About

NMIT, with campuses in Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast, focuses on regional needs and offers programs that contribute to the local economy and workforce.

Strengths

  • Regional focus: Programs cater to the specific needs and opportunities of the Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast regions.
  • Sustainability emphasis: Several programs integrate sustainability principles into curriculum, reflecting the region’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
  • Community engagement: Strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations provide students with real-world learning experiences and job opportunities.

Study Areas

Business

  • Master of Applied Management (Level 9)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management (Level 8)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management (Level 8)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Level 7)
  • Graduate Diploma in Management (Level 7)
  • Graduate Diploma in Marketing (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Accounting (Level 7)
  • Graduate Certificate in Management (Level 7)
  • He Ara Matatau – SafePlus Assessor Micro-credential (Level 7)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) (Level 5)

Computing & Information Technology

  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Level 7)
  • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery (Level 7)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Support (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5)
  • Website Design Training Scheme (Level 5)

Computing

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

Creative Industries

  • Bachelor of Arts and Media (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery (Level 7)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5)
  • Website Design Training Scheme (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4)

Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure

  • New Zealand Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Heavy Fabrication and Light Fabrication (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

Fees-Free

  • New Zealand Certificate in Forest Industry Foundation Skills (Level 2)

Languages

  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)
  • Study English Level 1
  • Short Courses in Chinese Language

Maritime

  • Maritime Operations – Skipper Fishing Vessel Unlimited (Level 6)
  • Maritime Operations – Mate Fishing Vessel Unlimited (Level 6)
  • Diploma in Nautical Science (Level 6)
  • Diploma in Marine Engineering Class 3 and Class 4 (Level 6)
  • Maritime Operations – Skipper Fishing Vessel Limited (Level 5)
  • Maritime Operations – Master <500GT Near Coastal (Level 5)
  • Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 5 (Level 4)
  • Marine Engineering – STCW Able Seafarer Engine (Level 4)
  • Marine Engineering – STCW Able Seafarer Engine (Level 4)
  • Maritime Operations – Watchkeeper Deck <500GT Near Coastal (Level 4)
  • Maritime Operations – Skipper Restricted Limits (Level 4)
  • Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4)
  • Maritime Operations – Mate Fishing Vessel Limited(Level 4)
  • +5 more courses
  • 24 Short Courses

Māori Studies

  • Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Level 4)
  • Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Level 3)

Nursing, Fitness, Beauty & Social Sciences

  • Certificate in Nursing (CAP) Training Scheme (Level 7)
  • Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Level 7)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 6)
  • He Ara Matatau – SafePlus Assessor Micro-credential (Level 6)
  • Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4)
  • 2 Short Courses

Primary Industries

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 8)
  • Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking (Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (Level 7)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production (Winegrowing) (Level 5)
  • Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Wine Growing) (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Nursery Production) (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3)
    Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills – Viticulture (Level 2)
  • +3 more courses
  • 13 Short Courses

Tourism, Hospitality & Services

  • New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Superyacht Crewing (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
  • 3 Short Courses

Vocation Studies

  • Vocational Pathways (NCEA) Hospitality (Level 2)
  • Literacy and Numeracy A Training Scheme (Level 1)

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