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She began in 2018, and chose to do the Applied Science bachelor with the hopes of progressing to becoming a clinical psychologist after further postgraduate study.A wanderlust traveller at heart, Sharnia says, “The Open Polytechnic made study easier, giving me the freedom to work on my own...
Thinking of her career goals, MJ chose the Bachelor of Applied Management to help launch her business. She says, “I wanted to learn about a broad range of skills that would help me in my future goal of establishing my own business focused around event management.”MJ wanted to fit online...
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I am an Academic Staff Member in Management and EconomicsEducationBachelor of Science (BSc), University of Canterbury, Christchurch Master of Business Administration (MBA), Massey University, Palmerston North Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCertTT), Massey University,...
Mark joined the Open Polytechnic executive team in 2010, then served for 3 years as Director, Technology Enhanced Learning, with The Open University in the United Kingdom, before returning to New Zealand at the start of 2019.Mark has a strong background in open, distance and digital education,...
I am the Librarian and Learning Support Liaison Librarian for Education. I provide support for students and staff in research, teaching, course development, and information literacy and evaluation.Relevant experienceI have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Waikato in History and...
Role at Open PolytechnicI am a Regional Lecturer based in Masterton/Wairarapa.I am the course leader for the Self and Society Year One course in the Bachelor of Teaching ECE and I support a regional cohort of students in Masterton and the wider Wairarapa region.Education and work experience I...
Dr Neil Barns has a distinguished career in tertiary education leadership and governance, which informs his role as the Deputy Chair of the Open Polytechnic Council. He has served as Chief Executive of Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and Nelson Marlborough Institute of...