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Bright*Star
Institute of Directors
Institute for Strategic Leadership
Manukau Institute of Technology
Massey University
NZIM
Organisation Development Institute
Project Plus Limited
The University of Auckland Business School, Graduate School of Enterprise
The University of Auckland Business School, Short Courses
The University of Auckland Business School, Centre For Continuing Education
The University of Otago
The University of Waikato, Centre for Corporate & Executive Education
University of Canterbury



BRIGHT*STAR TRAINING

Bright*Star is New Zealand’s largest and most respected training brand and training provider. We have been providing training and events for New Zealand’s corporate and public sector for almost 30 years. Our goal is to provide your staff with high level, skill based training to help NZ organisations develop world class performance and best practice methodologies in business. For a full list of training courses on offer please visit: www.brightstar.co.nz

PO Box 31 506, Auckland
51 Apollo Drive, North Harbour, Auckland
Email: register@brightstar.co.nz
Website: www.brightstar.co.nz
Ph: 09 912 3616, Fax: 09 912 3610


KEY PERSONNEL
•Steve Scott (Owner/Managing Director), steve@brightstar.co.nz
•Michael Earley (Business Manager-Training), 09-912 3610, 027 448 2780, mike@brightstar.co.nz
•Mia Hall (Product Manager-Training), mia@brightstar.co.nz

AMENITIES
All training courses are offered in CBD locations, close to main transport hubs and accomodation facilities. Our courses are also available for in house training, on site for larger groups.

COURSES
Masterclass for EAs, PAs & Office Managers

Suitable For:Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Secretarial Staff, Administrators and Office Managers
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2 day short course 20-21 March, 2012, Auckland | 28-29 February, 2012, Wellington
Spaces available:Up to 25 per course
Key tutors: Natalie Baker
Format: Interactive mix of tutorial and case studies
Description:This Masterclass will assist you in identifying methods to build your skills and improve your overall performance in the workplace. You will discover effective communication techniques to handle challenging situations as well as identify and select the appropriate management styles that work for you. At the end of the seminar you will leave with a personal action plan for your continued development and success as a professional administrator.

Dealing with Difficult & Different Personalities
Suitable For:Any staff who have to deal with difficult people
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2 day short course
16-17 February, 2012, Auckland | 22-23 March, 2012, Wellington
Spaces available:Up to 25 per course
Key tutors: Keith McGregor
Format: Interactive mix of tutorial and case studies
Description: Dealing with Difficult People and Different Personalities has specifically been designed to assist senior and middle level managers to develop insights into and practical strategies for dealing with those difficult, negative, troublesome and hard to please people. Gain the skills and confidence to positively coach your employees and turn around people with negative and destructive behaviours, attitudes and performance, so that you are in control.

Finance for Non Financial Manager
Suitable For:Any non financial staff looking to increase their financial skills and knowledge
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2-day short course:
16-17 November, Auckland
23-24 November, Wellington
27-28 February, 2012, Auckland
12-13 March, 2012, Wellington
13-14 June, 2012, Auckland
21-22 June, 2012, Wellington
Spaces available:Up to 25 per course
Key tutors: Susan Hansen
Format: Interactive mix of tutorial and case studies
Description:Finance for the Non Financial Manager is an in-depth and practical two-day course that demystifies financial concepts and provides tools for enhancing your effectiveness as a manager who is not left out of the game where financial data and interpretation is concerned. The course covers fundamental issues within the accounting process in straightforward terms and explores the driving factors behind financial information in a way that will help you use your figures more profitably in the workplace.

Project Management Essentials
Suitable For: Any staff who are working in project management related roles, especially in a MS project environment.
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2-day short course:
1-2 November, Auckland | 29-30 November, Wellington
Spaces available:Up to 25 per course
Key tutor: Rod Gill
Format: Interactive mix of tutorials and case studies
Description: Including latest international trends and best practices in project management and for using MS Project. This seminar has been designed to provide participants with an intensive two-day introduction to project management tools, techniques and methodologies. You will be taken through a project life cycle from project initiation to the close-out stage, with practical exercises reinforcing learning throughout.

Contract Law For Non Lawyers
Suitable For: Non lawyers looking to increase their knowledge of contract law in New Zealand
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2-day short course
2-3 November, Auckland | 9-10 November, Wellington
20-21 March, 2012, Auckland | 14-15 March, 2012, Wellington
Spaces available:Up to 25 per course
Key tutor: Terry Reid (Australia)
Format : Interactive mix of tutorials and case studies
Description:Contract Law for Non Lawyers is an intensely practical guide through the essentials of contract law, exploring such details as when a contract will be required, when you have a contract (and don’t necessarily know it), what types of contract exist and the effect of statutes on your contractual arrangements. Contract Law for Non Lawyers also scrutinises what happens when things go wrong, including how you can get out of a contract, options for assessing damages and remedies for breach and looking at the contractual implications of working in an e-commerce environment.

People Management for Technical Professionals
Suitable For:Technical professionals, scientists, accountants etc who are moving into management roles
Cost: $1895 Early bird, $2095 Full + GST
Duration: 2-day short course
29-30 November, Auckland
6-7 December, Wellington
12-13 April, 2012, Auckland
26-27 April, 2012, Wellington
Spaces Available : Up to 25 per course
Key tutor: Keith McGregor
Format:Interactive mix of tutorials and case studies
Description:Starting with an exploration of the basic principles of effective management, this highly practical and interactive programme will show technical individuals how to be better managers. Your course trainer will examine the issues that technical people typically encounter when they assume managerial or supervisory roles. Using real life examples and exercises, you will learn how to motivate your staff/team to peak performance through the use of improved communications, positive feedback and motivation techniques. You will also learn how to hire the right people and how to manage difficult people and conflict for positive outcomes.





INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IN NEW ZEALAND (INC)

The Institute of Directors delivers best practice learning which can help good directors become even better, no matter what stage of their career. Our Director Development programme is designed to meet the needs of today’s directors in today’s environments, to maximise the opportunity to interact with peers while learning from presenters who are top in their field.

PO Box 25253, Wellington 6146
Tower Building, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
Email: mail@iod.org.nz
Website: www.iod.org.nz


Ph:04 499 0076

KEY PERSONNEL
•Linda Cohen (Director Development Manager), directordevelopment@iod.org.nz
•Jodi Percy (Director Development Advisor – Northern), jodi.percy@iod.org.nz
• Andrea Broad (Director Development Advisor – Southern), andrea.broad@iod.org.nz

AMENITIES
All courses are held in central locations close to public transport and accommodation. Tailored training is available to organisations wanting to focus on specific requirements.

COURSES
Governance Essentials

Suitable For: Senior managers, aspiring and new directors
Cost: $785-$940
Duration/enrolment: 1-day course 14 Feb, 27 Mar, 18 Apr, 1 May
Spaces available:20 per course
Description:Designed as a practical introduction to governance, IoD’s Governance Essentials gives participants an understanding of the role and fundamental responsibilities of the board and individual directors.

Finance Essentials
Suitable For: Senior managers, aspiring and new directors
Cost: $785-$940
Duration/enrolment: 1-day course 8 Feb, 7 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May
Spaces available:20 per course
Description:Every director at the board table must be financially proficient and both read and understand an organisation’s financial statements. Finance Essentials examines the director’s role in relation to financial reporting, demystifies financial terminology and enables you to understand financial reporting and analysis.

Strategy Essentials
Suitable For: Senior managers, aspiring and new directors
Cost: $785-$940
Duration/enrolment: 1-day course 9 Feb, 8 Mar, 16 May
Spaces available:20 per course
Description:A board of directors takes a long-term view of the business, considers where the business is going and how it’s going to get there. Strategy Essentials will help participants understand the fundamentals of strategy development and how they can add value as they participate in the strategy development process.

Governance Development Programme
Suitable For: Senior managers, aspiring and new directors
Cost: $2300-$2740
Duration/enrolment: Ten two-hour sessions. Timings vary depending on location
Description:Delivered over ten interactive sessions, this course gives participants all the technical content of Governance Essentials, while providing an ideal opportunity to build relationships and benefit from ongoing interchange through case studies and exercises.

Company Directors’ Course
Suitable For: Senior executives and directors of all levels who wish to advance their competency in the governance environment.
Cost: $6560-$7875
Duration/enrolment: 5-day, 6 night – residential course 12-17 Feb, 11-16 Mar, 25-30 Mar, 6-11 May, 20-25 May
Spaces available : 25 per course
Description:For anyone serious about their career as a director, IoD’s Company Directors’ Course is essential. This week-long residential course provides a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a competent director. It provides excellent networking opportunities and ample occasion for participation, discussion and debate.





INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

The Institute for Strategic Leadership specialises in developing strategic leaders at the director, chief executive and general manager levels. It also supports these executives develop their high potential middle managers (level 3).

Level 27, PWC Tower, 188 Quay Street
PO Box 105538, Auckland 1143
Ph: +64 9 366 1560, Fax: +64 9 336 1474
Email: enquires@leadership.ac.nz
Website: www.leadership.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
•Geoff Lorigan (Director), +64 21 337 643, g.lorigan@leadership.ac.nz
•Lindsay Somerville (Programme Manager), +64 21 848 159, l.somerville@leadership.ac.nz

COURSES
Strategic Leadership Programme

Suitable For: Directors, chief executives and general managers
Cost: $15,900 + GST (plus food & accommodation package)
Duration/enrolment: 7-day residential programme at Millbrook, Queenstown
Spaces available:25 per programme
Key tutors / Faculty: Director, programme coordinators, executive coaches, and lifestyle coaches.
Format: On-campus, experiential.
Description:The 7-day intensive residential programme blends team-based learning with focused, one-on-one executive coaching. As a result, you're able to hone your own innate leadership abilities and potentially deliver a vastly more effective style of leadership.

Leadership Programme for High Potentials
Suitable For: Level 3 & 4 high potential executives
Cost: $8900 + GST (plus food & accommodation package)
Duration/enrolment: 6-day residential programme at Nugget Point, Queenstown
Spaces available:25 per programme
Key tutors / Faculty: Director, programme manager and executive coaches
Format: On-campus, experiential.
Description:This 6-day intensive residential programme invites you to reflect on your current leadership style and learn how to develop your strategic leadership capabilities for more senior roles.

MBA General Management Programme
Suitable For: Directors, CEOs and General Managers
Duration/enrolment: 3 modules of 5 days over 3 months
Spaces available:15 per programme
Key tutors / Faculty: Director, programme manager and subject specialists
Format: Auckland CBD, residential, experiential
Description:Module 1: Strategy & Change, Module 2: Accounting & Finance, Module 3: Marketing & People. Rigorous & intensive.





MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Faculty of Business

The Faculty, consisting of Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Computing and Information Technology, Management, and Marketing, provides a comprehensive approach to management education from diploma to doctorate. The Faculty is proud to offer courses in collatboration with Southern Cross University (Australia). We have a strong focus on applied vocational business education and maintain strong links with industry.

Private Bag 94006, Manukau 2241
North Campus, Otara Road, Manukau
Freephone: 0800-MBA DBA (622 322)
Fax: 0-9-968 7783


KEY PERSONNEL
• Dr Wayne Dreyer (Associate Dean, Post Graduate)
mbadba@manukau.ac.nz,
www.manukau.ac.nz/mba

AMENITIES
Modern specialised facilities
Free parking

COURSES
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (SCU) PROGRAMMES
Southern Cross University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Suitable For: Senior executives
Qualification: Southern Cross University DBA
Cost: $2151 per unit (2011) including GST. Up to 24 units.
Duration: 6 years maximum part-time. Start in January, May or September.
Available: Part-time, supported distance learning.
Prerequisites: MBA or a Masters Degree level research or coursework qualification acceptable to Southern Cross University; AND have appropriate executive managerial experience in the public or private sector.
Spaces Available: Limited to a maximum of 15 per year
Key tutors / Faculty: Dr Wayne Dreyer, Associate Dean Postgraduate, plus SCU approved Faculty staff.
Format: Distance learning with supported workshops for initial research units. The DBA Thesis consists of an approved programme of supervised research.
Description: This programme offers senior executives doctoral study opportunities in business. It fosters abilities and competencies in the processes of research in key areas of management and communicating the research results to peer groups and society.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Suitable For: Middle to Senior managers
Qualification: Southern Cross University MBA
Cost: $2100 per unit (2011) including GST. 12 units.
Duration: Two to four years. Start in January, May or September.
Available: Part-time, supported distance learning
Prerequisites: Degree or equivalent or relevant professional experience.
Spaces Available: Unlimited
Key tutors / Faculty: Dr Wayne Dreyer, Associate Dean Postgraduate, plus SCU approved Faculty staff.
Format: Distance learning with supported workshops and tele-tutorials.
Description: This programme enables students to build individual management skills with a focus on the application of knowledge in business for their own personal and professional deelopment.

OTHER SCU PROGRAMMES
The following degrees each consist of 12 units costing $2100 per unit including GST, except the MPA where fewer units may apply depending on prior qualifications.

Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development (MHROD)
The Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development offers a thorough grounding in the areas of human resources management and development with an emphasis on strategies in organisational development and business leadership.

Master of International Business (MIB)
The Master of International Business provides specialist postgraduate studies in the field of international business management and will enable you to meet the challenges of management in today’s rapidly changing global context.

Master of International Sport (MISM)
The Master of International Sport Management will enhance your employability and earning potential whether you are currently working in the sport business industry or wishing to enter the profession. Sport business is a growth industry full of opportunities. This course will position you to take advantage of the growth and opportunities in Australasia and internationally.

Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) programme is designed for non-accounting business professionals looking for a career change and planning to move into the fields of accounting, taxation, economics, law and management.





MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Massey offers high-quality and industry-relevant study for anyone needing to upgrade their qualifications. Options include Graduate Diplomas, Bachelors, Post-graduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral degrees including the Massey MBA. Massey is New Zealand’s specialist and most experienced provider of university-level distance education; unparalleled in on and off-campus choice. Study options have been developed with busy professionals in mind.

• ALBANY CAMPUS: Albany Expressway, Albany, Auckland
• MANAWATU CAMPUS: State Highway 57, Palmerston North
• WELLINGTON CAMPUS: Wallace Street, Mt Cook, Wellington
Ph: 0800 MASSEY (0800-627 739)
Email: studybiz@massey.ac.nz
Website: www.massey.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
• Professor Emeritus Barrie Macdonald (Acting Pro Vice- Chancellor, College of Business)
B.K.Macdonald@massey.ac.nz
• Dr Andrew Barney (MBA Director)
A.R.Barney@massey.ac.nz

CERTIFICATION
Certification agency: AACSB International, Association of MBAs (AMBA).

AMENITIES
Proximity to public transport: Good
Population of nearest main centre: Auckland 1.4 million, Palmerston North 80,000, Wellington 350,000
Accommodation: Available on-site and locally.
Other amenities available: Depending on campus – recreation centre, parking, child care, banking, bookshop, food outlets, library, students clubs, computer labs.

COURSES
Executive MBA
Suitable for: Executive and managers/owners (corporate, public sector, SME, not-for-profit).
Qualification: MBA
Cost: $35,000 plus national and international travel.
NZQA registered: Yes
Other accreditations: AACSB, AMBA
Available: Part time
Prerequisites: Preferably 7-8 years in employment with 2-3 years in a management role and with a tertiary qualification; preference to degree holders; CV and interview required.
Spaces Available: 70 for start in March 2012.
Format: Combination of on and off campus.
Description: : Students are enrolled in national cohorts with regional study streams available in multiple New Zealand locations. Structured tuition takes place every three to six weekends over two years. The programme objective is to create senior generalist leaders.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration (with endorsement)
Suitable for: Graduates in business or other disciplines wanting to enhance their existing business knowledge or develop skills in these areas.
Qualification:Postgraduate Diploma
NZQA registered: Yes
Other accreditations: AACSB
Duration / Enrolment: 1 year full-time, 2-4 years part-time.
Available: Full-time, Part-time, Distance.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree and postgraduate admission.
Format: On and off campus options
Description: Non-business graduates can enhance their first degree by adding a postgraduate qualification. The flexibility of Massey distance allows students to balance study with full-time employment.





NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT INC
Leaders Building Leaders


PO Box 67, Wellington 6140
Level 9, Lumley House, 3-11 Hunter Street, Wellington
Ph: 0-4-473 0470, Fax: 0-4-473 0479
Email: national_office@nzim.co.nz
Website: www.nzim.co.nz
• Kevin Gaunt FNZIM (CGO NZIM Inc.)

NORTHERN
PO Box 6600, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141
DLA Phillips Fox Tower
Level 4, 209 Queen Street, Auckland 1010
Freephone: 0800-800 694
Ph: 0-9-303 9100, Fax: 0-9-303 9109
Email: enquiries@nzimnorthern.co.nz
Website: www.nzimnorthern.co.nz
• Tait Grindley, Tait_Grindley@nzimnorthern.co.nz

CENTRAL
PO Box 11781, Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Level 7, Lumley House, 3–11 Hunter Street, Wellington
Freephone: 0800-373 700
Ph: 0-4-495 8300, Fax: 0-4-495 8301
Email: enquiries@nzimcentral.co.nz
Website: www.nzimcentral.co.nz
• Susan Andrews MNZIM susan_andrews@nzimcentral.co.nz

SOUTHERN
PO Box 13044, Armagh, Christchurch 8141
Unit 4, 303 Blenheim Rd, Christchurch
Ph: 0-3-379 2302, Fax: 0-3-3578003
Email: admin@nzimsouthern.co.nz
Website: www.nzimsouthern.co.nz
• Joseph Thomas(CEO Southern) joseph@nzimsouthern.co.nz

What sets NZIM apart?
NZIM is a registered Private Training Establishment and a not-for-profit organisation with a proud history dating back to 1946.
• Facilitated by experienced practitioners
• “Learning by doing” is the philosophy
• Workshop participant numbers are restricted to ensure individual learning
• An interactive environment where participant input is encouraged and welcomed
• Up-to-date workshop content and comprehensive workbooks and reference manuals provided
• Qualifications registered on the framework
• Work with ITOs to gain funding.

Philosophy
NZIM training and development programmes are at the forefront of management development today, developing the leaders and managers of tomorrow. NZIM can offer learning opportunities to people wanting to acquire new skills and knowledge in a world with no guaranteed career paths and emphasis on self-development and self-direction. NZIM studies overseas trends, monitors research and keeps a watchful eye on business development and techniques in order to offer a range of diverse programmes and services.

SNAPSHOT OF COURSES
NZIM Diploma in Front Line Management
Suitable For: Co-ordinators, team leaders, supervisors.
Available: Full-time, part-time. All NZIM regions.
Spaces Available: 16
Key Tutors: Richard Miller, Jim Young, Tony Brindle, Barbara Morris
Format: Workshops and post workshop assessment.
Description: This Diploma is designed to enhance your overall business and management acumen and ability. NZIM Dip.FLM – Superior business results.

NZIM Diploma in Project Management
Suitable For:Individuals who are involved in project management and want a qualification.
Duration: 8 days over 9 months.
Available: Full-time, part-time.
Spaces Available: 16
Key Tutors: Jim Young, Steve Bridges
Format: Workshops and post workshop assessments.
Description: NZIM Diploma in Project Management (Level 5) will provide you with the skills and applied knowledge for effective management of projects in a wide range of contexts.

Advanced Management Programme
Suitable For:Those in senior leadership or management or aspiring to move into senior positions.
Available: Full-time.
Spaces Available: 25
Key Tutors: World class international faculty.
Format: Seminar style in hotel setting.
Description: AMP takes a holistic view of leadership offering an invaluable opportunity to spend time with an international faculty exploring individual and organisational excellence.

NZIM Diploma in Management Advanced (Level 6)
Suitable For:Managers preparing for senior roles.
Duration: 12 months.
Available: Part-time, Independent study.
Prerequisites: More than five years management experience
Spaces Available: 16
Key Tutors: Willem Knibbeler, Richard Millar.
Format: Workshops and post workshop assessments.
Description: The NZIM Diploma in Management Advanced programme is an innovative, comprehensive programme designed to extend and develop the potential of key managers and leaders within an organisation.

NZIM Public Programmes and Customised Training & Consultancy
NZIM offers over 1000 workshops nationally and has over 50 years of experience in building management capability in New Zealand. NZIM regional training centres in Northern, Central and Southern offer training programmes to cater for the broad spectrum of managers - from Directors and CEOs to team leaders and frontline managers.
Programmes range from half-day seminars to one-month residential. These include NZQA approved qualifications from level 4 to level 6 including courses such as the Diploma in Health and Safety Management (Level 6), NZIM Managerial Excellence (Level 6) and National Certificate (Level 4). NZIM also offers 1, 2, or 3-day programmes covering a wide range of requirements including executive development, operational management, sales and marketing, financial fundamentals and a wide range of essential business skills.
NZIM develops customised learning solutions which support organisational development and change. We partner with some of New Zealand's leading organisations, to deliver high quality learning programmes, designed to meet specific organisational needs; these range from 2-hour learning sessions to half-day seminars to year-long qualifications.

All these courses and other relevant information can be found on our website www.nzim.co.nz




ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
The Organisation Development Institute aims to build capable organisations through growing the capability of their people, by designing and delivering research-informed learning solutions for tertiary educated managers and professionals. The Institute offers scheduled short courses and custom programmes that are based on adult teaching and learning best practices, supported by leading-edge learning technologies, and designed and delivered by subject experts who are professional educators.

PO Box 20395, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8453
Unit 3a, 41 Sir William Pickering Drive
Burnside, Christchurch
Ph: 0-3-943 2373
Fax: 0-3-943 2375
Email: info@development.org.nz
Website: www.development.org.nz

KEY PERSONNEL
• Kyran Newell (Director)
021-688 966, kyran.newell@development.org.nz
• Nicky Trainor (Director)
021 133 1201, nicky.trainor@development.org.nz

PROGRAMMES
Short Courses
Suitable For: Managers and professionals seeking research-informed content and best practice tools for application at work, in the domains of leadership behaviours and task management skills.
Cost: $607.50 to $2250
Duration / Enrolment: 1-3 day workshops
Spaces Available: Up to 20 per occurence
Key Tutors/Faculty: A portfolio of 25 subject-expert professional educators.
Format: Experiental workshops
Description: Workshops in Self-Awareness for Leadership, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation, Personal Resilience, Coaching, Recruitment and Selection, Written and Oral Presentation, Accounting, Marketing, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Contract Management, Maintenance Management, Construction Contracts Management, and others.

Custom Programmes
Suitable For: Managers and professionals seeking research-informed content and best practice tools for application at work, in the domains of leadership behaviours and task management skills.
Cost: By quotation
Duration / Enrolment: As required by client
Spaces Available: Up to 20 per occurence
Key Tutors/Faculty: A portfolio of 25 subject-expert professional educators.
Format: Experiental workshops, supported by pre-workshop and post-workshop learning elements, coaching, workplace projects and assessment, all as required by the client.
Description: Multi-workshop, multi-presenter leadership development programmes at operational, tactical and/or strategic leader levels that address client organisation competencies frameworks or the Institute's Leadership Competencies Framework; customised workshops leveraged off our short courses content and supported by other learning elements; design and delivery of new content to client specifications.





PROJECT PLUS LTD
For over 20 years Project Plus has maintained a passionate focus on our clients' strategic success. Our training & certification options encompass all aspects of modern, global standard based portfolio, programme and project management. Our range and diversity of learning options is one of the largest in the world and is delivered globally. We continue to develop our product range to meet market needs. Our facilitators are highly experienced business leaders, seasoned practitioners as well as adult training faciltators and thus provide learning and education that betters global smart practice.

PO Box 10515, Wellington 6143
L5, 44 Victoria Street, Wellington 6035
Ph: 04 495 9100, Fax: 04 495 9109
Email: training@projectplusgroup.co.nz
Website: www.projectplusgroup.co.nz

KEY PERSONNEL
Karen Clarke (GM, NZ Operations), 021-790 790, karen.clarke@projectplusgroup.co.nz
Abby Leota (Training & Certification Manager), 021 271 5716, abby.leota@projectplusgroup.co.nz
Iain Fraser (Group Managing Director), 021 479 301, iain.fraser@projectplusgroup.com

CERTIFICATION
Rating: ISO 9001
Certification agency: BVQI

AMENITIES
Proximity to public transport: Good
Accommodation: Available locally

• NZQA Registered as a Private Training Establishment (PTE).
• Registered Education Provider (global status) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
• Preferred Supplier to many organisations in NZ and UK.
• Accredited PRINCE2 Provider by APMG International.
• Public Training Schedule available at www.projectplusgroup.com.
• Range of formal project management certification programmes also conducted including our successful NZQA based Certificate Series.
• All workshops and study programmes can be run in-house and be customised to meet your organisational needs.

COURSES
Executive Skills Programme
Suitable For: Level 1-3 leaders
Duration / Enrolment: Refer to website
NZQA REGISTERED
Prerequisites: Interest in governance of project-based initiatives and in management of change.
Format: Facilitated dialogue in classroom setting. Some online elements.
Description: Designed for busy executives and senior leaders who require oversight on portfolio and/or programme management. Choose from 4 distinct workshops that are business-based and designed to allow for optimal learning.

Specialist Skills Programme
Suitable For: Level 2-4 leaders
Duration / Enrolment: Refer to website
NZQA REGISTERED
Prerequisites: An understanding of benefits that a project-based approach provides to the achievement of strategic objectives.
Format: All classroom and facilitated dialogue.
Description: This programme provides a wide range of options that allows for advanced knowledge and skills to be gained. Allows individuals to inhance their contribution to their organisation through increased benefit. Refer to our Core Skills Programme for team member options also.

Global Credentials
Suitable For: Level 2-4 leaders/managers
NZQA REGISTERED
Prerequisites: Some prerequisites are required depending on credential option being pursued.
Format: Mostly classroom and facilitated dialogue. Some online learning available also.
Description: These options represent the world's leading project-based credentials and cover global standards, methodologies and pragmatic application that provides an unsurpassed choice. Only our very best facilitators are used to make sure that a successful attainment of your chosen credential is achieved.





THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE

At The Graduate School of Enterprise at The University of Auckland Business School we believe strongly that executive business education involves both professional and personal development. Engagement in our graduate programmes provides an extraordinary learning opportunity for every individual as a decision maker and leader.
All our graduate programmes are designed to develop people for emerging decision-making roles whether they are self-employed, building a new business, managing in a small to medium-sized enterprise, employed in a large corporate, employed in not-for-profit agencies or in the public sector.
Our programmes begin by ensuring that you capture the fundamental disciplines of business study; you then build on these disciplines so you can think at advanced levels; and then apply such advanced thinking to decision making in complex real-world situations. You are exposed to learning in the company of other accomplished business and professional people, a peer network that demands high performance and which will benefit you throughout your career.

Private Bag 92019, Auckland
12 Grafton Road, Auckland
Freephone: 0800-227 337, Fax: 09-373 7063
Email: gse@auckland.ac.nz
Websites: www.gse.auckland.ac.nz
www.gse.auckland.ac.nz, www.mba.auckland.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
Peter Withers (Director of Academic Programmes)
Donovan Breunig (Programme Manager)
Alison Craig (Programme Manager)

AMENITIES
Proximity to public transport: Good
Population of nearest main centre: 1.4 million (Auckland)

PROGRAMMES
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Pathway 1
Suitable for: Senior level executives with an average of 15 years' work experience.
Qualification: MBA Degree
Other Accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
Duration / Enrolment: Two years part-time in block courses fortnightly on Fridays and Saturdays.
Prerequisites: A strong first degree or a professional qualification, plus several years’ full-time management experience. Applicants will be personally interviewed.
Format: All on-campus at Grafton Road.
Description: The emphasis is on the enhancement of thinking and high value decision making. The MBA (Pathway 1) attracts senior influencers and decisionmakers from throughout New Zealand. It is an intense and demanding learning environment, focusing on peer dialogue and interaction facilitated by practitioner teachers with extensive academic backgrounds and business experience.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Pathway 2
Suitable For: Those in senior management postions.
Qualification: MBA degree
Other Accreditations: Association of MBAs, EQUIS and AACSB
Duration / Enrolment: One year part-time after successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration.
Available Part-time
Prerequisites: Includes Postgraduate Diplomain Business in Administration and interview with selection panel.
Format: All on campus at Grafton Road.
Description: The MBA (Pathway 2) offers an intense, challenging experience for individuals seeking to move into the top levels of general management. It is designed to integrate knowledge of the functional areas of business into the overall management process and to further develop decision-making and leadership skills in to a range of management contexts.

Master of Management (MMgt)
Suitable For: Those in, or aspiring to, senior line management positions.
Qualification: Master of Management Degree
Duration / Enrolment: 2 years part-time
Available: Part-time
Prerequisites: Postgraduate Diploma in Business or equivalent qualification.
Format: All on-campus at Grafton Road.
Description: The Master of Management is a challenging advanced degree that requires students to integrate research and evidence-based management practice. The degree is at the forefront of business education and reflects current international trends toward best practice based on empirical evidence.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDipBus)
Suitable For: Those in, or aspiring to senior management positions or self-employment.
Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Duration / Enrolment: 2 years part-time
Available: Part-time
Format: Campus at Grafton Road.
Description: The Postgraduate Diploma in Business is specifically designed as a gateway to the MBA (Pathway 2) and Master of Management programmes. It provides a solid grounding in general management skills and modern business practice. Graduates are recognised for their broad knowledge and versatility by employers in both the public and private sectors, in New Zealand and overseas. Options within this programme are Business Administration, Heatlh Management and (subject to numbers) Maori Development.





THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
SHORT COURSES

The University of Auckland Business School offers nearly 200 2-day practical business and management Short Courses each year as part of its commitment to “lifting the competency of the nation”. These Short Courses provide business and professional people from all walks of life opportunities to up-skill and re-skill. With over 40,000 people having attended a Short Course since 1996, they are well proven. Short Courses also deliver an ever-growing number of Inhouse courses and Customised Programmes which are delivered specifically for an organisation, when they want and where they want, with the option to have the courses tailored specifically for that organisation. Please note that pricing indicated is at 2011 rates. For more information and to book your place now, please contact our course advisors.

The University of Auckland Business School
Short Courses
Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142
Freephone: 0800-800 875
Email: shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz
Website: www.shortcourses.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
Darren Levy (Director), dl.levy@auckland.ac.nz
Lisa Hosker (Course Advisor), l.hosker@auckland.ac.nz
Emma Sullivan (Operations Co-ordinator), e.sullivan@auckland.ac.nz

AMENITIES
Proximity to public transport: Good
Accommodation: Available locally and at a reduced rate for attendees.

COURSES
Project Management
Cost: $1895 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Rob Verkerk
On campus or in-house

Negotiation Skills
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Doug Robertson
On campus or in-house

Managing People
Cost: $1895 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Nick Read
On campus or in-house

Marketing Management
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Key Tutors: Steve Bridges
On campus or in-house

Influencing and Persuading Skills
Cost: $1895 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Roseann Gedye
On campus or in-house

Strategic Planning
Cost: $1895 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Key Tutors / Faculty: Brian Travers
On campus or in-house

Motivation and Leadership
Cost: $1895 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Dr Lester Levy
On campus or in-house

Business Skills for New Managers
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Doug Robertson
On campus or in-house

Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Key Tutors / Faculty: Susan Hansen
On campus or in-house

Mental Toughness
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Jamie Ford
On campus or in-house

Presentation Skills
Cost: $1995 + GST
Duration / Enrolment: 2 days
Presenter: Roseann Gedye
On campus or in-house





THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

Our focus is on high-impact yet affordable courses for entry level to mid level managers and administrators. We understand the modern workplace and the need for skill-based learning opportunities that are relevant and easily applied when the participant returns to their place of work. We choose our facilitators because of their experience in adult learning and their practical experience in the workplace. All our courses can be tailored to suit your needs and delivered in-house. Over a year the Centre delivers approximately 400 short non-credit courses, seminars, workshops and conferences to over 10,000 individuals each year. We have won international awards for our course development and have access to the latest research in adult learning to design and deliver customised training programmes. We look forward to talking to you and assisting you with your staff learning and development.


Private Bag 92019, Auckland
Level 6, 1-11 Short Street, Auckland CBD
Website: www.cce.auckland.ac.nz/pdcourses


KEY PERSONNEL
• Professor Susan Geertshuis (Director)
• Anne Cave (Programme Manager),09 923 9541
a.cave@auckland.ac.nz

AMENITIES
Proximity to public transport: Excellent
Accommodation: Available locally

COURSES COMING UP IN NOVEMBER
Better Writing for Business
Suitable for: Anyone who would like to learn about current trends in business writing and to increase theirknowledge of the characteristics that make up business writing genres.
Cost: $1056 + GST
Next Course: 9 and 16 November
Duration: Two days
Spaces Available: 20
Key Tutors: Anita Jenkins
Format: Classroom

Effective Meeting Management
Suitable for: Anyone who wants to take part in effective meetings, whether as chair, secretary or participant.
Cost: $590 + GST
Duration: One day
Next Course: 16 November
Spaces Available: 20
Key Tutors: Robyn Bennett
Format: Classroom

Getting Started with Sustainability
Suitable for:Anyone interested in how sustainable business practices can achieve innovative change and provide the opportunity for increased profitability. It is suitable for people running a department, or a business, or anyone wanting to understand how a business becomes sustainable.
Cost: $590 + GST
Duration One day
Next Course: 11 November
Spaces Available:20
Key Tutors: Bridget Marsh
Format:Classroom

Building an Effective Business PA/Manager Relationship
Suitable for: PAs and Managers wanting to make the best use of this team of two.
Cost: $590 + GST (covers PAs and Manager)
Duration: Half day
Next Course: 11 November
Spaces Available : 20
Key Tutors: Robyn Bennett
Format:Classroom

Project Management Essentials
Suitable for:Anyone who is currently running or involved in the management of projects of any size, and who wants to learn fundamental project management skills.
Cost: $1056 + GST
Duration: Two days
Next Course: 1 and 2 December
Spaces Available: 20

Other courses available in 2012
• Creating High Performance People and Teams
• Leading and Implementing Change in the Workplace
• Introduction to Managing the Performance of Staff
• Effective Business Communication
• Effective Intercultural Communication at Work
• Engaging your Stakeholders
• Essential Management Skills
• Finance Essentials for Managers
• The Professional Receptionist





THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Centre for Corporate & Executive Education


Private Bag 3105, Hamilton
Ph: 07-838 4198 or Freephone: 0800 800 891
Fax: 0-7-838 4675
Email: execed@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.execed.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
Dr Peter Sun (Associate Dean Enterprise)
Meshwelya MacDonald (Associate Director Operations)
Andrew Buchanan-Smart (Director, Corporate and External Relations)

CERTIFICATION
•AMBA (International MBA accreditation, UK based)
•EQUIS (International business school accreditation, based in Europe)
•AACSB (International business school accreditation, based in North America)
•The Waikato Management School is Triple Crown accredited
•ISO 9001

COURSES
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Suitable For: Experienced managers, business owners, or functional and technical specialists looking to increase their general, strategic and leadership understanding of business.
Qualification: Master of Business Administration
Duration: Two years part time
Description: The programme focuses on leadership, value creation, sustainability, global experience, expert learning, collaborative partnerships, and communication. It is also designed to provide participants with a broad base of current practice and applied research. It is taught by leading academics and industry professionals from NZ’s leading Business School. The Waikato MBA prepares you for real-world senior management and leadership positions in national and international organisations. The programme includes an International Study Tour in Part Two of the programme.

Master of Business and Management (MBM)
Suitable For: Students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The 12-month fast track programme requires a minimum of three years work experience. The 15-month programme is designed for those without any work experience. Please contact 0800 800 891 for more details on entry criteria.
Qualification: Master of Business and Management
Duration: 12 months or 15 months (both full-time)
Description: The programme provides training in management that will complement your undergraduate degree and provide you with the core skills and knowledge required for a wide range of management and leadership roles in a modern economy. Significant emphasis will be placed on reflective learning, creative problem-solving and leadership placed in an international context.

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
Suitable For: Business owners, middle managers or technical specialists looking to improve their understanding of the functional areas of business.
Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma
Duration: Part time over 1-2 years offered in Hamilton and Tauranga. Schedule depends on location.
Description:The programme develops management skills, covers functional business areas, and applies learning to existing workplace situations. Graduates of the programme are well equipped to improve performance in middle management roles through the use of strategic and value creation skills acquired in the programme.

Customised Corporate Programmes
Suitable For: Managers and executives in medium to large organisations.
Qualification: Can be designed with Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma options.
Format: Combination of workshops, action learning, work-based projects, simulations and assessment.
Description: This three dimensional leadership programme is designed with the growth of your organisation in mind. It provides a holistic approach to leadership complemented by practical skills and application. This programme will:
• challenge you and your team to explore personal boundaries, focusing on value creation, sense of community while discovering individual leadership styles;
• put leadership into context with the rapidly changing business environment and challenge leaders to be bold while balancing risk with resilience, and
• focus on your ability to lead within your team, to create a culture of collaborative learning and enable you to identify the undiscovered competitive advantage that your organisation inherently possesses. Please contact us to discuss your needs.





UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

The University of Canterbury is ranked within the top 2% of universities in the world. The College of Business and Economics is ranked in the world top 100 for Accounting, Economics and Finance. In 2006, the College of Business and Economics celebrated the centenary of NZ’s oldest Bachelor of Commerce degree and 2009 marked the 25th anniversary of UC’s internationally accredited MBA programme. UC is committed to offering you the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised qualification with courses underpinned by leading-edge research in a vibrant learning environment.

College of Business and Economics
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140
Law Building, Level 4
University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch
Phone: +64 3 364 2316
Email: bsec@canterbury.ac.nz
Website: www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz


KEY PERSONNEL
Professor Adrian Sawyer (Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Commerce, College of Business and Economics), +64 3 364 3113,
adrian.sawyer@canterbury.ac.nz
Dr Peter Cammock (Management Development Programmes Director, College of Business and Economics), +64 3 364 2657,
peter.cammock@canterbury.ac.nz

PROGRAMMES
University of Canterbury MBA
Suitable For: Experienced professionals looking to develop their general management skills and to build a foundation for a lifetime of leadership.
Cost: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents: NZ $31,260*. International students: NZ$47,580*.(*2012 fees, GST inclusive)
Qualification: MBA
Accreditation: Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Duration: 15 months full-time, 2 1/2 to 5 years part-time
Prerequisites: Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, undergraduate degree. International applicants need to provide IELTS/TOEFL and GMAT scores.
Spaces Available: 35
Key Tutors / Faculty: Dr Peter Cammock,Management Development Programmes Director
Format: On campus (Christchurch)
Description: UC's internationally accredited, world-class MBA programme places emphasis on the development of responsible leadership founded on sound business acumen, a strategic perspective and innovation. The programme supports individuals who want to make the transition into significant and contributing leadership roles.
Applications close: 25 November 2011

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GradDipBA)
Suitable For: Technical and professional people looking to develop their leadership and management abilities. The GradDipBA is particularly suitable for those who do not have an undergraduate degree as it provides a pathway to the UC MBA programme.
Cost: : New Zealand citizens and permanent residents: NZ$15,960*. International students: NZ$24,120*. (*2012 fees, GST inclusive)
Qualification: GradDipBA
NZQA Registered: Yes
Duration: 8 months full-time, 20 months to 4 years part-time.
Prerequisites: Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, undergraduate degree (those without an undergraduate degree may be considered in consultation with the Management Development Programmes Director). International applicants need to provide IELTS/TOEFL and GMAT scores.
Spaces Available: 35
Key Tutors: Dr Peter Cammock, Management Development Programmes Director
Format: On campus (Christchurch)
Description:The GradDipBA is designed to enable busy professionals to continue their learning and development while remaining in full-time employment.
Closing Date for Application: 25 November 2011

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership (PGCertStratLdrship)
Suitable For: Experienced managers who are keen to develop their leadership capability and future career prospects. Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership courses can be credited to both the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and the UC MBA programme.
Cost: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents: NZ$1,275 per module*. International students: NZ$1,955 per module*. (*2012 fees, GST inclusive):
Qualification: PGCertStratLdrship
NZQA Registered: Yes
Duration: 6 modules (taught on a Friday and Saturday) over 2 years, anytime start.
Prerequisites: Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, undergraduate degree (those without an undergraduate degree may be considered in consultation with the Management Development Programmes Director). International applicants need to provide IELTS/ TOEFL and GMAT scores.
Spaces Available: 20 per module
Key Tutors/ Faculty: Dr Peter Cammock, Management Development Programmes Director
Format: On campus (Christchurch)
Description: The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership meets the demands of business professionals by providing leadership and strategy courses in a condensed modular format. The six modules include, Foundations of Responsible Leadership, Managerial Skills and Organisational Behaviour, Leading Change, Managing People and Performance, Leading Sustainable Enterprises, and Business Strategy and Innovation. Each module provides practical evidence-based tools and utilises frameworks that are focused on building capability in managerial leadership and strategy.
Applications close: A month before module start date.





UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
The University of Otago’s School of Business offers a range of courses and qualifications from undergraduate level right through to executive education. The School is EQUIS and AACSB accredited which ensures qualifications are of an international standard and globally portable.

School of Business, University of Otago
PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054
60 Clyde Street, Dunedin 9016
Phone: 0-3-479 8149
Email: business@otago.ac.nz
Website: www.otago.ac.nz/business


KEY PERSONNEL
• Professor George Benwell (Dean, School of Business), dean@business.otago.ac.nz
• Mark Wilesmith (Academic Manager, School of Business), mark.wilesmith@otago.ac.nz

COURSES
Master of Entrepreneurship
Suitable For: Recent graduates and professionals who aspire to become entrepreneurs.
Qualification: MEntr
Duration: 15 months – seven three day block courses run over 12 months, and a 20 week business project.
Location: Dunedin – February intake (applications close in January), Queenstown – July intake (applications close in June).
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree or relevant work experience/qualifications.
Spaces Available: 35
Key Personnel: Ruth Matika ruth.matika@otago.ac.nz
Format: The programme consists of seven modules. Each module consists of an intensive three-day block course with additional projectbased assignments. The programme concludes with a five-month practical project based on the student’s or local entrepreneur’s new venture.

Master of Commerce/Master of Business/Master of Tourism
Suitable For: Those seeking to develop thorough business research skills.
Qualification: MCom, MBus, MTour
Duration: MCom (Thesis only: minimum 12 months full-time), MBus (Up to 18 months full-time), MTour (12 months)
Available: Full-time, Part-time
Prerequisites: MCom (BCom(Hons), PGDipCom or equivalent). MBus (Undergraduate degree in relevant field). MTour (Undergraduate degree in relevant field).
Spaces Available: Open offer of place subject to satisfactory grades.
Format: MCom (On-campus self-directed, supervised research). MBus (On-campus course + individual project). MTour (On-campus course + independent research).
Description: The MCom is a research degree which develops research skills, an in-depth knowledge of a chosen area of business and provides the basis of an academic career. The MBus is a professionally orientated specialist degree designed to develop applied research skills, enhance knowledge and provide a basis for career progression. The MTour is an interdisciplinary programme that examines the phenomena of tourism, leisure, sport, recreation, events, and hospitality from social, commercial, and environmental perspectives.

The Otago MBA
Suitable For: Experienced managers, professionals and administrators seeking a broad foundation across all aspects of the external business environment, as well as development in the functional areas of management and strategy.
Qualification: MBA (full-time or part-time)
Duration:The MBA is full-time over 16 months with April intake (Applications close 1 December for domestic students and 31 October for international students). Part-time students can complete the MBA over a period of up to five years.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree, minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience, balanced GMAT of 550+, leadership skills.
Format: On campus (Dunedin)
Key Faculty: Ian Lafferty (Director, Executive Programmes), ian.lafferty@otago.ac.nz
Description: A high quality academically rigorous programme with a strong focus on managerial relevance, practical application and personal development.

Executive Education Open Courses
www.otagoshortcourses.co.nz
Suitable For: Middle to senior managers with developed functional and industry skills who wish to enhance their managerial skill base.
Qualification: Can lead towards Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Management (PGCertEM), or Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management (PGDipEM).
Duration: Series of five-day courses covering various managerial and organisational topics or tailored to an individual organisation’s requirements.
Available:On-campus or onsite (customised courses for organisations)
Spaces Available: Participants to each course are limited to ensure an interactive learning environment.
Key Faculty: Megan Crawford (Manager), megan.crawford@otago.ac.nz
Format: Executive Education open courses are designed to give you maximum return for your time and money. Unlike other courses which provide a completely prescribed set of topics for study, the Executive Education course options allow individials to select areas for their own personal development – all of which can be studied independently and can lead towards either the PGCertEM or PGDipEM.




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