Auckland Institute of Studies AIS Prospectus 2015

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CONTENTS

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Welcome To AIS 3Why Study In Auckland?Reasons To Choose AISFacilitiesC.R.I.E.Educational Linkages

46How Do I Apply?

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Qualifications Guide

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AIS Staff Directory

Code Of Practice

English Language

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Hospitality Management

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Information Technology

18International Business

Tourism Management

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Business Administration

QUALITY EDUCATION SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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Welcome to AIS, an independent tertiary institution

with a distinctive international focus. For 25 years we

have supported 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 with

a goal of offering a broad range of programmes

from beginner’s English through to master’s degree

qualifications.

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, supportive environment

balances 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

INDIVIDUAL FOCUS REAL WORLD SUCCESS

WELCOME TO AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES

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

from European, Māori, Pacific and

Asian cultures

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Mild, temperate climate without

seasonal extremes

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

5© 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

Relaxed, safe lifestyle and much

more affordable than Sydney, New

York or London

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CREDIT RECOGNITION

AIS 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.

FAST-TRACK PROGRAMMES AND FLExIbLE ENTRY DATES

AIS has a flexible semester system, with

three intake dates each year for degree

and diploma programmes, and six intake

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. This

reduces costs and allows faster entry

into employment.

Our English Language Centre has an

intake every Monday.

EMPLOYMENT

AIS 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 arranges interviews.

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

other graduates which may lead to

full-time employment

in New Zealand.

INDIVIDUAL FOCUS

Our 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

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17 REASONS TO ChOOSE AIS

GREAT VALUE

Established 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 English language qualifications.

Students take advantage of attractively-

priced, quality programmes in business

administration, international business,

information technology, hospitality

management and tourism management,

complemented, if needed, by excellent

support from the AIS English Language

Centre.

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TRANSPORT

In order to provide our

students with a warm, welcoming

experience when they arrive in New

Zealand, AIS offers an airport pick-up

service for all first time arrivals.

A free shuttle bus service runs between

the St Helens Campus and the city

centre on weekdays. Both St Helens

and Asquith Campuses are conveniently

located close to bus routes. The

Western Line rail network passes

close to AIS, enabling students to find

affordable accommodation in West

Auckland.

SUPPORTIVE ICT ENVIRONMENT

AIS strives to utilise the latest in

technology and teaching resources

for its students. Both campuses are

fully Wi-Fi enabled, and prescribed

e-textbooks are accessible from a

range of devices, including laptops,

tablets and smartphones. Information

Technology students are issued with

laptops (conditions apply), and students

in other programmes are encouraged

to bring their own devices (BYOD).

All students are provided with an AIS

email address to facilitate efficient

communication.

Pasifika and MāoRi GRANTS

As part of our Pacific Outreach

Programme, AIS offers special tuition

rates to international students from the

Pacific Islands. Grants are also available

to students of New Zealand Māori

descent.

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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.

STUDY SKILLS ADVISOR

Our 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 examination preparation.

SChOLARShIPS AND ExCELLENCE AWARDS

Each semester AIS provides scholarships

and excellence awards to high-

performing students undertaking

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, and

graduates can also apply for one-year

post-study work 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.

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.

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FACILITIES

COMPUTER LAbS

Computer 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.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Asquith 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.

CAFETERIAS

Cafeteria facilities are available at both

campuses with a range of local and

international food, 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.

ACCOMMODATION

The 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.

The 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.

Asquith Campus is located close to the St Helens Campus and provides free

parking, 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.

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CENTRE FOR RESEARCh IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CRIE)

JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND bUSINESS

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]

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

OCCASIONAL PAPERS/WORKING PAPERS

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 CRIE

The Centre for Research in International Education was established in 2003 to develop the research culture of Auckland Institute of Studies.

PURPOSE

The 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.

WhANAU ROOM

Our Asquith Campus whanau room is

a place for all students to relax and

form friendships across cultures and

nationalities.

DEVOTIONAL ROOMS

Both campuses have a devotional

room where students can pray and

contemplate. Prayer mats are available

on request.

CAR PARKING

Ample free parking is available for

students who travel to our campuses

by car.

LIbRARY

The library provides a wide range of

electronic resources, books, journals,

magazines, newspapers and videos.

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.

bIENNIAL CONFERENCE

The conference focuses on a topical area of international education research and attracts international keynote speakers. Previous 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.

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

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JapanTaiwan

Singapore

Australia

India

United Kingdom

Switzerland

BangladeshChina

Korea

Tonga

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AIS has strategic alliances and

articulation arrangements with

education institutions and organisations

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

offshore course delivery, group study

tours and teacher exchanges.

• AUT University

• Best Pacific Institute of Education

• ICL Education Group

• Institute of Applied Learning

• International College of Auckland

• 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

• Baekseok University, Korea

• Beijing International Education Institute, China

• Changwon Moonsung University, Korea

• Chihlee Institute of Technology, Taiwan

• Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange, China

• Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan

• Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, United Kingdom

• Foundation College of China Scholarship Council, China

• Fujian Medical University, China

• Guangdong Agriculture Industry Business Polytechnic College of China

• Harvest Education Technical College, Australia

• Huanggang Normal University, China

• Informatics Education, Singapore

• International Institute of Management Sciences, India

• International Management Institute Switzerland Ltd

• Manav Rachna International University, India

• Ningxia Finance Vocational and Technical College, China

• Our Lady of Providence Girls’ High School, Taiwan

• Scottish Qualifications Authority, United Kingdom

• Shih Chien University, Taiwan

• Silicon Lake Vocational and Technology College, China

• South East University, Bangladesh

• Stanford University, Bangladesh

• Sunlin College University, Korea

• Telfort Education Group, China

• Tianjin Normal University Jingu College, China

• Tonga Institute of Higher Education, Tonga

• Xiangnan University, China

• Xuzhou Institute of Technology, China

• Yulin Normal University, China

NEW ZEALAND

INTERNATIONAL

EDUCATIONAL LINKAGES

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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 around weekends.

Today, the MBA is the most

internationally recognised business

qualification. 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 Master of business Administration

offers specialisations in:

Finance

International Business

Marketing

Operations and Logistics

and, with guidance from the Academic

Head of Programme, students can

pursue:

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

30 January, 27 March, 22 May, 17 July,

11 September, 30 October

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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ChANDAN OhRIMASTER OF bUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONChandan left New Delhi, India, for New Zealand to give his family a brighter future. He soon enrolled at AIS to study the MBA, a move that later proved instrumental in his success.

“I looked at Australia, Canada and New Zealand, and I picked New Zealand for the quality of life.

“I chose AIS because it offered a full-time programme, but on Saturdays and Sundays which allowed me to work during the week. There was no one else who did that in New Zealand.”

Chandan sought the MBA as a means to expand his knowledge across a range of disciplines which would later enable him to grow.

“The 20 modules combined give you the overall experience. Together they help you with HR, finance, logistics, culture, cross-cultural behaviours, economics, etc., and that’s what you want, an overall experience. When you specialise in IT or accounting, you are restricted, which is good at a bachelor’s level, but when you’re going into postgraduate/masters, you want to bring all the different disciplines in an organisation into one.”

Not long into the programme, feeling the need to advance and support his family, Chandan sought the help of the AIS student placement service; another key move.

“I got a full-time position with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise as an online services consultant. I found that job through the AIS student placement service.”

Chandan completed his MBA and received an Enterprise Award for all round excellence.

“I was very happy and excited when I received that award. I had a great sense of achievement.”

We asked Chandan how the MBA relates to his work at KPMG.

“It relates to the international clients that we have. Then it is all about business-led transformation and you get exposure to frameworks and case studies.”

Would Chandan recommend AIS?

“Absolutely. If you want flexibility in your studies, AIS would be the perfect place. The faculty here are very good. They are a select group of university lecturers, consultants and industry executives. The classes for MBA are on the weekends, and you can actually get a lot of benefit from it as you can get some part-time work experience Monday to Friday.”

Stage 1: Core Modules

International business Finance Marketing Operations and Logistics

Stage 2: Specialist Modules

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4.700 MASTER OF bUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAMME DURATIONCAREERS FEES

18 months full-time

International: $31,950

Domestic: $21,450

Work opportunities in entry to middle-level management positions

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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


4.721 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


4.715 Financial Risk Management

4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology

4.729 Quality Management

4.781 Manufacturing 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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4.706 International Strategic Managem

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4.797 Field Study

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(International business/M

arketing/Finance/Operations

and Logistics)

4.798 Internship

(Three months)

(International business/M

arketing/Finance/Operations

and Logistics)

4.799 Dissertation

(Six months)

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business/M

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Finance/Operations

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Any six modules for internship

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

















Any eight modules for field study

4.707 Human Resource Management






4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems


4.724 E-Business

4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures

















Compulsory module for Dissertation


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GROUP A• 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

• 4.714 Global Enterprise

• 4.717 Business Ethics

• 4.720 Business Strategy and Change Management

• 4.782 International Supply Chain Management

GROUP b• 4.706 International Strategic Management

• 4.708 International Business Law

• 4.716 International Marketing

• 4.721 International Trade and Development

• 4.795 International Finance

GROUP C• 4.707 Human Resource Management

• 4.715 Financial Risk 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

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 ten modules of the MBA including:

• at least seven modules from Group A

• at least one module from Group B

• any modules from Group C

The programme comprises 20 modules of the MBA including:

• at least 10 modules from Group A

• at least one module from Group B

• any modules from Group C

DURATION 12 months full-time

FEES International: $21,300 Domestic: $14,300

4.400 POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN bUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4.450 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN bUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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VIVI LUbAChELOR OF INTERNATIONAL bUSINESSVivi completed her bachelor’s degree in International Business at AIS and now works at Amicus Law, an Auckland-based law firm, as a legal executive with additional marketing responsibilities.

Originally from Guangdong, China, Vivi enrolled at AIS as a domestic student by cross-crediting her previous qualification.

“I had about six friends already studying at AIS who were in a similar situation and they said that if I wanted to finish my degree, then AIS was the best way. Other universities in Auckland didn’t offer as many cross-credits, so that was the best choice for me.”

Being a non-native English speaker, Vivi faced difficulties studying in her first semester at AIS. Fortunately, AIS requires that all students take a compulsory English Study Writing course early on to address this concern.

“I was struggling at that time, but after that course I was thinking yes, I’ve made the right choice.

“I really enjoyed studying in the English class. I thought it was very useful and my previous university didn’t provide such a subject. Even though I had been in New Zealand for many years, sometimes you forget things and that class helps you pick up the knowledge and skills to write essays, etc. I thought that was a very good experience when I was at AIS.”

Vivi joined Amicus Law in January 2014, a few months after finishing her qualification at AIS. The knowledge she gained from studying for her bachelor’s degree proves useful in her daily activities at the firm.

“I especially enjoyed the last subject in my programme, Applied Management, because that’s where you combine all your knowledge and do a project by yourself. Definitely useful.”

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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 a one-year qualification

giving students a grounding in the basic

business disciplines of Accounting,

Management, Marketing and Economics.

Students are also introduced to the

international dimension of business and

are given the academic writing tools to

enable preparation of formal reports.

The programme includes two elective

courses that can be chosen from subjects

such as Business Communication,

Information Technology Concepts,

Business Law, and Business Mathematics

and Statistics.

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

which gives students the opportunity

to progress into specialised courses at

Stage 2. Compulsory course Strategic

Management looks at business

planning from a medium- to long-term

perspective and teaches the importance

of establishing high-level enterprise

goals to guide detailed operational

implementation. The programme

includes six elective courses which

may include subjects in the accounting

area (Managerial Accounting, Financial

Accounting, Financial Management),

the management area (Organisational

Behaviour, Operations Management,

Human Resource Management), or the

marketing area (Marketing Management,

Retail Management, Consumer

Behaviour).

The bachelor of International business (bIb) is a three-year qualification that

incorporates the courses available in the

Level 5 and 6 diplomas, and builds upon

this foundation with specialised and

elective courses at Stage 3 to cater to

the interests of the student.

INTERNATIONAL bUSINESSThe BIB can be awarded without a

specialisation, or with one of the following

specialisations:

Accounting

Management

Marketing

Students may change their nominated

specialisation after completing their Stage

1 courses. A double specialisation can be

achieved by satisfying the requirements of

each of two specialisations.

In some cases the specialisation will

satisfy the requirements for professional

memberships, e.g. 2.114 Business Law

and 2.235 New Zealand Taxation must be

chosen as two of the four elective courses

by BIB (Accounting) students who wish

to apply for credit towards membership

with relevant accounting bodies such as

the New Zealand Institute of Chartered

Accountants upon completion of their

degree.

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. 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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2.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL bUSINESS

• One International Business elective course at Stage 2

• and three International Business elective courses at Stage 3

For students who have not studied business before, the prerequisite course structure requires special pathways so that students are able to complete the required elective courses at Stage 3.

• 2.113 Business Economics• 2.231 Introduction to International Business• 2.331 International Business

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.

COMPULSORY COURSESPROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES

2.200 DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL bUSINESS (LEVEL 6)

All the above plus: • 2.101 Accounting Principles• 2.103 Marketing Principles• 2.112 Information Technology Concepts• 2.222 Strategic Management

• 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.

2.100 DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL bUSINESS (LEVEL 5)

• 2.102 Management Principles• 2.113 Business Economics• 2.120 English: Study Writing• 2.231 Introduction to International Business

• 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.

2.300 bAChELOR OF 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 elective courses must be selected. Remaining elective courses may be selected from International Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.

All the above plus:• 2.111 Business Communication• 2.331 International Business

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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 who wish to apply for credit towards membership with relevant accounting bodies such as the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants upon completion of their degree.

COURSES FOR ThE bAChELOR OF INTERNATIONAL bUSINESS WITh A SPECIALISATION:

• 10 compulsory courses• four elective courses

(including no more than two courses at Stage 1 *)

AND THREE STAGE 2 COURSES AND FOUR STAGE 3 COURSES

• 2.223 Financial Management• 2.236 Managerial Accounting• 2.239 Financial Accounting

• 2.337 Advanced Financial Accounting• 2.338 Auditing • 2.344 Advanced Managerial Accounting• and one of (with a focus on accounting)

2.361 Applied Management 2.336 Research Project

accounting*

SPECIALISATIONS

• 2.218 Organisational Behaviour• 2.225 Operations Management• 2.226 Human Resource

Management

• 2.335 International Management• 2.343 Leadership• 2.350 Business and Social Ethics• and one of (with a focus on management)


MANAGEMENT

• 2.224 Marketing Management• 2.227 Retail Management• 2.232 Consumer Behaviour

• 2.332 International Marketing• 2.355 Services Marketing• 2.366 E-Marketing• and one of (with a focus on marketing)


MARKETING

DURATIONCAREERS FEES

3 semesters full-time


Domestic: $5,270

5-6 Semesters full-time



Domestic: $4,725

International: $17,150 (per 7 courses)

Domestic: $4,725 (per 7 courses)



Students aiming to have the BIB awarded with a specialisation must complete the 10 compulsory courses of the degree in addition to three Stage 2 and four Stage 3 specialisation courses (see table below), and four elective courses. The elective courses may include no more than two courses at Stage I, and may be selected from International Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.


For example, students with a primary interest in marketing might select 2.224 Marketing Management or 2.232 Consumer Behaviour as the Stage 2 elective course which will allow access to the Stage 3 marketing courses 2.332 International Marketing, 2.355 Services Marketing and 2.366 E-Marketing (see table below).Students who have previously studied a business qualification have more flexibility to choose their own pathway within the requirements of the GDIB qualification.

Entry-level positions in accounting, international trade and finance, e-commerce, marketing, self-employment.

Entry-level positions in accounting, international trade and finance, e-commerce, marketing, self-employment.

Entry-level management positions in accounting, business, international trade and finance, e-commerce, marketing, international relations.

Entry-level management positions in Accounting, management, international trade and finance, e-commerce, marketing, international relations, import/export, business.

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RObERT FREEMANCertTESOL

Robert was originally employed by the Consulate-General of Japan to teach English to diplomats visiting New Zealand. Upon leaving the consulate, Robert soon discovered that finding work as a language teacher proved a challenge – it turned out that his previous qualification wasn’t enough. Luckily, thanks to his extensive experience at the consulate, Robert got a temporary position teaching English at AIS.

“I was at AIS teaching for about a year and I taught privately, but it was very difficult to get jobs. I was also tour-guiding for Japanese visitors, working part-time. Of course I was using my Japanese all the time, but I wanted to teach. I realised I needed a better qualification.”

Robert enrolled at AIS to study CertTESOL and noticed the difference right away.

“I found it to be quite different at AIS – the teachers are quite open and very helpful. If a student is having problems, the teachers really go out of their way to help. They explain everything so clearly and when I am teaching my students I can pass that on.”

Robert still uses the materials he was given at AIS.

“I bought a few of the recommended books and read them. They were really good – even now I use them for reference in my teaching.“

Robert found the practical component of CertTESOL very useful as well.

“You prepare a lesson and present it to your classmates and they tell you when you muck up. Instant feedback. It helped me to organise my lessons and rather than just looking at a textbook, I had to prepare the materials and present.”

Being an experienced, qualified English teacher puts you in hot demand.

“It’s almost upsetting – these days I’ll have work at Worldwide, then Kaplan will ring me and ask if I can go and teach there. Then NZLC will ring and I’ll have to go there, but I can only do one school at a time! Sometimes they need me for a week, sometimes a couple of days.”

Today Robert teaches a selection of English courses and is able to develop and teach tailored courses.

“It’s fascinating. I’m getting paid for doing what I enjoy, which is ideal.”

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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

16 February, 14 September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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1.010 CERTIFICATE IN TEAChING ENGLISh TO SPEAKERS OF OThER LANGUAGES

Teaching, interpreter, translator, immigration

services, research, government, 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

FEES International: $3,165 Domestic: $1,670

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AIS BY THE NUMBERS

25 years providing Quality Education students have passed

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Over

Over 4,000 degrees and graduate/postgraduate diplomas awarded4,000

17degrees and diplomas offered

Two campuses situated on more than

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200,000Over $200,000 in scholarships available

nationalities represented in the AIS student body

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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 or Information

Systems 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.

The following specialisations are

offered:

Software Development

Computer Networks

Information Systems

* All new students entering the DIT (Level 5), DIT (Level 6) and BIT programmes are required to sit an IT Proficiency Assessment (ITPA) upon arrival to determine if enrolment in course 7.107 Mathematics for Computing is necessary.

INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYThe 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 specialisations offered

under the BIT are available as topics in

the GDIT programme.

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RIEKO SUGIMOTOGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYLooking to start a career in software development, Rieko enrolled at AIS to study the GDIT via the English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) pathway.

AIS was the only tertiary education provider Rieko could find with a native Japanese counsellor on campus, and this helped her gain the confidence to speak English. The 12 weeks she spent in the EAP class helped her to develop her academic writing skills. Rieko passed the internal English test at AIS and went on to study for the GDIT.

“The GDIT is short and after graduating I could get a post-study work visa. It’s good to study just one year and get offered a work visa.

“I wanted to do the GDIT and learn about software development and then change my career to a developer. I studied law but luckily with the GDIT, it doesn’t matter what you’ve study previously.”

Thanks to her GDIT, Rieko achieved a deeper understanding of IT and learned to take a structural approach to development.

“I had never studied IT before; I kind of learned through work experience. After finishing the GDIT, I can think about it more deeply. It’s good to learn about databases. This was a very good turning point for me. After the databases class, I think about database structure before programming.”

Rieko applied for a software engineer position at Olympic Software towards the end of her final semester at AIS. One month and two interviews later she joined as a full-time staff member. Later in the year, Olympic Software supported her application for permanent residency. Rieko then supported her husband’s application. Both now live in Auckland and work full-time as developers.

“If you try hard, you can get a lot from this GDIT programme.”

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COMPULSORY COURSES

SPECIALIST TOPIC

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

ELECTIVE COURSES

7.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY

7.100 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY (LEVEL 5)

• 7.101 The Information Technology System• 7.102 Business Communication• 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming• 7.104 Database Engineering I• 7.105 Computer Networks I• 7.106 Business Environment• 7.202 System Testing• 7.217 Requirement ModellingStudents without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of 7.102 or 7.106

PAThWAY INTO MASTERS’ PROGRAMMES AT AUT OR UNITEC

7.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYLEVEL 7


7.300 bAChELOR OF INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYLEVEL 7

7.300 bAChELOR OF INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYLEVEL 7

7.100 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY LEVEL 5




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7.200 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY (LEVEL 6)

All the above plus:• 7.203 Computer Algorithms and Discrete

Mathematics• 7.221 Operating Systems

• two Information Technology elective courses (refer to specialisation table for selection)

• and three courses at Stage 2 and one course at Stage 3 chosen from one of three specialist topics (see specialisation table below).

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.

7.300 bAChELOR OF INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY

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

• and five Information Technology elective courses (refer to specialisation table below for selection)

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.

All the above plus:• 7.301 Information Technology Project

Management• 7.320 Information Technology Project (Completed

over two semesters. This course may be replaced with 7.321 Intensive Information Technology Project, which is completed over one semester, with the approval of the Academic Head of Programme.)

Computer Networks• 7.210 Computer Networks II• 7.211 Network Infrastructure Design• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management• 7.321 Intensive Information Technology Project

Information Systems• 7.104 Database Engineering I• 7.106 Business Environment• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management• 7.312 Management Information Systems

software development• 7.104 Database Engineering I• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming• 7.206 Desktop Applications Development• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management

• 7.303 Web Applications Development• 7.321 Intensive Information Technology Project• one of

7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling

• 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

• 7.314 E-Business Strategy• 7.321 Intensive Information Technology Project• one of

7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling

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• 7.309 Network System Security• 7.310 Advanced Networking• 7.311 Mobile Network Design

• 7.210 Computer Networks II• 7.211 Network Infrastructure

Design• 7.218 Server Administration

COMPUTER NETWORKS

• 7.303 Web Applications Development• 7.304 Human Computer Interaction• 7.308 Mobile Applications

Development

• 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming• 7.206 Desktop Applications

Development

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

• 7.312 Management Information Systems

• 7.314 E-Business Strategy• 7.316 Business Intelligence

• 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming• and one of

7.219 E-Commerce for Managers 7.220 Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions for Small Business

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Elective courses may be selected from those listed above and the following:7.107 Mathematics for Computing, 7.209 Information Systems Security, 7.214 Database Engineering II, and 7.215 Contact Centre Technology.

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 another course at the appropriate level.

DURATION

DURATION

CAREERS

CAREERS

FEES

FEES




Domestic: $5,860


Domestic: $5,440





PAThWAY INTO MASTERS’ PROGRAMMES AT AUT OR UNITEC


System developer, software tester, programmer, database developer, network administrator, network technician and help desk.


System developer, software tester, programmer, database developer, network administrator, network technician and help desk.


Software programmer, software developer, software analyst, software designer, web developer, web architect, enterprise web consultant, web service developer, web analyst, network engineer, network administrator, network support specialist, junior project manager, IT manager and business analyst.

Software developer, software analyst, business analyst, systems support, technical support, network technician and hardware support.

STAGE 2 COURSES STAGE 3 COURSESSPECIALISATIONS

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

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

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

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KALOLAINE (KALO) SIKUVEAbAChELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENTKalolaine enrolled at AIS by transferring credits from her previous qualification from The University of The South Pacific. She finished the BTM in one and a half years instead of the regular three years, thanks to her cross-credits.

“The environment at AIS helped me strive and succeed in my studies, and having to think of my kids and the background I come from is what encouraged me to do well.

“It was a good experience for me. I had previous customer service experience, but studying the BTM helped me develop my skills further. It enabled me to work better with customers and unlock my full potential.”

Upon graduating, Kalolaine began her search for work. This didn’t last long. Her cousin recommended that she apply for a position at Pasifika Consulting.

“I said, well, I’ll just give it a try.

“They called me the next day and told me to come in for an interview.”

She passed the interview stage. The next step was to give a presentation. Luckily, Kalolaine already had a lot of experience at AIS.

“I didn’t expect to have to give a presentation, but it was easy for me because of what I’d learned at AIS.

“It was the highlight of my interview. They hadn’t seen anyone with the skills and confidence that I had when I presented, and I got the job.

“When I talked with the interviewers later, they said most people who come for an interview don’t do well at the presentation stage. But AIS equipped me well with what I needed to know.”

Six months into her employment, Kalolaine asked the company to help her with a job offer.

“The answer I got was yes. I could do it straight away. I got my residency before my job search visa expired.

“Now that I’m here, all the hard work was worth it.”

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TOURISM MANAGEMENTTourism 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. There is a high

demand for upskilling and training

of industry employees (and potential

employees) in 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

similar qualification in a discipline other

than tourism management, who wish to

broaden their career options.

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

3.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

• 3.119 Principles of Tourism• 3.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management• 3.317 Tourism Policy Planning and

Development

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.

3.100 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 5)

• 2.101 Accounting Principles• 2.102 Management Principles• 2.103 Marketing Principles• 3.119 Principles of Tourism• 2.120 English: Study Writing• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality

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

3.300 bAChELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT


• 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

All the above


• one of 2.223 Financial Management 2.236 Managerial Accounting

3.200 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 6)

All the above plus: • 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 YEAR TWO YEARS


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Domestic: $5,270


Domestic: $4,725

* 3.336 Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite


Management positions in New Zealand’s largest industry - tourist offices, travel agencies, transport companies, resorts and hospitality activities, events organisation, airlines and transportation companies, resorts.

Entry-level positions in New Zealand’s largest industry - tourist offices, travel agencies, heritage sites, customer service.

Entry-level positions in New Zealand’s largest industry - tourist offices, travel agencies, heritage sites, customer service.

Entry-level management positions in New Zealand’s largest industry - tourist offices, travel agencies, transport companies, resorts and hospitality activities, tour operators, airlines and transportation companies, resorts and hospitality activities, environment and conservation agencies.




• three Stage 3 elective 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.


• 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.





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Aditya is originally from Jammu and Kashmir, India. Upon finishing school, he moved to Aurangabad to study hotel management, but after two years he felt the course wasn’t right for him. He then chose to study in New Zealand after a recommendation from his agent.

“I researched more about New Zealand and I realised that this was where I really wanted to go. There’s a bit of wilderness, not too much noise and it’s laid back.”

Aditya originally enrolled at AIS to study the Bachelor of Hospitality Management. Two weeks into his programme at AIS, he was employed by SKYCITY Entertainment Group.

“I went to the AIS Student Job Search Centre for help with my CV. It was really quick and I came out quite organised. My CV clearly stated my past experience and it matched what they were looking for at the time.”

At the end of his second year, Aditya took the Level 6 Diploma qualification as an exit route from the BHM to allow for more hours at SKYCITY.

Do Aditya’s studies at AIS relate to his current position at SKYCITY?

“Of course! In a lot of ways. Specifically, food and beverage service operations, and food and beverage management. Both are similar to what I am doing right now.

“Business Communication gave me a lot of confidence. I never used to think I had good enough English to communicate. I now work with people from many nationalities – for some, eye contact is okay, some not – that’s what I was taught, and also how to maintain relationships with colleagues.

“I can relate to a lot of subjects, but it happens within a flick of a second. Hospitality is not all about the books.

“My marketing lecturer was straight forward with how things actually work in the real environment, outside of the books. And the Academic Head of Programme also gave us advice on how to climb the hierarchy ladder and how things actually work in the real world. He knows his stuff.”

We asked Aditya if he would recommend AIS.

“I would certainly recommend AIS! AIS helped me develop and gave me independence.

“This country has given me a lot. Every morning I wake up and there’s always some plan of action – I never used to know what my timetable was for the day, but now I have a very organised life.”

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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 MANAGEMENTThe 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

similar qualification in a discipline other

than hospitality management who wish

to gain the knowledge necessary to

pursue a career in the hospitality sector.

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5.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY ManagEMEnt**

• one of 5.105 Accounting and Finance for the Hospitality Industry 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

• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management• 5.303 Integrated Approach to Hospitality

Management• 5.398 Hospitality Internship Project

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.

5.300 bAChELOR OF hOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

• One of 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.

5.100 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS (LEVEL 5)

5.200 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 6)

ONE YEAR TWO YEARS


5.100 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS

5.100 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS





5.200 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

5.200 DIPLOMA IN hOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 6

LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7

• 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

All the above plus:• 5.202 Food and Beverage Management• 5.203 Accommodation Management• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management• 5.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management• 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and

Hospitality

All the above plus:• 5.303 An Integrated Approach to

Hospitality Management

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

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ONE YEAR

ONE YEAR

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5.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HosPitaLitY ManagEMEnt**

5.400 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HosPitaLitY ManagEMEnt**

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PAThWAY INTO MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL hOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AT AUT WITh b GRADE AVERAGE


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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

• 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

Entry-level hospitality positions such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, customer service.

Entry-level hospitality positions such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, customer service.

Entry-level management positions in NZ’s largest industry - hotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, events and convention centres, food and beverage, rooms division, customer service.

Management positions in NZ’s largest industry - hotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, events and convention centre managers, food and beverage management, rooms division management, customer service.





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Originally from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Faisal came to New Zealand as a companion to his sister. The Saudi government

awarded his sister a scholarship for higher education studies in New Zealand, and part of the funds covered Faisal’s English studies for one year.

Having tried AIS General English for three months, Faisal extended to one year.

The decision to choose New Zealand was made simple:

“The government offered me the opportunity to go to New Zealand. If you want a good job, study in New Zealand because New Zealand universities are very, very good.”

Faisal chose AIS for himself and his sister after a recommendation from friends.

“All my friends told me – if you want good English language in New Zealand, go to AIS.

“There are not many Saudi students at AIS. In the city there are lots of Saudi students. They all speak Arabic, all the time. But students at AIS come from different countries –

everyone speaks English everywhere.”

Faisal and his sister live with a homestay family close to AIS. Both are enjoying their stay in New Zealand.

“I have a best friend who is Kiwi. The New Zealand weather is nice, the people are friendly, nice shopping and … everywhere I go, everything is

good. I like staying in New Zealand. The first three months I felt sad, but now I don’t want to go to any other country.”

GENERAL ENGLISH 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

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 simply

wish to become 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 44

ENGLISh LANGUAGE

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.

SKILLS ENGLISH 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.

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 5 January to 21 December

FAISAL AQEELSAUDI ARAbIA

HOURS General English Classes: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Skills English Classes: 12.30pm - 2.10pm

FEES International: $165-360 p/wk Domestic: $115-180 p/wk

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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 teachers at AIS are always happy

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1.025 IELTS PREPARATION

1.020 ENGLISh FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I (EAP I)

1.024 ACADEMIC bRIDGE CLASS

1.022 ENGLISh FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II (EAP II)

1.023 bUSINESS ENGLISh

DESCRIPTIONPROGRAMME

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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A local education agent in Japan recommended that Tomoko study English in New Zealand because it’s safe for women and young students. The agent also recommended AIS due to the variety of courses we offer.

“AIS has other courses and offers a choice. My friend went to another school and didn’t have many choices.”

At first Tomoko found that studying English at AIS was hard.

“At first I couldn’t listen, I didn’t understand. I was a bit shocked! Studying English in Japan was easy, but at AIS it was not easy …”

Luckily, having the support of her teachers and friends, coupled with the all-around English-speaking environment of AIS and of New Zealand, helped her settle in and feel comfortable. Tomoko advanced from intermediate to upper intermediate level in just

under two months and took EAP Stage I shortly after that.

“When I stayed there I had full-on days. I learned a lot. I improved my writing skills, reading skills, vocabulary … there are lots of opportunities to speak all the time.”

Nearing the end of her studies, Tomoko enrolled in a 12-week IELTS preparation course. Her latest test, undertaken in Japan, showed a high

score equivalent to IELTS 7.0 and TOEIC 860.

“If I can speak English, I can communicate – and there’s no problem. If you have confidence, you can go anywhere.”

TOMOKO OTSUKIJAPAN

DURATIONSTART DATES FEES

12 weeks

12 weeks

4 weeks

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12 weeks


Domestic: $2,210


Domestic: $2,210


Domestic: $720

International: $165-360 p/wk

Domestic: $115-180 p/wk


Domestic: $2,210

16 February, 8 June, 28 September

16 February, 8 June, 28 September

Courses are run to meet demand

Courses are run to meet demand

12 January, 7 April, 29 June, 28 September

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DIRECTORY

President

Prof. Richard Goodall EdD Nevada, MEc Sydney, BEd Monash, BCom Melb, FCIS

E: [email protected]

PROGRAMME LEADERShIP

STUDENT SERVICES MARKETING

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


Marketing Manager Shane Ball BA Canterbury, GDipBus Auck, RSA CertTEFLA


Academic head of hospitality Management Hamish Small MPHS AUT, BHM, DipAET SIT, DipHMM ICS


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


Team Leader - Indian Sub-Continent Bharath Narasimmaiah MBA AIS, BSc NIE


Marketing officer - india

Kimberly Chang BBA SMU, GDipIB AIS


Academic head of business Administration Prof. Nevan Wright, JP PhD Brunel, MBS Massey, BCom Well, FNZIM


Team Leader - China

Max Li BEng Tongji, DipQS Unitec


Academic head of International business Dr Gerhard Peters PhD, MBA Griffith


Marketing Executive - china

Cindy Dai MBA AIS, BEc ECNU, CertTESOL AIS


Academic head of Tourism Management Dr Semisi Taumoepeau DBA USC, MSc Surrey, BSc Auck, CertTP, CertTM


Team Leader - Domestic Marketing Sui Tinai MBA USP, BCom, DipEd NUS, CAT E: [email protected]

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NZQA

Auckland 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.

MEMbERShIPS

AIS is a member of a number of industry organisations, including Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ), English New Zealand, and Study Auckland.

CODE

AIS 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.

IMMIGRATION

Full 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 SERVICES

Most 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 INSURANCE

The 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 INSURANCE

International students (including group students) must have appropriate current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.

EMPLOYMENT

International 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 post-study work 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 PROTECTION

All student fees are held in an independent trust account – Jolly Duncan & Wells Trustees Ltd, AIS Student Trust – managed by an independent Chartered Accountant. Fees are released periodically in arrears on a pro rata basis in relation to tuition delivered.

REFUND POLICY

For 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 ENROLMENT

New 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 RESTRICTIONS

Students 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.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this prospectus was correct at the time of printing. This information is subject to change. For the most up to date information visit: www.ais.ac.nz

CODE OF PRACTICE

Marketing Executive - Māori and Pacific islands

Kasanita Holani BA (Hons) Auck


Student Job Search Centre supervisor Mel Martin


Marketing officer - Japan

Mariko Kato BA Tokai, GDipTM AIS


Marketing officer - korea

Olivia Kim BIT GWNU


Marketing officer - Russia and CIS States Vladislav Gabov DipIB AIS


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


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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 40 • 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 44 • 16 years and over

1.023 Business English • Successful completion of AIS EAPI; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 44 • 16 years and over

1.024 Academic Bridge Class • Successful completion of AIS Pre-Intermediate English level; or • IELTS 4.5 / TEP 40 • 16 years and over

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

1.040 New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

• Successful completion of AIS Intermediate English level; or • Successful completion of EAP I; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 44 • 17 years and over • Successful completion of NZCEL (Level 3)

ENGLISh LANGUAGE CENTRE

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 quarter of the total score, e.g. a requirement of 52 must be supported by no individual band being below 12.

* 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 56 or equivalent

bUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

TOURISM MANAGEMENT3.400 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass

standard; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 52 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 52 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

CertTESOL1.010 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 52; and• 18 years and over

hOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 5.400 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management* • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass



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 52 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

INTERNATIONAL bUSINESS2.400 Graduate Diploma in International Business • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass



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 52 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over

INFORMATION TEChNOLOGY 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 52• 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 52 or equivalent; and• Achieve 80% in the AIS IT Proficiency Assessment (ITPA); and• 17 years and over

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EQUIVALENT INTERNATIONAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONSCOUNTRY ENTRY TO FOUNDATION-LEVEL STUDIES ENTRY TO DEGREE-LEVEL STUDIES

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 Career Assessment Examination (above average)

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 LEVELS

ais English level IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Cambridge CAE Pearson (Academic) tEP*Successful completion of: PBT iBT

N/A 6.5 590 79 58 58 56

Advanced 6.0 550 60 52 50 52

Upper Intermediate 5.5 530 46 47 42 48

Intermediate 5.0 500 35 41 36 44

Pre-intermediate 4.5 475 32 30 40

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/course. They should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee.* AIS Test of English Proficiency (NZQA approved)

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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 44 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 also 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

• a Postgraduate Supplementary Application Form;

• 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.

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 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 allowances and loans 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.

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.

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:

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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

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Auckland Institute of Studies AIS Prospectus 2015