Taught Programmes

475120 Business Information Management

An introduction to information systems and an exploration of the way in which business manages the information it requires for decision making. The foci of this paper are the development of statistical and accounting techniques for collecting, analysing and interpreting information generated by business. Topics include quantitative and qualitative research methods and an introduction to the ethics of research.

475130 Globalisation and Business Enterprise

This paper draws on theoeretical frameworks from social science, management, marketing, economics and statistics to analyse contemporary business issues and to forecast some likely future trends. These include an analysis of NZ trade, globalisation, the knowledge economy, transformation of work and its effects on the individual. Issues explored include Human Rights, entrepreneurship, e-business, the impact of technology and working in virtual teams. This paper will also include collection and interpretation of statistical data to assist with business decision making.

407105 Human Computer Interaction

An analysis of the cognitive processes, styles of learning and other human behaviour that determine how people operate and make use of computer technology effectively and what implications these behaviours have for the design of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Builds understanding of the tools and techniques that assist the design and development of efficient, effective, and satisfying HCI.