About

AWI International Education Group (AWI) is a group of private tertiary institutions with campuses in New Zealand and Australia. In New Zealand, they operate under the brand names of Alpha College and ACG Colleges.

Strengths

  • Strong regional focus: EIT programs cater to the specific needs and opportunities of the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne regions.
  • Emphasis on sustainability: Several programs integrate sustainability principles into the curriculum, reflecting the region’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
  • Industry partnerships: Strong collaboration with local businesses and organizations provide students with real-world learning experiences and job opportunities.
  • Fees-free options: Several programs are available under the Fees-Free program, making education accessible.

Study Areas

Arts & Design

  • Bachelor of Creative Practice
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)

Business

  • Applied Management – Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Business Studies
  • Digital Business – Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Graduate Diploma in Business (Level 7)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (Level 8)

Computing

  • Bachelor of Computing Systems
  • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)
  • Information Technology – Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Creative Studies

  • Bachelor of Creative Practice
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
  • NZ Diploma in Fashion (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Music (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice

English Language

  • English Language Short Courses
  • IELTS Evening Preparation Course & IELTS One to One Lessons on hold until EIT reopens
  • NZ Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

Environmental Studies

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)
  • NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) (Level 6)

Fashion

  • Bachelor of Creative Practice
  • NZ Diploma in Fashion (Level 5)

Horticulture

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management)
  • NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) (Level 6)

IDEAschool

  • Bachelor of Creative Practice
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
  • NZ Diploma in Fashion (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Music (Level 5)
  • NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)

Music

  • Bachelor of Creative Practice
  • NZ Diploma in Music (Level 5)
  • Māori Art and Design
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice

Māori Studies

  • Te Tohu Paerua mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro | Master of Professional Practice
  • Te Tohu Tītohu mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro (Kaupea 8) | Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Level 8)

Nursing and Health Science

  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Master of Health Science
  • Master of Nursing Science
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Level 8)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)
  • Registered Nurse Competence Training Scheme (for overseas registered nurses)

Information Technology

  • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)
  • Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate

Master of Health Science

  • Master of Nursing Science
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (Level 8)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Level 8)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)

Professional Creative Practice

  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice
  • Te Tohu Paerua mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro | Master of Professional Practice
  • Te Tohu Tītohu mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro (Kaupea 8) | Postgraduate
  • Diploma in Professional Practice (Level 8)

Screen Production

  • NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)

Social Sciences

  • Bachelor of Social Work | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
  • Te Tohu Paerua mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro | Master of Professional Practice
  • Te Tohu Tītohu mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro (Kaupea 8) | Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Level 8)

Sport, Exercise and Massage

  • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
  • Master of Health Science
  • NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 5)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Level 8)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Level 8)

Teaching

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
  • Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
  • Te Tohu Paerua mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro | Master of Professional Practice
  • Te Tohu Tītohu mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro (Kaupea 8) | Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Level 8)
  • Toihoukura
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)
  • Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao / Poutiritāeo) | Master of Professional Creative Practice
  • Tourism and Travel
  • Tourism Opportunities (International Learners)

Trades and Technology

  • NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
  • Viticulture and Wine Science
  • Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science (Level 7)
  • Graduate Diploma in Wine Science (Level 7)
  • Wine Business and Innovation, Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters

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