Bachelor of Applied Management in Project Management

at Manukau Institute of Technology - Manukau Campus New Zealand

Get training in key information technology (IT) skills and graduate with a degree in high demand by the industry worldwide.

This degree meets the high accreditation standards of the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP), who also endorse it as being of the calibre that provides “the best pathway to industry in New Zealand and abroad.”

You’ll be able to make a practical link between the latest digital technologies and today’s business environment ensuring that you’re well equipped to take your place in this exciting and constantly changing industry. This degree will provide you with the skills to analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain information systems across a variety of industries and business types.

As well as a strong grounding in analytical, technical and theoretical concepts this degree also uses hands-on practical methods and teaches important people skills like communication and management skills. At the culmination of this programme you’ll be able to do a real-world project where you can apply your skills in the workplace.

Data analytics

• use, design and develop both front-end and back-end data manipulation technologies to support decision making, statistical models and analytics reports that solve business problems
• analyse security, privacy, risks, opportunities and ethical issues of big data and data analytics
• design and develop multi-dimensional data warehouses from a range of internal and external databases.

Program Highlights

• There are no limits to where a career in project management can take you. 
• Most industries need people who can lead, design, execute and complete business projects. 
• Study with MIT and you'll learn the skills to manage a project from start to finish. 
• You will be matched to a company to work on a real-world project. Apply your skills in creating project plans and using project management software tools. 
• When you graduate, you’ll be ready to get a job across a range of industries critical to the rebuild of the New Zealand economy. 
• Launch your career in construction, information technology (IT) or engineering. There are also opportunities in government, education and not-for-profit organisations.

Program Highlights

• Take the next step in your accounting career. Pathway to becoming a chartered accountant.
• You will learn core skills in accounting and get hands-on experience with an accountancy project for a real business. We will support you to succeed. Our classes are small so we can work closely with you to achieve your goals and, our strong industry relationships keep you up to date with the latest business practices.
• At MIT, you'll also get hands-on experience with an accountancy project for a real business.
• This qualification meets the educational admission requirements of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. We are also one of CPA Australia's globally accredited institutions. This accreditation means your qualification is recognised in 127 countries.

Program Highlights

• Develop your marketing ideas and people skills with MIT. You will get hands-on experience with a sales and marketing project for a real business. Learn what drives consumer behaviour in the New Zealand and international markets. Develop skills in reaching and selling to specific audiences.
• When you graduate, you will be ready for a range of strategic and creative marketing roles. Your career could take you to consultancy or market research, or even public relations.

All types of industries need project managers, from information technology and construction to not-for-profit organisations. Organisations are looking for people with the skills to drive change. Study with MIT and you will learn the skills to manage a project from start to finish.  Find out how to manage people and resources to a budget. Learn the organisational skills to stick to deadlines and meet critical milestones.  You will graduate having managed a real-world project for a local business. This will ensure you have both skills and hands-on experience when you enter the job market.

Graduates with the skills to secure Information Technology (IT) systems are critical to the economy. Make sure you have the right skills to advance your career in IT security.  Learn how to manage and secure databases and networks, and get the skills to find and fix problems. You will also have the skills to quickly move into more advanced roles, such as senior system administrator or application support analyst.

Get the training to use your analytical and problem-solving skills to leverage the true value of data for organisations all over the world. You will be well equipped for a career in this exciting and constantly changing field as you learn to design, develop and use front and back-end data manipulation, security and data warehousing processes and technologies to support decision making and solve business problems. As well as a strong grounding in analytical, technical and theoretical concepts this degree also uses hands-on practical methods and teaches important people skills like communication and management skills.  As the culmination of this program, you’ll be able to do a real-world project where you can apply your skills in the workplace.

Program Highlights

• Get specialist skills in human resources (HR) management with our graduate diploma.
• This qualification is for anyone who has a qualification or experience working in the HR industry.
• It will set you up with the essential skills you need to get a job in HR management.
• Work on a project for a local business, ensuring you have both skills and hands-on experience when you graduate.

• If you already have a qualification from another institution, either in New Zealand or overseas, you can study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.
• When you graduate, you will qualify for provisional membership of the College of Chartered Accountants of CAANZ or CPA Australia.
• This qualification includes the practical experience and professional competence components you need to become a full member of these professional accounting bodies.

Want to gain or advance your skills and knowledge in cyber security or data analytics?

Whether you are already working in the industry and looking to upskill or if you want to add specialist skills to an existing qualification this postgraduate diploma will provide you with in-depth knowledge to solve tomorrow’s complex IT problems. You can choose a specialist strand in:

• Data analytics or
• Cyber security.

You will also undertake an applied project that is connected to your own practice and industry experience. This program has been designed in conjunction with industry experts so what you learn is relevant in the workplace. We also offer part-time study options so you can work and study at the same time.