Secondary school students may choose to study degree level courses. This enables senior students to make the transition from learning at school to learning at university level and in the process, to gain credits towards a university degree qualification.
The Lincoln University Accelerated Learning Programmes (ALPs) is a way for high achieving, high school students to get a head start on university life. The 100-level courses offered are taught at the same level that students would get if they were on campus, because they are the same courses that we offer here at Lincoln University - the content is just delivered in different formats.
A Certificate of Proficiency is awarded for each successfully completed course.
Beginning something new can be exciting; especially if you're choosing your first university course. Sometimes though, these decisions can seem a bit overwhelming. With good information and clear direction on how to accomplish what you set your mind to, anything becomes possible.
The following information will help you make good decisions about your classes at Lincoln University. You'll find overviews of each Lincoln University course that participates in ALPs, information on how to enrol, and guidance on what to expect once you do.
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ACCT 101 Accounting Fundamentals
This course introduces you to the concepts and methods of financial accounting and reporting as applied to different forms of business organisation, as well as introducing elements of management accounting. Students will learn the differences in accounting records between service, retail, and manufacturing entities and will gain some experience in preparing accounting records and financial statements.
* This course will run in Semester Two only |
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ACCT 103 Financial Information for Business
An introduction to the use of financial information to analyse and interpret data relating to business activities. Learn how and why financial information is an integral part of the decision making process, both inside and outside the firm.
* This course will run in Semester Two only |
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BMGT 101 Introduction to Management
Find out about the processes that make an organisation work: management methods, strategy, leadership and control systems, and some of the main factors affecting employees, including human resource management, culture and motivation.
*This course will run in Semester Two only |
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COMP 101 Computing
In this course you will learn how to solve different types of problems using software such as spreadsheets, databases and web development tools. You will have hands-on experience at storing data, manipulating it to find answers to questions and then displaying it with presentation software or on a web page - what every organisation and business needs to do every day. You will need access to Microsoft Office 2007 or later.
* This course will run in Semester One only |
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COMP 102 Computer Programming
Learn to write your own software using object oriented programming languages. Plenty of hands-on experience in developing in Visual Studio using techniques that are common to all modern programming environments.
* This course will run in Semester One only |
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COMP 110 Fundamental Concepts of Computing
In this course you will learn about some of the principles that underpin IT. Learn about the theories for efficiently storing, sorting and searching data and understand some of the mathematics behind how data is manipulated inside programmes. In the lab classes you will get to see how it works in practice.
* This course will run in Semester Two only |
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ECON 110 Introduction to Applied Economics
We introduce the two branches of economics, micro-economics and macro-economics, and address issues involving scarcity, choice, economic management, public policy and international trade. Environmental and natural resource problems are explored in an economic framework.
* This course will run in both Semesters One and Two |
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ECON 111 Introduction to Economic Theory
Further theory and applications in economics, including: measurement of income, cost of living, prices and unemployment; national income: its production, distribution and allocation; economic growth; money and inflation; and policy debates in macro-economics.
ECON 110 and 111 together cover the same material as many other universities' two first year micro- and macro-economics courses.
* This course will run in Semester Two only |
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MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing
Understand how companies create value for consumers/clients, partners and society at large. In this course, you'll get good ideas and even some practice regarding how goods and services are developed, communicated, delivered, and priced.
* This course will run in Semester Two only |
I have more questions - who can I talk to?
Just call or email; we're happy to help out.
For general enquiries contact Jaime Thomson.
For information on the application process and your paperwork contact Lana Williams.
For specific course information contact Valerie Manna.
All the contact details are below.
Jaime Thomson
Domestic Student Recruitment Manager
Phone: 0800 10 60 10 (NZ only)
+64 3 325 2811 (international)
Email: jaime.thomson@lincoln.ac.nz
Lana Williams
Student Administrator
Phone: +64 3 321 8528
Email: lana.williams@lincoln.ac.nz
Dr. Valerie Manna
Accelerated Learning Programme Co-ordinator
Phone: +64 3 321 8062
Email: valerie.manna@lincoln.ac.nz