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Gain qualifications from both New Zealand and Japan

IPU NEW ZEALAND

The IPU double degree is due to start from April 2017 (pending approval)

57 Aokautere Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4472, New ZealandPhone: 06 354 0922 | Email: nzinfo@ipu.ac.nz

www.ipu.ac.nz

The world of the 21st century calls for people who can think creatively, solve problems, and understand the multiple perspectives of our fellow citizens. Because of our isolated location in the South Pacific, New Zealanders have traditionally been curious and fascinated about life beyond our shores. IPU New Zealand provides a tertiary education

that dramatically expands the horizons of our New Zealand students. They share classes and live with fellow students from over 20 different countries; their studies are interdisciplinary in nature; and they are prepared for the wide world of tomorrow.

Live and work overseasMany young New Zealanders want to live and work overseas, and the countries of the South Pacific Rim are becoming increasingly popular. IPU New Zealand’s graduates can be found all around the world, in the fields of hospitality and tourism, business and commerce, international relations, and in many multinational companies, government agencies, NGOs and educational institutions.

Learn valuable skillsThe young men and women who pass through our programmes have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to participate effectively in their own or other countries. Most gain considerable skill in foreign languages and deep understanding of other cultures.

Make international connectionsOur institute has a family feel, and our students develop a strong international outlook. In class, outside class, and in extra-curricular activities, you will learn about other cultures, make international connections and develop career opportunities for the years ahead. As a student at IPU New Zealand, you will be moving along the road to success. IPU New Zealand will challenge and guide you towards your goal of playing a part in the world of tomorrow.

Professor Wayne L Edwards, OBE President

WELCOME to IPU New Zealand

6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY AT IPU NEW ZEALAND

We are ranked by the NZQA atthe highest level for educational performance. Our graduates are sought after by Japanese organisations.

You have the opportunity to gain international experience through our international exchange programmes with International Pacific University in Okayama, Japan, and the Tokyo International Business College in Tokyo, Japan.

We are recognised for our strong interdisciplinary study programmes in International Business, International Relations, Japanese, English, TESOL, Environmental Studies, and Mandarin Chinese, teaching both professional knowledge and practical skills.

We support our students with career development and job placement. You can access internship programmes while studying and on graduation, you can apply for work opportunities in Japan through our Soshi Educational Group (SEG) programme.

We keep our classes small to build close relationships between teachers and students. Teachers and support staff keep in close contact with 
you to enhance both your academic achievement and your welfare.

Students and lecturers at IPU New Zealand come from over 20 different countries. They bring their multi-national perspectives to your life on campus, from classes right through to your life in the halls of residence.

WE OFFER INTERNATIONALLYRECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS WE FOCUS ON THE BIG PICTUREYOU COULD STUDY IN JAPAN

OUR GRADUATES ENJOYSUCCESSFUL CAREER PATHWAYS OUR CAMPUS IS A COMMUNITY WE ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE

Academic Staff

CONTENTS STUDYING AT IPU NEW ZEALAND

Double Degree Programme 5 IPU $10,000 Business Award competition 6 Career Pathways 7Graduate Profiles 8Academic Programmes 10Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies 12Major in International Business 14Major in International Relations 16Major in Japanese Studies 18Major in Language Studies 20Mandarin 22 Major in Environmental Studies 23 Master of International Studies 24Post Graduate Diploma of International Studies 24

LIVING AT IPU NEW ZEALAND

Campus Map 26Living on campus 28 Accomodation Fees 29 Facilities 30Student life 32Support for our students 34Events Calendar 36

MORE INFORMATION

Course Fees 37 Palmerston North City 38 History of IPU New Zealand 39

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THE IPU NEW ZEALAND DOUBLE DEGREE*

Entrepreneurship Award*GAIN QUALIFICATIONS FROM BOTH NEW ZEALAND AND JAPAN$10,000

IPU New Zealand’s double degree gives you the opportunity to undertake a minimum of four years' study in a global business programme, gaining degrees from both New Zealand and Japan. In this programme you will gain practical business, language, management and leadership skills necessary that international companies want. *Pending approval. Structure is subject to change.

DOUBLE DEGREE – STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND After completing your course at IPU Japan you will then return to the IPU New Zealand campus, in order to complete the degree programme in New Zealand. With a programme of study encompassing international business, international relations, environmental and language studies, you will learn how to apply your interdisciplinary knowledge to the changing world.

- Interdisciplinary focus, develop critical thinking- Job-hunting support and business start-up support available- Individual support through small class sizes

COURSE FEATURES

IPU New Zealand Campus

DOUBLE DEGREE – STUDY IN JAPANIn your first year you will travel to IPU Japan to study the Japanese language and international business. With this international programme, we aim to create global business people who can communicate in Japanese and English and develop a wide network of professional contacts.

- Study Japanese language and culture as well as business- Develop your skills in an international internship

IPU Japan Campus

COURSE FEATURES

IPU New Zealand students individually or as a team compete for the chance to have seed capital start their own business.The successful pitch will recieve $10,000 seed capital to start their business. On graduation you could own your own business. That would be a huge start to your career. *Planned start May 2017. Pending approval. Final conditions will be advertised before the competition has started and are subject to change

International Pacific University (IPU) International Pacific University (IPU) was established in 2007 in Okayama, Japan. The IPU New Zealand- IPU Japan Study Exchange Programme is an option for students in their second or third year of study at IPU New Zealand. During the one-term exchange, students attend classes delivered in Japanese. Exchange students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities from sports and martial arts to dance and music groups.

http://www.ipu-japan.ac.jp/global

IPU (Okayama, Japan)

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU GET A GREAT JOB

LANGUAGE AND BUSINESS ARE A STRONG MIX = OUR GRADUATES GET GOOD JOBS These are just some of the jobs our graduates have been recruited for:

“We have Careers NZ on campus two days a week to help students find jobs when they graduate.”

CAR IMPORTER-EXPORTER IN JAPANTV NEWS PRESENTER IN INDONESIAINTERPRETER FOR RUGBY TEAMS IN JAPANTRANSLATORMANAGEMENT TRAINER FOR FORTUNE 500 COMPANIESCOMPANY OWNER / PARTNERNATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR FOR JAPANEDITOR FOR ENGLISH TEXT BOOK COMPANYREAL ESTATE MANAGER IN JAPAN

HR MANAGER FOR RECRUITMENT COMPANYKINDERGARTEN MANAGER AND DIRECTOR IN JAPANSALES COORDINATOR FOR A MAGAZINE IN JAPANKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER IN SINGAPORESENIOR ANALYSTHOSPITALITY MANAGER, JAPANASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER, JAPANENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER, JAPAN

YOUR FUTURE YOUR CHOICE

LEARN BUSINESS AND A LANGUAGE

New Zealand business is getting more global every year, so graduates need business and language skills.

Imagine if you could do business in another language.

We don’t just teach students languages, we help them master them. Put language skills together

with business skills and you have a powerful mix that will help you get work in New Zealand and overseas.

GET OVERSEASEXPERIENCEHere at IPU New Zealand you can get real experience that you can’t get anywhere else.

We have unbeatable international connections.

You have the option of doing one semester at IPU Japan in Okayama paying the same fees as IPU New Zealand. We can also organise both local and international internships so you can get real work experience.

GET A JOBThere is no point in getting a degree if you can’t

get a great job. We pride ourselves on helping our graduates get jobs. We have access to overseas jobs

that other institutions do not. In our international organisation we have one of the largest high schools

in Japan. Every year they seek our graduates.

If you do well in your study, we can pretty much guarantee you a job teaching in Japan.

MANAGING PARTNER AQUITY INTERNATIONAL LTD., AUCKLANDBACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES MAJOR

ENGLISH TEACHER, SAY IT RIGHT LANGUAGE SCHOOL, JAPANBACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, JAPANESE STUDIES MAJOR

ESOL TEACHER, OMP WORLD SCHOOL ANYANG, SOUTH KOREABACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, JAPANESE STUDIES MAJOR, TRINITY TESOL CERTIFICATE

ENGLISH TEACHER ENGLISH TEXT BOOK EDITORBACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

ANDREW BECKER“IPU New Zealand gave me the skills and base of contacts to build an export business throughout the Asia-Pacific region. I use skills gained at IPU New Zealand on a daily basis in a field that is very diverse and challenging. Building a rapidly growing business requires a unique skill set, which I gained at IPU New Zealand. The Japanese I learned on campus gave me a huge advantage in Japan, without this I would not be where I am today! Finally, the lifestyle at IPU New Zealand is great – for me it was a combination of study, sports, personal development, a comfortable campus life, and having a lot of fun!”

JUSTIN STAFFORD“IPU New Zealand opened the door for me to work internationally and I will never forget them. I am working in Japan now and have plans to travel to other parts of the world to teach English and to bring all these rich experiences back to share with other young New Zealanders. If you want to take that big step into the world and discover all the richness of an international experience, you only have to take that little step into IPU New Zealand.”

PETER MERRIGAN“Over the three years at IPU New Zealand, I enjoyed all of my classes. I made life-long friends, joined many sports/cultural groups, and involved myself in various festivals and events. IPU New Zealand provided me with the knowledge and people skills that have made me successful in my previous business and education career in Tokyo, and my current role within the Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington. Looking back, I can say, without a doubt, that deciding to study at IPU New Zealand was the best decision I have ever made.”

SHELLEY HASTINGS“I currently work as an English teacher and English content creator, which involves translation, editing and writing work. My Japanese classes at IPU really helped me hone my language skills to a level where I am able to do translation work and the teaching papers and TESOL course I took through IPU have been invaluable in terms of giving me the confidence and skills to be a good teacher.”

ENGLISH TEACHER AEON, TOKYOBACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRSBACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

GRADUATE PROFILES

NICOLE PROWSE“At IPU New Zealand, I was able to acquire the skills I need to pursue my career in teaching English abroad.The opportunity to study Japanese in Okayama at IPU Japan broadened my perspective of the world and enhanced my Japanese knowledge. On my three-year journey at IPU New Zealand I have made lifetime friends from all over the globe, who I now consider my family..”

DEVON GRAY“At IPU New Zealand, I had the opportunity to live and learn with friends from all over the world. I really enjoyed learning about their different cultures and languages, both in class and in the several student groups and clubs I led. So many doors are opened for you here. If you put in the effort and use the experience you gain wisely, you are guaranteed to succeed, both at IPU and in life.”

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Today it is no longer practical to focus on a single subject area in tertiary study. Instead, graduates with a wide range of knowledge, perspectives, and practical problem-solving skills are in demand. The world economy revolves around business and politics, and at IPU New Zealand we consider these points from international business, international relations, and environmental perspectives. In order to develop young people into leaders of the future, we don’t teach with a narrow focus; instead, we create an environment where students evolve into individuals with versatile skills and knowledge and strong communication skills.

QUALITY ASSURED EDUCATION

DEDICATED EDUCATORS INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

In June 2015, IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute was awarded a Category 1 rating of “Highly Confident” in the two criteria of educational performance and self-assessment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

IPU New Zealand faculty members are carefully chosen educational professionals as well as active researchers in the fields of business, international relations, environment and languages. They all have practical experience beyond theory-based learning; some have professional and/or research experience overseas, and others speak more than three languages. The academic staff of IPU New Zealand work as a group of international teachers, totally dedicated to the education of students in the age of globalisation. At IPU New Zealand, it is not only regular academic staff members who teach. Guest speakers are often invited to give lectures to students. Members of Parliament, ambassadors, diplomats, researchers and even actors have visitedIPU New Zealand to speak to students and help broaden their intellectual horizons.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMESA fully NZQA-accredited tertiary institution, IPU New Zealand offers undergraduate diplomas, a bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma, postgraduate diploma, and a master’s degree - all designed to build your international career. IPU New Zealand’s qualifications are internationally recognised, carrying the same status as those conferred by publicly funded universities.

International Business

International Relations

International Environment

LanguagesStudies

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

1ST YEARNZQA LEVEL 5

1ST YEARNZQA LEVEL 8

2ND YEARNZQA LEVEL 9

DIPLOMA IN JAPANESE STUDIES

(DJAST)

BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (BCIS)

- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

- JAPANESE STUDIES- LANGUAGE STUDIES

- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (MIS)

TRINITY TESOL CERTIFICATE

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (GDIS)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (PDIS)

2ND YEARNZQA LEVEL 6

3RD YEARNZQA LEVEL 7

Mr. Grant Smith /Mayor, Palmerston North

H.E. Virginia Honrado Benavidez / Ambassador to New Zealand Embassy of the Philippines

H.E. Mr. David Huebner / Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to New Zealand Embassy of the United States of America

Mr. Jose Antonio Morato Tavares / The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa

Mr Ian McKelvie / MP for Rangitikei

H.E. Mr Yong Kyu Park / Ambassador of the Republic of Korea

H.E. Mr. Noppadon Theppitak / Ambassador, Royal Thai Embassy

Mr. Michalis Rokas / Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to New Zealand

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THE BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (BCIS) IS A FULLY NZQA-ACCREDITED THREE-YEAR DEGREE. In this interdisciplinary programme you have the opportunity to study in the key areas of: International Business, International Relations, Japanese Studies, Language Studies, and Environmental Studies.

You can also expand your core skills through the study of Japanese and Mandarin languages and cultures, in addition to acquiring a variety of research and critical analysis skills, all geared towards guaranteeing your success both in New Zealand and internationally. Unique to IPU New Zealand is the final year project students complete. Designed to build a bridge between your degree and career, the project gives you practical training in collating, analysing, and presenting information as well as thinking independently and critically when investigating your chosen topic.

A major formally recognises your choice of speciality within the BCIS. It provides a more structured programme of study, helps you to market yourself to employers, and provides you with effective and recognisable preparation for postgraduate studies. Students also have the option to complete their BCIS with a double major, requiring additional papers.

BCIS MAJORS

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

COMPULSORY PAPERS

NZQA Level: Level 7 (see page 37 for entry requirements)

Credits: 360 (24 papers)

Duration: 3 years

Intakes: April, August and January

See pages 15 to 23 for more detailed information on each major.■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 24 PAPERS, CONSISTING OF:

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STUDIES(BCIS)

BCIS

BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

→ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS→ INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS→ JAPANESE STUDIES→ LANGUAGE STUDIES→ ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

→ The 8 compulsory papers

→ 6 language and/or culture papers (Japanese, Mandarin, English)

→ 8 papers from your chosen major

→ 2 elective papers from any area

→ 30.501 Principles of Economics

→ 40.501 Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

→ 50.501 Introduction to International Relations

→ 90.501-601 Research/Study Skills 1, 2

→ 90.610 Internationalism

→ 90.701 A/B Interdisciplinary Project

THE FOLLOWING MAJORS ARE OFFERED AT IPU NEW ZEALAND:

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AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR PROVIDES GRADUATES WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF FUNDAMENTAL BUSINESS DISCIPLINES AND INTEGRATES THESE TO PROVIDE THE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO FACE THE INCREASING COMPLEXITY AND DEMANDS OF A GLOBALISED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

Students gain a solid grounding in practical business concepts and principles through instruction that places equal emphasis on both theory and application. The study of contemporary international business will equip students with the relevant experience to seek employment in both international companies and small business.

MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

Please Note: Not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year. IPU New Zealand offers a pathway to enter Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) as an Accounting Technician.* These nine papers need to be taken to fulfil the requirements for the CAANZ Accounting Technician Pathway. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

Major in International Business Major in International Business

→ ACCOUNTING→ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS → ENTREPRENEURSHIP→ FINANCE→ INVESTMENT→ MANAGEMENT→ MARKETING→ RETAIL→ INTERNATIONAL TRADE

→*30.501 Principles of Economics

→*30.511 Financial and Management Accounting

→ 30.512 Marketing and Society

→*30.513 New Zealand and International Business Law

→ 30.514 Business and Sustainability

→*30.515 Information Technology for Accounting

→ *30.610 Advanced Management Accounting

→ 30.611 The Asia Pacific Business Environment

→ 30.612 International Marketing

→ 30.613 Strategic Management

→*30.614 Organisational Behaviour

→ 30.615 International Business Internship

→ 30.616 The Business of the Environment

→*30.620 Auditing

→*30.711 Corporate and International Finance

→ 30.712 The Management of Multinational Companies

→ 30.713 Managerial Economics

→ 30.714 International Business

→*30.715 Advanced Financial Accounting

→ 30.716 Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS

Please Note: Not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

By identifying and assessing the complexities of international politics at the regional, national, and global level through theoretical frameworks and real-life case studies, you will gain a greater understanding of how the world functions. International relations papers incorporate special guest lectures from diplomats, military personnel, and industry leaders.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

GLOBAL INITIATIVES ARE LARGELY DETERMINED BY INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. STUDYING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GLOBAL EFFECTS OF HISTORICAL AND CURRENT WORLD AFFAIRS.

Major in International Relations Major in International Relations

→ CIVIL DEFENCE→ FOREIGN AFFAIRS→ MILITARY→ NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOs)→ PUBLIC SERVICE

→ 50.514 NZ-East Asian Relations

→ 50.515 Introduction to Political Studies

→ 50.611 Human Rights

→ 50.612 Politics of the Free Market

→ 50.615 South East Asia

→ 50.711 War and Peace: Security and Stability

→ 50.712 Foreign Policy in the Information Age

→ 50.713 North East Asia

→ 50.714 Politics of the Environment

→ 20.711 Social Conflict in Modern Japan

→ 20.713 Japanese Foreign Policy

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THE JAPANESE STUDIES MAJOR WILL SUIT THOSE STUDENTS WISHING TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE, AND DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF JAPANESE CULTURE, BUSINESS, AND SOCIETY.

The significant numbers of Japanese students at IPU New Zealand are a wonderful resource for practicing the language every day. IPU New Zealand also runs a Language Buddy system which pairs up native Japanese students with Japanese learners, to encourage peer support learning. This opportunity, combined with the fact that all IPU New Zealand teachers of Japanese are native speakers, help make IPU New Zealand a leading institution for Japanese studies in New Zealand.

Japanese cultural events and interaction both inside and outside of the classroom provide our students with the experience and the confidence they need to perfect both their Japanese language skills and their Japanese cultural and business etiquette. Students are encouraged to participate in a study exchange at International Pacific University in Okayama Prefecture.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

Please Note: not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year. ■ These compulsory papers are required to complete a major in Japanese Studies. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

MAJOR IN JAPANESE STUDIES

IPU New Zealand and IPU Japan Exchange Programme

Major in Japanese Studies Major in Japanese Studies

→ JAPANESE OWNED CORPORATIONS WITH GLOBAL NETWORKS→ FOREIGN AFFAIRS→ INTERPRETING→ TRANSLATION SERVICES→ ENGLISH TEACHING→ FOREIGN TRADE→ TOURISM

→*20.501/503 20.601/603 20.701/703 Japanese: Speaking and Listening

→*20.502/504 20.602/604 20.702/704 Japanese: Reading and Writing

→ 20.511/611 Japanese Civilisation

→ 20.512/612 Japanese Business

→ 20.605/606 Japanese Advanced II (A-D)

→ 20.705/706 Japanese Advanced III (A-D)

→ 20.709 Japanese to English Translation

→*20.711 Social Conflict in Modern Japan

→ 20.713 Japanese Foreign Policy

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It also includes basic language teaching methodologies. For those planning a career in teaching, it is an excellent preparation for teaching any language to non-native speakers. Many Language Studies students opt to enrol 
in the LTCL Trinity College London Certificate of TESOL* (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) offered at IPU New Zealand, as part of their course. This qualification, which can also be taken as a stand-alone 10-week course (5 weeks distance, 5 weeks on campus), is an internationally recognised qualification - an invaluable tool for those seeking an international career.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

TRINITY CERT TESOLThe Trinity CertTESOL is an internationally recognised qualification suited to those who wish to teach English as a second language, but who possess little or no experience in doing so. This programme equips students with the basic skills and knowledge required for ESOL teachers. It gives students a firm foundation for self-evaluation and opportunities for further professional development. It is also suitable for trained teachers who are not trained in TESOL. The certificate can be completed as part of the Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies IPU New Zealand.*

*Additional fees are payable to complete the Trinity TESOL Certificate.

MAJOR IN LANGUAGE

STUDIES with a focus on TESOL

THIS MAJOR IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF HOW LANGUAGES WORK, THROUGH STUDYING LANGUAGE STRUCTURE, LANGUAGE SYSTEMS AND LITERARY TEXTS.

Major in Language Studies Major in Language Studies

→ LANGUAGE TEACHING→ FOREIGN AFFAIRS→ TRANSLATION SERVICES→ MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

→ 10.505 Introduction to Language and Culture

→ 10.511 Intercultural Communication

→ 10.512 The Contemporary Short Story

→ 10.513 Advanced English Skills

→ 10.616 Introduction to Language Teaching

→ 10.617 Introduction to Language Learning

→ 10.611 The Study of Language

→ 10.612 Asia Pacific Cultures through Literary Texts

→ 10.615 Creative Writing

→ 10.614/711 English as an International Language

→ 10.712 Literature and the Land

→ 10.713A/B Introduction to Language Teaching or LTCL* The Licentiate of Trinity College London Certificate of TESOL Course (30 credits)

→ 10.714 Teaching Young Learners

Please Note: Not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year.

■ The Licentiate of Trinity College London Certificate of TESOL (LTCL) Course can be counted as equivalent to 10.713 A and B combined. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

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THIS MAJOR GIVES YOU A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING THE WORLD TODAY AND HOW THESE ISSUES INFLUENCE AND ARE INFLUENCED BY BUSINESS, POLITICS, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.Environmental and business sustainability is a key feature of this programme. Students can also explore the process of tourism planning and development in the context of ecologically sustainable development. You will consider the relationship between tourism and heritage management and the role of tourism as a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon.

Please Note: not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

WITH ONE FIFTH OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION CHINESE, AND MANDARIN ONE OF THE SIX OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE UNITED NATIONS, MANDARIN IS THE LANGUAGE OF TOMORROW’S BUSINESS WORLD. DISCOVER THE CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AND OPEN UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES.

Please note: Not all papers are guaranteed to be offered every year. ■ For a detailed description of each paper, see our website www.ipu.ac.nz

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

MANDARIN

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PAPERS

MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL

STUDIES

Mandarin

IPU New Zealand’s Mandarin papers give students an introduction to Chinese culture and history, and a solid foundation in the language. Focusing on all four language strands- reading, writing, listening and speaking- students become confident in expressing themselves in Mandarin and maintaining simple conversations. Our native Chinese teachers use a variety of exciting resources and interactive teaching methods to give you a great introduction to Mandarin and the Chinese culture.

→ BUSINESS→ FOREIGN AFFAIRS→ TRANSLATION SERVICES→ TOURISM→ ENGLISH TEACHING→ FOREIGN TRADE

→ 70.511 Chinese I (Mandarin)

→ 70.512 Chinese II (Mandarin)

→ 70.611 Chinese III (Mandarin) - Integrated

→ ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT→ ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT→ CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY→ CONSERVATION→ ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT→ ECOTOURISM OPERATOR→ ECOTOURISM GUIDE→ ECOTOURISM PLANNER

→ 30.514 Business and Sustainability

→ 40.511 The Human Environment

→ 40.613 Natural Disasters and Emergency Management

→ 40.614 Biological Conservation

→ 40.615 Regional Environmental Systems and Management

→ 40.616 Urban Environmental Systems and Management

→ 30.616 The Business of the Environment

→ 30.617 Resource Economics

→ 40.713 Global Environmental Issues

→ 40.717 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

→ 40.718 Sustainable Business and Ethics

→ 50.714 Politics of Environmental Sustainability

→ 80.501 Introduction to Tourism

→ 80.502 Introduction to Ecotourism

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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL

STUDIES& POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

The MIS and PDIS programmes foster your potential as a leader, manager, and decision maker. Assessments and activities within the programmes encourage your development in the following skills:

• Leadership and People Management • Entrepreneurial and Creative Thinking • Communication • Business Management• Teamwork and Collaboration

These are the key skills employers are looking for in their senior managers.

COURSE STRUCTURE

All postgraduate students are required to take FIVE papers including: TWO COMPULSORY PAPERS:• Resource Management• Postgraduate Research Methods

THREE ELECTIVE PAPERS: • People, the Planet and Sustainability• Business, the Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility

IPU New Zealand’s postgraduate programme is not designed to make you a specialist – it is designed to help you become a dynamic and proficient generalist for understanding and dealing with a range of situations requiring interdisciplinary solutions. As such, career options for Master of International Studies (MIS) and Postgraduate Diploma of International Studies (PDIS) graduates are not limited to any single industry – both can facilitate your entry into roles requiring leadership, management, decision making, analytical and critical thinking, and human resource managment.

• Science, the Environment and Policy Making• Politics and Development • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Contemporary Marketing• Sustainability and Management Accounting • International Human Resource Management • Leadership, Communication and Change Management

Students successfully completing 150 credits may then graduate with a PDIS .

YEAR TWO MASTERS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ONLY (MIS)

Students may select from the following:

1. Executive Project (60 credits) + one Level 8 paper (30 credits)2. Executive Strategic Project (90 credits)3. Research Paper (60 credits) + one Level 8 paper (30 credits)4. Thesis (90 credits)

Students successfully completing the remaining 90 credits in Year two may then graduate with a MIS.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Candidates with an existing undergraduate degree from a recognised institution may apply to take the programme. All teaching in the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of International Studies is in English. Applicants who are not native speakers of English must produce evidence of one of the following English Language examinations in satisfaction of the minimum language entry requirement for admission:

• A score of 6.5 or better in IELTS (Academic) or equivalent with no bands lower than 6.0.

Candidates with lesser scores may still apply for admission. Permission to enter the programme may in some cases be granted subject to pre-admission completion of English or content courses in order to satisfy minimum English requirements

Master of International Studies & Postgraduate Diploma of International Studies

NZQA Level: Level 9 (You must hold a Bachelor’s degree)

Credits: 240

Duration: 5 semesters (minimum)

Intakes: January, April and August

NZQA Level: Level 8 (You must hold a Bachelor’s degree)

Credits: 150

Duration: 3 semesters (minimum)

Intakes: January, April and August

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

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C IPU New Zealand has a variety of facilities to improve the student experience while on campus. Rather than the large lecture halls found in other tertiary institutes, we hold classes in small classrooms, allowing teachers to focus on and cultivate the growth of the individuals in the class. The Recreation Centre, used by student clubs and for various events, also has an adjoining gym. For special events and guests, we have the on campus ‘Swan House’, and the Kan Performing Arts Centre was recently developed for dance and music clubs to use. EXTENSIVE FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS

HALLS OF RESIDENCEAll 10 of our campus Halls of Residence are single-sex, and patrolled by our on-campus security. A student ‘Hall Leader’ is assigned to each hall, to provide assistance to students living on campus.

LIBRARYThe Library is a study space where students can work on research and assignments, whilst enjoying the panoramic view. The Library also has two tutorial rooms, used for teaching purposes, and for student club meetings.

RECREATION CENTREThe Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose venue, hosting events such as club practices, and student assemblies. A gym and a Dojo are also housed within the building, and are available for student use until 11pm each day.

ADMINISTRATION CENTREStudents can visit the Administration Centre, where Student Support staff and senior faculty members work, to register for classes, collect packages, receive and fill out documents, ask for advice on personal matters, and much more.

SWAN HOUSESwan House is mainly used to host ambassadors and guests from affiliated schools. Dinners for parents attending our commencement and graduation ceremonies are also held here.

KAN - PERFORMING ARTS CENTREThe Kan Performing Arts Centre is a fully soundproofed building, with two studio floors available for use. Before events, it is common to see dance and musical clubs practicing there until late at night.

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Living on campus is a great way to meet new people from all over the world and stay connected on campus. It’s convenient too, with a supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants and more only a five-minute walk away.

Halls have community kitchens and common rooms, gardened foyers and laundry facilities. Each hall is run by a Hall Leader and Assistant Hall Leader, who can also help you with any questions you may have about campus life. Rent covers the use of all hall facilities as well as three meals day in the Dining Hall.

“I love waking up in my hall and hearing ‘good morning’ in five different languages.” ABBEY WATT, FIRST YEAR STUDENT (2014)

HALLS OF RESIDENCEPRIVATE ROOMS

→ Large (11m2) $240

→ Small (7m2) $220

→ Twin share room $200

THESE WEEKLY PRICES INCLUDE THREE MEALS PER DAY AND 10GB WI-FI INTERNET PER MONTH

LIVING AT IPU NEW ZEALAND

WHILE STUDYING AT IPU NEW ZEALAND, YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF LIVING ON CAMPUS IN ONE OF OUR TEN HALLS OF RESIDENCE.

*Room prices are subject to change from year to year.

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LIBRARY

MEDICAL CARE

DININGHALL

RECREATION CENTRE/KAN

IPU New Zealand has a clinic for students on campus. Students can meet with the general practitioner (GP) and nurse who visit the campus twice a week during lunchtime, to talk about health issues. Prescriptions received can be bought from the pharmacy at the Summerhill shopping centre, a few minutes walk from the campus. If you have any urgent medical issues and need to go to the hospital, a member of Student Support can assist and accompany you.

Delicious and nutritious meals are provided three times a day, 365 days a year. Students can enjoy lunch outside the Dining Hall on a fine day, while some may choose to enjoy their food while reading a book or doing studies. The Dining Hall is also a place to chill out with a coffee.

The Recreation Centre and Kan facilities are available for all IPU New Zealand students to use at their leisure. The Recreation Centre houses our gym, basketball courts and the Dojo, which are used by students or clubs, for events and other activities. Recreation Centre staff can help you with a fitness plan or other related issues. The Kan is our soundproofed music building for use by musical and dance clubs.

FACILITIES AT IPU NEW ZEALAND

IPU New Zealand’s Library provides access to a variety of books, DVDs, online journals and other resources for you to use for study or leisure. There are many study stations for students to use, and separate rooms
 that can be booked for lessons, student study groups and clubs.

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AT IPU NEW ZEALAND, THE BLEND OF CULTURES HAS CREATED A COLOURFUL ARRAY OF EVENTS AND CLUBS FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN.

Students participate in and assist in running major IPU New Zealand events such as the annual talent show, IPU New Zealand Ball and the International Spring Festival. Dance clubs, musical clubs, martial arts and cultural clubs are all also available for you to join. Some IPU New Zealand clubs include:

“At IPU New Zealand I am able to join clubs and try activities that I never thought of

doing at high school- Traditional Japanese Dancing, Kendo, Bodybuilding,

and Frisbee.” RANDOLPH MERTO, FIRST YEAR STUDENT (2014)

IPU New Zealand is well known for its International Spring Festival, held annually in September. Other festivals open to the public, such as a Japanese “Matsuri” and the Indian celebration of Diwali further contribute to our multicultural environment.With students and staff from over 20 different countries, IPU New Zealand provides a unique learning environment for its students. Studying alongside peers from such diverse backgrounds our students are exposed to a range of perspectives on classroom topics.

“Studying with students from so many different countries I have made friends from all over the world - we are like one big family.” SATYA DUHITA, IPU GRADUATE, EMBASSY OF INDONESIA, WELLINGTON.

STUDENTACTIVITIES

MULTICULTURALENVIRONMENT

Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, India, China, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Australia, Malaysia, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Romania, Denmark, Lebanon, Kuwait, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil, Canada, France, Jordan, New Caledonia, Chile, Samoa, and more.

IPU NEW ZEALAND STUDENTS’ COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN

Student Life

PALMERSTON NORTH AND IPU NEW ZEALAND’S DIVERSE AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IS BEST SEEN AT OUR MANY CULTURAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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INDIVIDUALFOCUS

INTERACTIVE CLASSES

The faculty at IPU New Zealand are able to maintain close relationships with their students due to the small class sizes. Lecturers, as well as student support staff, maintain an ‘open-door’ policy at all times to assist students with class work, assignments, and any other issues. Many offer their time and support outside of regular hours, giving their students the best possible chances for success.

All of our graduates say that the discussions and presentations they made to their classmates at IPU New Zealand have helped them immensely. Our lecturers regularly use presentations to teach valuable skills in public speaking and self-confidence that can be used in the workplace.

SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENTS

Student Support is made up of a truly international team that includes staff from New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, India and Indonesia.Our philosophy for Student Support is simple: to ensure students have a safe and supportive environment that encourages them towards a successful graduation. If you have any problems during your time at IPU New Zealand, we are here to help.

“IPU New Zealand has a great learning environment and the staff would always

go the extra mile to help me achieve my goals.”

TOOSHARN HASZARD, IPU NEW ZEALAND GRADUATE, ESOL

TEACHER, JAPAN.

Support for our students

STUDENT SUPPORT

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If you’re unsure of anything and have questions, please feel free to make contact with our New Zealand Study Advisor on:

Phone: 0800 367 472 or 06-354-0922 Email: nzinfo@ipu.ac.nz Website: www.ipu.ac.nz Facebook: IPU New Zealand

(for one year of study, subject to change)

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTSTo study at IPU New Zealand you need to meet the following University Entrance (UE) criteria:

ADULT ADMISSIONNew Zealand or Australian citizens and permanent residents who turn 20 before the start date of their chosen programme are eligible to apply for admission regardless of the above criteria. However, an interview with the Dean is recommended prior to enrolment.

DO YOU HOLD OTHER QUALIFICATIONS? Please contact us if:- you hold other qualifications, such as Cambridge International Examinations or International Baccalaureate- you received your secondary or tertiary education in another country

We can arrange to assess your individual circumstances or qualifications under our Discretionary Entry criteria.

Please contact us for fees for Trinity TESOL, Postgraduate courses, and international student fees.

MORE INFORMATION

MARCH– Immersion Programme

SEPTEMBER– International Spring Festival

APRIL– Orientation for new students

OCTOBER– Ball

MAY– Commencement Ceremony/ Powhiri, Omatsuri

NOVEMBER– Academic Excellence Awards

JUNE– Japanese & English Speech Contests

DECEMBER– Graduation Ceremony

JULY– Multi-cultural Events

JANUARY– Coming of Age Ceremony

AUGUST– IPUs Got Talent

FEBRUARY– Short TESOL Programme

New students arriving at IPU New Zealand participate in the Immersion Programme, to prepare themselves for the higher level of academic writing, business and Japanese language classes.

The Spring Festival, attended by nearly 8,500 people from the wider community, is a celebration of diversity and the changing seasons. Guests can enjoy food and cultural performances by students throughout the day.

The ball is organised in October each year by the Students Association. The students dress in their finest formalwear, and gather together in our Recreation Centre to enjoy the party.

The Academic Excellence Awards celebrate students who have worked hard to achieve exceptional grades each term.

We celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who have completed their study programmes. After being presented with their certificates, the graduates are honoured with a parade through the city centre.

This month, the 5 week short-term TESOL Programme is held. Many students and local residents take part in this course, to further their ambitions of teaching English overseas.

You have the opportunity to participate in this Japanese ceremony, which celebrates young people who have turned 20 in the past year. The new adults are stunning in their formal wear or national dress.

The multi-cultural Orientation brings the new students, coming to us from over 25 different countries, closer together over the course of a week.

The Powhiri and Commencement Ceremony is an annual event to formally welcome our new students. Also, May is when the annual Japanese festival, Omatsuri, is held to showcase Japanese culture.

Students studying these languages take part in the Institute’s annual Speech Contest.

At this time of year, it is common for students to run many small cultural events on campus, showcasing the diversity at IPU New Zealand.

Our own version of the popular TV show. Many students participate in the contest, giving us all a taste of their various talents. Could you be our next winner?

To make sure that students get the most out of their life at IPU New Zealand, our staff and students regularly hold and participate in various events. There are many events in which the cultures of the 25 nationalities represented at IPU New Zealand can be seen and experienced by both students and the locals of Palmerston North. Here is a calendar of some our most prominent events.

IPU NEW ZEALANDANNUAL

CALENDAR

Events Calendar

→ NCEA Level 3→ Have a minimum of 14 credits in each of 3 approved Level 3 subjects→ Have a minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 or higher in numeracy→ Have a minimum of 10 credits at Level 2 or higher in literacy; 5 credits must be in reading and 5 credits must be in writing→ Further details and a list of approved subjects is available at www.nzqa.govt.nz

→ Enrolment Fee: $50 (one-off payment)

→ Tuition Fee: $3,670

→ Facility Fee: $800 (includes access to all on-campus facilities, and all prescribed textbooks)

IMPORTANT DATES

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STARTS MID APRIL

STARTS MID AUGUST

STARTS EARLY JANUARY

ENDS LATE JULY

ENDS EARLY DECEMBER

ENDS EARLY APRIL (YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE 2017 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FROM OUR WEBSITE)

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WELCOME Welcome to Palmerston North, the city of students. It is my privilege to welcome you here on behalf of the city.Palmerston North is home to people from more than 100 different countries. IPU New Zealand is one of the key reasons why our city is becoming more multicultural. It is very fortunate for IPU New Zealand students that IPU New Zealand has received international recognition for its contribution to international education, and that the IPU New Zealand staff are held in high esteem in the educational sector.Our city values multiculturalism. Participation is the key to enjoyment and acceptance. Offering your hand to others; asking if you can join a sport or a club; turning up to support friends; these are key to understanding each other and key to creating a better city.

Grant SmithThe Mayor of Palmerston North

IPU New Zealand is located on the outskirts of Palmerston North. With students from over 60 different countries attending one of the several tertiary institutions in town, the city is often referred to as Student CityThe city centre is a students’ haven, with a variety of restaurants, cafes, shopping, and boutique retail shops. Many people participate at the city’s diverse cultural events, take part in social and community activities, join local sporting clubs, and enjoy shows, numerous walking and bicycle tracks and exhibitions. Frequent buses, the local airport, and Palmerston North’s central location make it easy to get around and see the rest of the country.

The history of IPU New ZealandOur tertiary institute was conceptualised in 1987, when Hiroshi Ohashi, the Chairman of the Board

of Trustees and other experts in the educational field across the Pacific-Rim nations assembled and discussed ‘an ideal model for an innovative approach to tertiary education in the 21st century’.

Dr Kay Andersen, former Executive Director of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA)[1] was appointed as Director and supported Chairman Ohashi to lead the discussion. Dr Anderson’s expertise in

tertiary education and governmental approval procedures made a significant contribution to the project.

Professor Emeritus Herbert Passin, from Columbia University, also joined the project. His inexhaustible knowledge of tertiary education and the societies of the USA and Japan propelled the project forward.

The discussion continued over a year and a half, delivering a new plan for establishing a tertiary educational system with a consortium of campuses in Pacific-Rim nations, where credits would be transferrable and students could obtain a degree at any campus when all credits required for graduation were complete.

Our tertiary institute - known for 25 years until 2015 as International Pacific College (IPC Tertiary Institute) - was established as the first campus in 1990, the year of the 150th anniversary of New

Zealand. Criteria for this establishment as envisaged by Chairman Ohashi included:

1. The campus must be developed in an environment where students’ lives, assets and safety would be guaranteed.

2. The host country of the campus must offer globally competitive tertiary education.

3. An ideal, clean natural environment should be readily available around the campus for students to enjoy their collegiate life.

Our institute has successfully supported New Zealand students as well as international students living in New Zealand and away from their home countries, as well as domestic students for 25 years. Today, students from some two dozen countries live and study on our campus in Palmerston North while we

have cooperative links with many tertiary institutions and secondary schools throughout Asia.

A second campus opened in 2007 in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The International Pacific University, whose philosophy is to combine pedagogy, teacher education and physical education, has become

a leading university in Chugoku region in Japan in the few years since its establishment.

The Japanese government recently approved IPU Japan to launch its new Bachelor of Contemporary Business Management in April 2016. These developments will enable exchange of students

and faculty between the two campuses, which was the vision stated at the outset.In September 2015 we became known as the Institute of the Pacific United New Zealand (IPU New Zealand). This name

is more clearly indicative of the extent of our reach and linkages from New Zealand across the Pacific and into Asia.

Preparations are under way for establishing a third international campus. As the first campus and the central hub of the strategic plan, IPU New Zealand will continue developing itself as a

unique tertiary institute in the Pacific-Rim nations, with its strong focus on Asia.

[1] WASC is one of the official academic bodies in the USA responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools.

PALMERSTON NORTH

FROM THE MAYOR OF PALMERSTON NORTH

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