Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau Institute of Technology

Welcome to Manukau Institute of Technology

Deciding where you’re going to study is a big decision to make. It’s almost as important as deciding what you’re going to study. You need to be sure your choice offers the right course, a study environment you’ll enjoy, and a support structure to help you succeed. In the following pages, we’ll introduce you to all of these things at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). You’ll see we run over 1500 full and part-time degree, diploma and certificate level courses, including an extensive portfolio in business, human science, arts and technology.

We provide flexible learning options to suit your lifestyle. Study can be on campus, online, full-time, or you could take short concentrated part-time courses studying nights, weekends or during holiday periods.

We invest in top teaching talent and technology, and work closely with industry to provide innovative, inspiring courses that ensure you move effortlessly from studying to working. Employers actively recruit our graduates for both their academic achievement and their ability to transfer new skills straight into the workplace. To further help your success in study, we have a dedicated Learning Support Centre, a modern library complex and a Careers Centre. All of which sit in one of the best campus environments in the country - one that is friendly and fun, with plenty of green spaces and parking.

So make yourself comfortable as you find out where your future could take you, with Manukau Institute of Technology. We’d like nothing better than to help you achieve your career goals, and support you in becoming all you can be.

Academic theory and applied learning

At the end of the day, one reason you come to MIT is for new skills and qualifications to get a job, a different job or a better job. Which is why we do all we can to ensure that when you graduate, you’re work-ready. We do this by making sure you’re both academically qualified, as well as technically competent. In other words, we teach you a balance of academic theory and applied learning so you end up with all the necessary skills to walk into a job knowing exactly what you’re doing.

There are a number of ways we make this possible. Our lecturers have huge amounts of industry experience, which means they understand what skills you’ll need in the real world. MIT works with a number of academic partners to provide you with the best expertise available. These partners include Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Southern Cross University in Australia, The University of Auckland, Unitec New Zealand and other New Zealand polytechnics. We also strive to create an environment that reflects the conditions you’ll find in successful businesses. So the places where you study can be just like the places you’ll work. We also keep in close contact with all kinds of industries to make sure that what we’re teaching is relevant and up-to-date. All in all, this approach is the reason why MIT graduates are so sought-after by employers.

What can you study?

At MIT, you can choose from over 1500 courses, from certificates and diplomas right through to masters degrees.

To fit in with your lifestyle, many of the courses offered are part-time, in block courses, or even distance learning. It’s all designed to make learning as convenient as possible. There’s a whole lot more information on our website. Just go to www.manukau.ac.nz and click on ‘Study Areas’.

Where can you study?

The beauty of MIT is that you study wherever you’ll get the very best learning experience. Our Maritime School looks out over Auckland’s Downtown Waterfront. Our Motorsport Centre is perfectly located near the Pukekohe Park Raceway. Our Mechatronics Centre is right alongside many of the countries largest manufacturing companies in East Tamaki. And if you want to learn about Floristry, you can do it at the Floramax flower auction house in Mt Wellington. In addition to the main Manukau campus, there are specialised campuses around Auckland, including locations at 277 Broadway Newmarket, 246 Queen Street, our Centre for Business Development in Highbrook Business Park and the Plumbing School in Mahunga Drive.

We also have community learning centres delivering free computer training in various locations around Auckland.

Our faculties and departments

All of our locations are part of MIT’s seven faculties and departments. Each one specialises in specific areas of study to give you an education that’s second to none. To find out more, simply go to www.manukau.ac.nz/departments

Department of Consumer Services

• Baking and Patisserie
• Culinary and Hospitality Studies
• Hair and Beauty
• Meat Retailing

Department of creative arts

• Creative Writing
• Digital Design (Graphics)
• Jewellery
• Performing Arts
• Photography
• Visual Arts

Department of Nursing and Health Studies

• Community Health Work
• Health Promotion
• Nursing

Faculty of Business

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Computing and Information Technology
• Management
• Marketing and Sales
• Travel and Tourism
• Southern Cross University Postgraduate Programmes

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences

• Counselling, Mental Health and Social Work
• Employment Programmes
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Foundation Education
• Literacy Programmes
• Sport and Recreation
• Teacher Education

Faculty of Engineering and Trades

• Automotive and Vehicle Technology
• Building and Construction
• Electrical Engineering, Networking and Mechatronics
• Fabrication
• Horticulture and Landscaping
• Mechanical and Civil Engineering
• Plumbing and Gas Fitting
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Welding

New Zealand Maritime School

• Logistics
• Marine Engineering
• Nautical

Be part of the MIT experience

MIT is a place for all people. The diverse ethnic and cultural mix of our students is one of the first things you’ll notice about studying at MIT. But being an MIT student isn’t just about studying. Getting involved in student activities and campus life is all part of the experience – and a great way to meet people. Some of the exciting activities include orientation events, sports teams and clubs, cultural week and bands playing on campus. To keep up to date with the latest MIT events join the MIT Facebook page.

External links

• Manukau Institute of Technology Official Website.