Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical

at Unitec Institute of Technology - Mt Albert Campus New Zealand

This Master’s degree has been designed for those who would like to pursue a new career in professional accounting. It’s a conversion program, meaning you have the advantage of covering core knowledge and competencies - and developing higher level capabilities - quickly so you can start working as soon as possible. You’ll need an undergraduate degree to apply (or equivalent professional experience) – but it doesn’t matter what discipline you’ve previously studied as the program builds on the diverse skill set you already have.  This includes analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, technical accounting skills, and research capabilities to operate in a variety of small to medium enterprises, as well as some larger organisations.

The New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing provides a platform for you to build the hands-on skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified veterinary nurse and help animals maintain the best possible health and quality of life in a clinical environment. Through demonstrations, practical sessions, group work, small group tutorials, and real-life case studies, you'll learn how to manage animal patients and clients, and contribute to the treatment and care of animals. There are plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice at Unitec’s partner sister vet clinic, Vet Care Grey Lynn, as well as your choice of external clinics across Aotearoa. You will graduate as a qualified veterinary nurse who is able to work effectively and efficiently in a clinical setting, and you’ll be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association.

This program provides a solid base of knowledge around brand management, digital marketing, advertising, business analytics and consumer behaviour. Learn how to help an organisation achieve its marketing goals using strategies and applied digital marketing. The Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) is ideal if you already have a degree in another field of study or have significant business experience and want a formal qualification.

• Industry Based Learning (IBL) - in the second semester of study, students are offered the opportunity to gain work experience in a real organisation
• Relevant within a variety of organisations, including profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations, with a focus on small to medium enterprises. 
• Customised based your own experience, incorporating industry certifications where applicable
• A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study
• Small class structure

This residential-focused interior design program will prepare you for a career working as an interior design consultant or design assistant within the residential sector. If you enjoy design, seeing your work come to life and working with people, this program is for you. This program is ideal if you’re looking to enter the residential interiors industry or if you’re already working in the field and would like to hold the formal qualification. In this program, you’ll be guided from the ground up; exploring design principles, theories, and history, right though to the application and development of a practical business that will get you beyond work ready by the time you complete this program. See a full list of courses in this program in the Courses section below.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice enables artists, designers, photographers, animators, educators, performers, directors, producers and other creative thinkers to advance their professional careers within Unitec’s Creative Industries cultural hub. 

• Create a body of new work, improve your job opportunities, and refresh or re-orient your profession.
• Develop critical self-reflection, creative thinking and research skills by taking your practice to an advanced level.
• Work in an evolving multi-disciplinary environment where you will get exposure to a wide range of approaches, practices, and theories. 
• Improve your communication and project proposal skills through studio critiques and written components. 
• Learn from supervisors that include notable artists, designers, and educators. 
• Enhance your creative portfolio with a significant advanced research project.

New Zealand needs to be able to rely on a strong cybersecurity workforce that’s capable of preventing, adapting to, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This programme is designed to equip you with the core cybersecurity and technical skills and knowledge you need to protect and manage information and systems security. Learn how to spot potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing and emerging technologies.

Perform cybersecurity risk assessments, communicate results and findings to support risk management processes, and apply relevant security incident-handling techniques to solve complex security problems. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to operate within the appropriate professional standards and best practice, both independently and as part of a team, and become highly skilled, innovative, and enterprising NZ workforce.

 In this field you’ll use the latest technologies and work alongside architects and construction specialists to turn design concepts into the documents used to construct a building. The New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology will give you the skills to design and produce construction documentation for both residential and commercial buildings. This is a high-demand field where the practical application of knowledge is valuable to kick start your career.

• Emphasis on real-world applications using the latest technology of CAD(Computer-Aided Design) and BIM (Building Information Management)
• This qualification is nationally recognized and endorsed by professional organizations
• Good graduate employment opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management is a great stepping stone if you want to move into management positions in the construction sector. Learn to apply project management knowledge to the construction industry to ensure contracts are completed on time and on budget. You'll be able to solve complex industry-related problems, in teams and alone, and provide leadership in a team environment.

The Acting training at Unitec is a learning opportunity that is unique in Aotearoa. We are proud of the multidisciplinary environment and range of performing and screen arts training options on our campus. This learning community provides many rich opportunities to work closely with students from other fields of study and to grow skills in a range of forms, media and environments.   We work in an environment that is framed in Matauranga Maori and the values our Te Noho Kotahitanga partnership evoke. The whanaungatanga we embrace with other disciplines is woven throughout the school via shared noho marae and other whanau events. Maori performing arts training is integrated into our learning. Partnering with Maori practitioners (writers, directors, etc ) strengthens this foundation for  staff and students in our mahi. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and Maia centre onsite at Unitec to provide us valued support in our practice.
Within the acting training at Unitec you will work with our highly regarded permanent and guest tutors to refine your core skills in performance, voice, movement training, acting technique and professional practice.  You will have many opportunities to practice your developing craft on a wide range of live and screen performance projects. Our facilities provide theatre and film studio spaces and the accompanying equipment to provide authentic learning experiences.

In this practical, field-based program, you will develop the skills required to become a competent, informed, and reflective early childhood teacher who is committed to young children and their learning and development. You can earn while you learn, by working at least 12 hours a week in an early childhood centre from day one, plus spending 2 days a week on campus where you will learn to relate your teaching practice to theory.You will also experience a range of practicum placements at other early childhood centres for 16 weeks over three years. When you graduate, you'll be eligible to become a certified teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand