How the MITO Business Administration Programme works
Anybody involved in MITO's industries can enrol in MITO's Business Administration Programme. The 2-year programme involves training at work, attending tutorial workshops and putting time into home study.
Who can do MITO's Business Administration Programme
How the programme is organised
What support do you get to do the programme
Programme costs and financial help
I want to do the programme - what now?
Who can do MITO's Business Administration Programme
You can enrol in MITO's Business Administration Programme if you:
- are working full-time in one of MITO's industries
- have a role in an administration or technical team
- have access to a computer
- have your employer's support to do the programme
- are able to take time off work to attend the tutorial workshops
- are prepared to put your own time into study for your unit standards.
How the programme is organised
We have designed this programme to cover the widest possible range of workplace situations.
You will get customised resources and study materials for all the unit standards you need to complete.
During the programme, you will:
- participate in study groups
- complete group projects
- do home study
- be assessed against unit standards.
Tutorial workshops
You will attend tutorial workshops over the 2 years - approximately one every two months.
Workshops are a vital part of this programme. The topics they cover include:
- Business Information Processing
- Business Administration Services
- People Development and Co-ordination
- Quality Management
- Systems and Resources Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Generic Computing
Between the tutorial workshops you will need to complete the requirements set out in the resources and study materials to have the best chance of success with your assessments.
Achieving your qualifications
You need a total of 118 credits to complete the programme and gain the qualifications.
Find out more about the unit standards included in the programme.
What support you get to do the programme
When you enrol in MITO's Business Administration Programme, you can be assured of plenty of assistance.
Your MITO Industry Training Advisor
Your local MITO Industry Training Advisor (ITA) is there to support you the entire way! Before you enrol, your MITO ITA will meet you and your employer to explain the programme and answer any questions you may have. From then on, they are only a phone call away.
MITO National Office
The team at MITO National Office is also just a phone call away. Just call the freephone number at 0800 88 21 21 and they will help you with anything you need.
Your training provider
A training company has been engaged by MITO to deliver the tutorial workshops. Their trainers are available to answer your questions during your participation in the programme.
The training company is also responsible for reviewing and marking your work and providing you with feedback.
In your workplace
Your employer or supervisor will be a great source of support and relevant information during your study. They'll be able to help you learn more about the business and industry.
Programme costs and financial help
MITO Business Administration Programme training fee
You pay MITO a training fee of $880 (GST exclusive) each year (2011 prices). This covers all your training and assessment costs, including:
- tutorial workshops
- customised resources and study materials
- ongoing support from your training provider
- regular visits (at least four times a year) from your MITO ITA
- easy access to your MITO ITA for any questions you have between visits
- assessment of your competency
- administrative support from MITO National Office, including registering your achievements on the National Qualifications Framework.
Financial help with your costs
Some employers agree to cover part or all of the cost of the annual training fee.
Some banks may offer tertiary packages that can help with your fees while you're working towards your industry qualification.
If you have links with Māori iwi, you may be able to get assistance through them. For further information, contact your rūnanga, marae committee, or trust board.
Your payment options
You can pay your annual training fee by cheque, cash, internet banking, direct credit, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
I want to do the programme - what now?
Check out that you have the support of your employer to enrol for the programme. Invite your local MITO ITA to come and discuss the programme with you and your employer. Its important that you get all your questions answered!
How you enrol
It's simple! Just contact your local MITO ITA or MITO National Office. We need a minimum number of enrolments within a region to be able to offer the MITO Business Administration Programme. We can confirm your starting date when you enquire.
Register your interest for MITO's Business Administration Programme here.
Contact us to answer questions about MITO's Business Administration Programme or to provide any assistance or advice you may need.
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