This online course is for people requiring an understanding of business applications and information systems, and an overview of their contribution to businesses and other organisations.
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Level5
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Credits20
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Cost$793 NZ Domestic$2,464 NZ International
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EFTS0.1667
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Delivery typeOnline only
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Teaching weeks 16 weeks
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Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying
The course will enable you to use current information technologies effectively in simple structured situations. The course assumes confident use of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
It will also enable you to understand the ways in which information is used within organisations and the technologies and systems that support these uses.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to
- Explain and evaluate parts of an information system to meet business requirements
- Discuss and evaluate communication technologies to meet business requirements.
- Discuss issues associated with computer use and recommend actions to minimise their impact.
- Apply software functions to produce information for business purposes.
Set texts
There is no textbook to purchase for this course, however e-books from the Library are used for the practical elements.
Assessment
This course is internally assessed with no examinations.
Computer and internet requirements
To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
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How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.
Work towards
You can do this course as part of these qualifications:
Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree
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