,

12 September, 31 October

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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See diagram over page for MBA programme requirements.

DURATION 18 months full-time

4.700 Master of Business Administration

Stage 1: Core Modules

International Business Finance Marketing Operations and Logistics

Stage 2: Specialist Modules

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Master of Business Administration

MBA O

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Integrated Managem

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4.716 International Marketing

4.727 Services Marketing

4.750 Strategic Marketing

4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making

4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications

4.754 Product Development and Brand Management

4.701 Financial Decision-Making

4.702 Managing Information and

Technology

4.703 World Economy

4.704 Business Finance

4.705 Marketing Management

4.709 Operations Management

4.710 Cross-Cultural Behaviour and

Negotiation

4.711 Business Quantitative Methods

4.712 Organisational Behaviour and

Relationship Management

4.713 Economic Decision-Making

4.717 Business Ethics

4.720 Business Strategy and Change

Management

4.708 International Business Law

4.714 Global Enterprise

4.716 International Marketing

4.721 International Trade and Development

4.782 International Supply Chain Management

4.795 International Finance

4.790 Corporate Finance

4.791 Financial Modelling

4.792 Financial Statement Analysis

4.793 Financial Engineering

4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis

4.795 International Finance

4.715 Financial Risk Management

4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology

4.729 Quality Management

4.781 Manufacturing Management

4.782 International Supply Chain Management

4.783 Project Management

Alternative Pathways Field Study Internship Dissertation

Stage 3: Elective Modules Stage 4: Capstone Module

Stage 5: Research

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Integrated Managem

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4.706 International Strategic Managem

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4.797 Field Study(Tw

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(International Business/Marketing/Finance/

Operations and Logistics)

4.798 Internship(Three m

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arketing/Finance/O

perations and Logistics)

4.799 Dissertation

(Six months)

(International Business/M

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Any six modules for internship4.707 Human Resource Management4.708 International Business Law4.714 Global Enterprise4.715 Financial Risk Management4.716 International Marketing4.718 Business Reseach Methods4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems4.721 International Trade and Development4.724 E-Business4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures4.727 Services Marketing4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology4.729 Quality Management4.750 Strategic Marketing4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications4.754 Product Development and Brand Management4.781 Manufacturing Management4.782 International Supply Chain Management4.783 Project Management4.790 Corporate Finance4.791 Financial Modelling4.792 Financial Statement Analysis4.793 Financial Engineering4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis4.795 International Finance

Compulsory module for Dissertation

4.718 Business Research Methods

Any eight modules for field study4.707 Human Resource Management4.708 International Business Law4.714 Global Enterprise4.715 Financial Risk Management4.716 International Marketing4.718 Business Reseach Methods4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems4.721 International Trade and Development4.724 E-Business4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures4.727 Services Marketing4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology4.729 Quality Management4.750 Strategic Marketing4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications4.754 Product Development and Brand Management4.781 Manufacturing Management4.782 International Supply Chain Management4.783 Project Management4.790 Corporate Finance4.791 Financial Modelling4.792 Financial Statement Analysis4.793 Financial Engineering4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis4.795 International Finance

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GROUP A

• 4.703 World Economy

• 4.710 Cross-Cultural Behaviour and Negotiation

• 4.714 Global Enterprise

GROUP B

• 4.701 Financial Decision-Making

• 4.702 Managing Information and Technology

• 4.704 Business Finance

• 4.705 Marketing Management

• 4.709 Operations Management

• 4.711 Business Quantitative Methods

• 4.712 Organisational Behaviour and Relationship Management

• 4.713 Economic Decision-Making

• 4.715 Financial Risk Management

• 4.717 Business Ethics

• 7.720 Business Strategy and Change Management

GROUP C

• 4.706 International Strategic Management

• 4.708 International Business Law

• 4.716 International Marketing

• 4.721 International Trade and Development

• 4.782 International Supply Chain Management

• 4.795 International Finance

The programme comprises ten modules of the MBA including:

• three modules from Group A

• at least four modules from Group B

• at least one module from Group C

• any modules from Group D

Note: The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration is available as an “exit qualification” for students who discontinue their studies in the PGDBA or MBA programmes.

The programme comprises 20 modules of the MBA including:

• three modules from Group A

• at least seven modules from Group B

• at least one module from Group C

• any modules from Group D

DURATION 12 months full-time

4.400 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

4.450 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

GROUP D

• 4.707 Human Resource Management

• 4.718 Business Research Methods

• 4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems

• 4.724 E-Business

• 4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures

• 4.727 Services Marketing

• 4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology

• 4.729 Quality Management

• 4.750 Strategic Marketing

• 4.751 Marketing Research and Decision- Making

• 4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications

• 4.754 Product Development and Brand Management

• 4.781 Manufacturing Management

• 4.783 Project Management

• 4.790 Corporate Finance

• 4.791 Financial Modelling

• 4.792 Financial Statement Analysis

• 4.793 Financial Engineering

• 4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis

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Your application will be handled by AIS International Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auckland Institute of Studies Ltd. AIS contracts AIS International to undertake its international marketing. For international students enrolling at AIS for the first time, an International Assistance Fee (IAF) is included in the tuition fees.

How To Apply

For International Students

1. Check page 40 for the specific

requirements for the programme in

which you are interested.

2. Go to www.ais.ac.nz/enrol to register

for the Online Application System

and submit your application online.

Alternatively, you may download and

complete an Enrolment Application

Form and enclose or attach the

required documentation.

3. If you are applying to enter the

Master of Business Administration

or Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Administration programmes, you

will need to supply the following

documents with your Enrolment

Application Form: • Students from China, Vietnam,

the Indian Subcontinent and the

Middle East are recommended to

apply for ‘Pre-Visa Assessment’

at the appropriate Immigration

New Zealand office before paying

programme fees. In order to

obtain your Student Visa, you will

need to show our Receipt and

Confirmation of Enrolment after

you have received an ‘Approval in

Principle’ from Immigration.

• Send or take your passport, your

Confirmation of Enrolment,

Receipt and other documentation

required to the nearest

Immigration New Zealand Visa

Application Centre (VAC) to apply

for a Student Visa. Students

already in New Zealand can apply

at the Online Visa Office at the

reception counter at the St Helens

Campus.

• After receiving your passport with

your Student Visa issued, please

• a Postgraduate Supplementary

Application Form;

• a certified copy of birth certificate

or passport;

• certified copies of all academic

records for completed tertiary

courses.

• curriculum vitae;

• a statement from a current or

most recent employer confirming

two years minimum full-time

relevant employment; and

• two completed Referee Forms

(available at www.ais.ac.nz/

enrol/). One referee should attest

to your academic background and

the other to your professional/

personal background. A close

family member cannot be your

referee.

immediately inform the AIS staff

member named in our Letter of

Offer of your travel details.

• Upon arrival in Auckland, contact

our Student Services - Marketing

office to arrange your orientation

and course enrolment.

7. For domestic students:

Qualifying students should apply

online to StudyLink for student loans

and allowances where required.

8. When you arrive at AIS, ask one of

our Student Services officers for any

further help you might need.

9. Bookings for the AIS dormitory,

homestay and airport pick-up

services must be made at least

two weeks in advance of arrival in

Auckland.

4. Upon meeting all entry

requirements, we will send you an

Offer of Place and an Invoice. If you

are an international student, you will

require the Offer of Place for your

visa application.

5. Upon payment, we will send a

Receipt and Confirmation of

Enrolment.

6. For international students:

You may also be requested to include

a “Statement of Purpose” outlining

why you want to undertake

postgraduate studies at AIS, and

how completion of a postgraduate

qualification might enhance your

career options.

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Programme Entry Requirements

1.000 English as a Foreign Language (General English) • No English language level required • 16 years and over

1.020 English for Academic Purposes I (EAP I) • Successful completion of AIS Pre-Intermediate English level; or • IELTS 4.5 / TEP 30 • 16 years and over

1.022 English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) • Successful completion of AIS Intermediate English level; or • Successful completion of EAP I; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 33 • 16 years and over

1.023 Business English • Successful completion of AIS EAP; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 33 • 16 years and over

1.042 IELTS Preparation • Intermediate level of English; and • Pass IELTS class entrance test • 16 years and over

English Language Centre Programmes

1. SPECIAL ADMISSION - Students who do not meet the entry criteria may apply for Special Admission and provide additional information on employment and life experience in support of their application.

2. TEP - Students without IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Pearson or other approved bridging programme may sit the AIS Test of English Proficiency (TEP) to confirm their English level for entry to programmes.

3. IELTS - Where an English proficiency entry level is stipulated as an IELTS score, the overall score must be supported by no individual band score being less than 0.5 below the overall score, e.g. a requirement of 6.0 must be supported by no individual band being less than 5.5. For the TEP, this equates to no band score being less than 1 point below one third of the total score, e.g. a requirement of 39 must be supported by no individual band being below 12.

4. TOEFL - Where an English proficiency entry level is stipulated as a TOEFL iBT score, the overall score must be supported by a minimum writing score of 20.

* Subject to NZQA approval

4.700 Master of Business Administration4.450 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration4.400 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

• Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard, or approved professional qualification; and• At least two years full-time relevant work experience; and• IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 79 / TEP 42 or equivalent

Business Administration Programmes

Tourism Management Programmes3.400 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass

standard; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent

• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board

3.300 Bachelor of Tourism Management3.200 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6)3.100 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5)

• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or

• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or

• Tertiary study; or• Successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Travel and/

or Tourism; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

Arts Programme1.010 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)

• A standard of education that would allow entry into an AIS degree programme; and

• Successful completion of a Pre-Interview Task; and

• Assessment of suitability for teaching by interview; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39; and• 18 years and over

Hospitality ProgrammesHOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

5.400 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management* • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard; and

• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent


5.300 Bachelor of Hospitality Management5.200 Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management

(Level 6)5.100 Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5)



• Tertiary study; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

HOSPITALITY

3.603 National Certificate in Hospitality (Cafés) (Level 3) • A minimum of 24 NCEA credits at Level 2 across a range of subject areas; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and • IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 / TEP 36 or equivalent; and • 17 years and over

International Business Programmes2.400 Graduate Diploma in International Business • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass

standard; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent


2.300 Bachelor of International Business2.200 Diploma in International Business (Level 6)2.100 Diploma in International Business (Level 5)



• Tertiary study; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

Information Technology Programmes 7.400 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass

standard; and• Satisfactory completion of pre-enrolment assessment

tasks; and

• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an

appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board

7.300 Bachelor of Information Technology 7.200 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) 7.100 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)

• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3 including 9 credits in mathematics, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or

• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics and 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or

• Tertiary study, including mathematics at a level equivalent to 9 credits at Level 3; or

• Successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Computing; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• Achieve 80% in the AIS IT Proficiency Assessment (ITPA); and• 17 years and over

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Equivalent Qualifications GuideCountry Entry to Foundation (Level 3) Entry to Degree (Level 5)

Entry to Degree (Level 5)

Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass or GPA of 4 or above

Cambodia Completion of High School Year 12 HSC (good results)

China Successful completion of three years study resulting in Chinese High School GraduationVocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basisCompletion of Year 11 with superior grades

Successful completion of three years study resultingin Chinese High School Graduation achieving anaverage of 75% in academic subjectsVocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basis

Fiji School Leaving Certificate Seventh Form Examination

Germany Mittlere Reife/Realschulabschluss Abitur

Hong Kong Hong Kong CEE Three advanced-level passes (HKAL)

India Completion of Year 11 with satisfactory results Higher Secondary Certificate (higher second division pass)

Indonesia SMU 2 (GPA of 7 or above in 11 subjects) SMU 3 (GPA of 7 or above in 10 subjects)

Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate Kotogakko or High School Diploma

Korea Successful completion of three years study resulting in Korean High School graduation or Senior High School Year 2 with superior results

High School graduation (GPA B in academic subjects) or National Scholastic aptitude test 50% or above

Malaysia Completion of SPM (or forecast)Completion of UEC

SPM (or forecast) Grade 4 over five subjects UEC Grade 6 over five subjects

Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass

Oman Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study

Pacific Islands PSSC Senior Secondary Certificate PSSC Senior Secondary Certificate (good results)

Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass

Philippines National College Entrance National College Entrance Exam (superior grades)

Russia Completion of Secondary Education Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 4 average)

Samoa Completion of High School Successful completion of one year of tertiary study

Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study

Singapore GCE O Level in four subjectsSecondary Four (Express) (Grade 4 average in five subjects)

Three GCE A Level passes

Sri Lanka GCE O Level in four subjects Three GCE A level passes

Taiwan Senior High School Graduation Certificate Senior High School Graduation Certificate (average of 75% or above in five academic subjects)

Thailand Completion of Matayom 6 (GPA 2.5) Matayom 6 (GPA of 2.75 or above)

Tonga Completion of 6th Form Certificate 6th Form Certificate with 16 or less in four subjects

United Arab Emirates

Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study

Vietnam Completion of Bang Tot Ngiep Lop 12 Bang Tot Ngiep Lop 12 (GPA of 7 or above)

Other Countries Applicants from other countries should provide their academic records, including results in national or regional examinations

The above requirements are a guide only; outside of the above criteria, students are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Equivalent English LevelAIS English level IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Cambridge CAE Pearson TEP*Successful completion of: PBT iBT**

6.5 590 79 58 58 with no skill less than 50 42

Advanced 6.0 550 60 52 50 with no skill less than 42 39

Upper Intermediate 5.5 530 46 47 42 with no skill less than 36 36

Intermediate 5.0 500 35 41 36 33

Pre-intermediate 4.5 475 32 30 30

These figures are intended as a guide to the approximate level of proficiency of a student on successful completion of the corresponding AIS English level. They should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee.* AIS Test of English Proficiency** A minimum writing score of 20 is required for TOEFL iBT entry at all levels.

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DirectoryProgramme LeadershipPresident Dr Richard Goodall EdD Nevada, MEc Sydney, BEd Monash, BCom Melb, FCIS, AccMLEADR

Vice-President Dr Michael Roberts PhD Hawai’i, MA, BA, DipTchg Auck

Academic Head of Business Administration Programmes Dr Nitin Seth PhD JMI, MBA Anna, Emit IIFT, BCom (Hons) Delhi

Academic Head of International Business Programmes Dr Adam Brown PhD, MA Edinburgh, CertTEFL Aston

Academic Head of Tourism Management and Arts Programmes Dr Semisi Taumoepeau DBA USC, MSc Surrey, BSc Auck, CertTP, CertTM

Academic Head of Hospitality Management Programmes Hamish Small MPHS AUT, BHM, DipAET SIT, DipHMM ICS

Academic Head of Information Technology Programmes Dr Michael Watts PhD, BSc (Hons) Otago, MIEEE

Academic Head of English Language Centre Terry Leotta MALT (Hons), BA Auck, IDLTM, RSA CertTEFLA

Student Services - AdministrationCathy Chen BE Tianjin

Mark Needham BLC AIS, GDipComp, CELTA Unitec

Nukes Quintana BBA Philippines

Student Services - MarketingMarketing Manager Shane Ball BA Canterbury, GDipBus Auck

China Merry Fang MBA AIS, BBA SJTU

Robert Hsieh BA FJCU

Max Li BEng Tongji, DipQS Unitec

Domestic and MPI Kasanita Holani BA (Hons) Auck

Indian Sub-Continent Vijaya Joshi PGDBA AIS, PGDBA SCDL, BCom Delhi

Bharath Narasimmaiah MBA AIS, BSc NIE

Japan Mariko Kato BA Tokai, GDipTM AIS

Korea Olivia Kim BIT GWNU

Russia and CIS States Vladislav Gabov DipIB AIS

South East Asia, Middle East and Africa Djaja Kurniawan Kusno MBA AIS, BCE Darma Agung

Job Placement CentreStudent Job Search Centre Supervisor/Industry Placement Officer Melanie Martin

Accommodation OfficePhai Waenthongkham BEd Suandusit Rajabhat, BEd Chandrakasem Rajabhat

Judith Mollot DipBus Auck

AdministrationExecutive Coordinator Jennifer Todd

Accountant Julia Li BEc Hangzhou

Campus Business Manager Leang Ly

Human Resources Manager Karen Fray MBA, BBS, DipBus Massey

IT Manager Robin Lan MCompSc York

Library Manager Rebecca Scott MLIS Well, MA (Hons), BA Auck, RLIANZA

Online Visa Officer Lydia Chen BEd Fujian

Board of DirectorsChairman Yin-Sheng Hsieh

CEO John Wood

Academic Registrar Richard Smith

Non-Executive Directors Jennifer Chen-Fang Wu Kevin Kuei-Hsiung Chen William Wan-Yu Ou Wendy Wen-Chi Ku

Executive TeamY. S. Hsieh Chairman BSc CMA Taiwan (middle)

John Wood CEO BEng CYCU Taiwan (second from left)

Dr Richard Goodall President EdD Nevada, MEc Sydney, BEd Monash, BCom Melb, FCIS, AccMLEADR (second from right)

Richard Smith Academic Registrar BA (Hons) Well (left)

Dr Michael Roberts Vice-President PhD Hawaii, MA, BA, DipTchg Auck (right)

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NZQAAuckland Institute of Studies is

registered by the New Zealand

Qualifications Authority as a Private

Training Establishment under the

provisions of the Education Act 1989

and its subsequent amendments. At its

last NZQA review in 2011 AIS received

an assessment of “confident” for both

educational performance and capability

in self-assessment, being category 2.

MembershipsAIS is a member of a number of industry

organisations including Independent

Tertiary Institutions (ITI), English New

Zealand, and Study Auckland.

CodeAIS has agreed to observe, and be

bound by, the Code of Practice for the

Pastoral Care of International Students.

Copies of the Code are available

from the New Zealand Qualifications

Authority website: www.nzqa.govt.nz.

ImmigrationFull details of immigration

requirements, advice on employment

rights in New Zealand while studying,

and reporting requirements are

available from Immigration New

Zealand, and can be viewed at

www.immigration.govt.nz

Eligibility for Health ServicesMost international students are not

entitled to publicly-funded health

services while in New Zealand and may

be liable for the full cost of any medical

treatment. Full details on entitlements

to publicly-funded health services

are available through the Ministry of

Health, and can be viewed at

www.moh.govt.nz.

Accident InsuranceThe Accident Compensation

Corporation provides accident insurance

for all New Zealand citizens, residents

and temporary visitors to New Zealand,

but international students may still be

liable for all other medical and related

costs. Further information can be

viewed at www.acc.co.nz.

Medical and Travel InsuranceInternational students (including

group students) must have appropriate

current medical and travel insurance

while in New Zealand.

EmploymentInternational students enrolled in AIS

diploma and degree programmes may

work up to 20 hours per week and full-

time during the summer holidays and

semester breaks. Two-year diploma,

graduate/postgraduate diploma and

degree students also qualify for a

12-month graduate job search visa after

graduation, followed by a two-year

graduate work experience visa once

relevant employment is secured. In

some cases English language students

and spouses of graduate students may

also qualify for work rights.

Fee ProtectionAll student fees are held in an

independent trust account – Jolly

Duncan & Wells Trustees Ltd, AIS

Student Trust – managed by an

Disclaimer: The information contained in this prospectus was correct at the time of printing. This information is subject to change.

Code of Practiceindependent Chartered Accountant.

Fees are released periodically in arrears

on a pro rata basis in relation to tuition

delivered.

Refund PolicyFor international students in

programmes over three months, all

payments exceeding 25% of the fees

paid will be refunded if the student

withdraws within the first ten working

days of the programme. Thereafter,

fees paid are non-refundable. The

refund policy is in accordance with the

Education Act 1989. Full information is

contained in the Enrolment Application

Form.

Orientation and EnrolmentNew students must be present

for orientation prior to classes

commencing. Absence from orientation

can negatively impact on a student’s

ability to settle into campus and

academic life at AIS. Returning students

are able to select courses on-line as

soon as results are known from the

previous semester.

Enrolment RestrictionsStudents who fail to make satisfactory

progress may have their study

programmes restricted. Entry to

some programmes may be limited for

domestic students due to government

funding constraints.

EDUCATIONALPARTNER

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES

AIS JAPANKazuko Iguchi

Telephone: (81 3) 3271-7200

Mobile: (090) 3510 4677

Fax: (81 3) 6202 6572

Email: [email protected]

Internet: www.aisj.net

28a Linwood Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025, NEW ZEALAND

PO Box 2995, Auckland 1140, NEW ZEALAND

Telephone: (64 9) 815 1717

Freephone (NZ only): 0800 STUDY AIS (0800 788 392)

Fax: (64 9) 815 1802


Internet: www.ais.ac.nz

AIS CHINARobert Hsieh

Tel: (86 21) 6361 9533

Mobile: (138) 16118050

Fax: (86 21) 6360 4727 ext 888


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