Additional majors and minors for bachelor’s degrees
Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors. Many of these courses can also be taken as an elective.
Some bachelor’s degree also have minors that are only available to students in that degree (for example in our computing, design, science and visual arts degrees). These don’t appear on this page, but you can find information on those minors on the programme page for your degree.
What you can study
Use the dropdown below to view additional majors and minors from a specific study area, or see all your options.
Gain an introduction to accounting concepts and practice. You learn to prepare financial information and related material, and analyse this information for reporting for businesses and evaluating business performance.
An additional major or minor in accounting also introduces you to computerised accounting packages, which assist in the preparation and analysis of financial and quantitative data.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including ACCT502 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- ACCT502 Accounting Essentials
- Or approved equivalent
Level 6 courses
- ACCT602 Financial Accounting
- ACCT603 Management Accounting
- ACCT604 Taxation
- ACCT608 Accounting for Social Impact
Level 7 courses
Advertising is about thinking laterally and developing effective brand and product campaigns. You start with a blank piece of paper, do the hard work to get to a great idea and then choose various media to create a campaign. AUT is the only New Zealand university that teaches advertising creativity specifically and at degree level.
Major must include
120 points from courses lists below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses lists below.
Level 6 courses
- ADVT671 Copywriting
- ADVT672 Advertising and Brand Creativity (major only)
- ADVT673 Creative Principles and Strategy
- DIGM603 Visual Communication (major only)
Level 7 courses
- ADVT777 Advanced Art Direction and Copywriting (major only)
- ADVT778 Applied Creativity for Social Change
- ADVT779 Industry Practice Studio (major only)
- ADVT780 Applied Creative Strategies
Develop skills for data science-focused roles in business and industry with an additional major or minor in analytics. You learn to extract knowledge and meaning from data; a skill that is in high demand in many industries and roles.
The Analytics minor is not available to students taking the minor in Mathematical Modelling and Computation.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- MATH505 Algebra and Calculus I
- STAT502 Introductory Probability and Statistics
Level 6 courses
- STAT603 Forecasting
- STAT604 Statistical Inference
- STAT605 Statistical Data Analysis*
*Course details to be confirmed
Level 7 courses
- STAT704 Industrial and Business Analytics
- STAT705 Multivariate Data Analysis
- STAT706 Stochastic Modelling
Explore the process and materiality of 2D animated drawing as a means for ideation and creative expression.
The minor has a studio lab component where you'll examine different animated drawing practices, including figurative human life drawing, and produce short 2D animated films, installations, motion graphics, comics, graphic novels and picture books.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN540 Introduction to Drawing, Motion and Animation
- ARDN640 Drawing and Storytelling
- ARDN641 Drawing for Motion
- ARDN740 Animated Drawing Project
Fascinated by space? Astronomy and space science reveals a vast, varied and beautiful universe, puts our planet into perspective, and deals with space exploration and the origins of Earth and life.
The Astronomy and Space Science minor covers the foundations and latest developments in astrophysics and radio astronomy, space technology and orbital dynamics. It’s a great combination with many different majors, and the modern aerospace industry and research area needs specialists of variety of skills and knowledge – mathematicians, statisticians; experts in computing, engineering, chemistry, biology, ecology, geoscience – you name it. Those trained in astronomy and space science have many skills to contribute to society.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
This minor covers the ecological science underpinning the conservation of biodiversity, specifically related to New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. You’ll develop an understanding of the diversity of organisms and their importance in a conservation science context. You’ll also gain skills in collecting, curating, identifying and naming New Zealand flora and fauna.
This minor isn’t available to students undertaking the Biological Science major.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- CONS500 Biodiversity
Level 6 courses
- CONS600 Ecology and Evolution
- CONS601 Plant and Animal Taxonomy
Level 7 courses
- CONS701 Conservation Biology
Learn more about microbiology, biodiversity, cells and molecular biology, gene technology, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive biological variation with an additional major in biological science.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- CONS500 Biodiversity
- MICR501 Microbial Life
Level 6 courses
- CONS600 Ecology and Evolution
- GENE603 Cells, Genes and Molecules
- MICR601 Environmental Microbiology
Level 7 courses
- CONS701 Conservation Biology
- GENE700 Gene Technology
- MICR700 Decoding Life
This minor will covers fundamental knowledge in biomedicine and its applications in disease diagnosis and prevention, drug discovery and nutraceutical development.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 course
- BIOL500 Foundations of Life
Level 6 course
- BMED600 Molecular Biomedicine
Level 7 courses
- BMED700 Advanced Molecular Biomedicine
- BMED701 Biomedical Science
It is useful for business owners, managers, and other professionals to have a basic understanding of business law to help them make better decisions. Laws apply to people and to business. Businesses need these laws for the same reasons that people do: to define acceptable behaviour, provide certainty and stability, protect the public, and provide a mechanism for businesses to resolve disputes. This minor introduces students to how laws are identified and classified in New Zealand.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including LAWS541 with at least 15 points at level 7
- EMPL704 The Dynamics of Employment Regulations
- LAWS541 Law for New Zealand Business
- ACCT604 Taxation
- LAWS641 Law of Business Organisations
- LAWS717 Health and Safety Law
- LAWS775 Negotiation
- LAWS780 Justice
- LAWS783 Human Rights in Business
- MGMT707 Risk Management
This major/minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Business
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- ACCT502 Accounting Essentials
- BSYS501 Business Information Systems
- BUSS505 Consumer and Organisational Behaviour
- BUSS507 Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
- BUSS508 Economics and International Business
- BUSS509 Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
- ECON520 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON521 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENTR501 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- FINA501 Introduction to Finance
- INTB501 Business & Strategy in a Changing World
- LAWS541 Law for New Zealand Business
- MGMT501 Managing and Organising
- MKTG501 Marketing Insights
- SUSE501 Sustainability Leadership
Level 6 courses
- BSYS602 Business Data Management
- BSYS603 Project Management
- BSYS604 Operations Management
- ECON620 Microeconomics: Choice and Welfare
- EMPL601 Employment Relations
- FINA601 Corporate Finance
- FINA602 Investment and Portfolio Analysis
- FINA605 Personal Finance
- HRMG601 Human Resource Management
- HRMG602 Learning and Development
- INTB603 Dynamic Environments
- MGMT602 Small & Medium Enterprise Management
- MGMT603 Leadership for Change
- SUSE602 Managing Environmental Issues in Business
Level 7 courses
- BSYS701 Enterprise Information Systems
- BSYS704 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- EMPL704 The Dynamics of Employment Regulations
- ENTR701 Social Entrepreneurship: Inspiring Innovation & Impact
- FINA706 Financial Institutions & Markets
- HRMG701 Diversity & Inclusion for Social Impact
- HRMG703 Global Mobility
- INTB708 Innovation & Technology Strategy
- MGMT705 Stress and Resilience at Work
- MGMT707 Risk Management
Make a difference to healthcare, and develop an understanding of non-clinical case management and how to work with clinicians, clients and families to develop and oversee a plan of care for patients.
Available as a minor only.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science may not credit HEAL505 to this minor.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including HEAL721 and HEAL723
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- HEAL605 Advocacy & Dispute Resolution in Health & Human Services
- HEAL606 Long Term Conditions
- HEAL607 15-Point Special Topic
Level 7 courses
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Interested in the development of children’s thinking? The Children and Learning minor prepares you for a range of careers working with children and youth. Unique in New Zealand, the Children and Learning minor is designed for those interested in the development of children’s thinking and understanding across several disciplines and from a range of cultural perspectives.
The minor draws on a socio-cultural and constructivist approach to learning and development that views children as actively involved in meaning-making of their worlds.
To reflect the cultural diversity of our students, we explore the topic of children and learning from different cultural perspectives, including Western, Māori and Pacific frameworks. There are also opportunities for students from other ethnicities to reflect their cultural understandings.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- EDUC517 The Child in Aotearoa New Zealand
Level 6 courses
- EDUC611 Understanding Diversity through Children's Literature
Level 7 courses
- EDUC715 Children's Ways of Thinking
- EDUC717 Childhood and Youth Voice: Participation and Agency
Discover the possibilities of filmmaking through analogue and digital cinematography, sound recording and audio design, editing and post-production, storytelling and industry workflow, to make a short narrative, experimental or documentary film.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN501 The Poetics of Filmmaking
- ARDN603 The Texture of Time
- ARDN604 The Wandering Camera
- ARDN701 Film Production
Explore the communication processes, techniques and media that can bring about equitable change, social transformation, and empowerment in society. This minor has a global focus with particular attention to issues facing the Asia- Pacific region. You examine the role of non-governmental organisations, supranational institutions and multinational corporations - alongside nation-state governments - as key actors in social change communication.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Learn effective ways to solve computing problems and devise new ways to use computing technologies. You explore advanced aspects of technical software, including how to devise computing algorithms for new technologies and how to develop multi-tasking systems.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including COMP503 with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including COMP503, 30 points at level 6 and 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- COMP503 Object Oriented Programming
Level 6 courses
- COMP610 Data Structures and Algorithms
- COMP611 Algorithm Design and Analysis
- COMP612 Computer Graphics and Programming
- COMP613 Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Level 7 courses
- COMP711 Theory of Computation
- COMP712 Programming Languages
- COMP713 Distributed and Mobile Systems
Study conflict resolution and learn to identify causes of conflict, and develop practical negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills. You’ll learn from passionate lecturers who draw from international experiences and are experts in the area of conflict resolution.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7 including CONF500.
Level 5 course
- CONF500 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
Level 6 courses
- CONF683 Human Rights and Human Wrongs
- HIST690 Te Tiriti O Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi
Level 7 courses
- CRIM782 Understanding Restorative Justice
- POLS781 International Relations
Want to learn more about the construction industry? Become familiar with operational and site management in the construction industry.
Available as a major only.
Major must include
All courses listed below
Level 5 course
- ENBU501 Construction Design and Implementation
- ENBU505 Measurement & Estimation
Level 6 courses
- ENBU615 Innovation, Advanced Construction Systems and Sustainability
- ENBU616 Safety Engineering and Site Operations
Level 7 courses
- ENBU707 Construction Planning
- ENBU708 Construction Engineering Management II
- ENBU791 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part A
- ENBU792 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part B OR
- ENBU795 Construction Integration Specialisation*
*Enrolment in ENBU795 is subject to approval of the programme director.
Learn more about construction planning and processes in the construction industry with this minor.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below.
Courses
- ENBU615 Innovation, Advanced Construction Systems and Sustainability
- ENBU616 Safety Engineering and Site Operations
- ENBU707 Construction Planning
- ENBU708 Construction Engineering Management II
Develop your creative practice drawing on contemporary and traditional Pacific concepts, contexts and material culture. Pacific concepts and stories are explored in relation to pattern, movement, and spatial systems.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN514 Pattern Systems
- ARDN629 Movement Systems
- ARDN630 Spatial Systems
- ARDN714 Contemporary Pacific Project
Develop a basic understanding of counselling, and how it can help people deal with their feelings, better understand themselves, make decisions and create change in their lives.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including COUN502, COUN503, MENH602, and 15 points at Level 7.
Level 5 courses
- COUN502 Relational Counselling: History, Theories & Application
- COUN503 Counselling Knowledge and Skills
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- COUN706 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
- HEAL711 Introduction to Creative-Expressive Interventions in Healthcare
- MENH703 Introduction to Child Youth Mental Health Issues and Interventions
- PSYT705 Introduction to Applied Transactional Analysis
- PSYT713 Introduction to Narrative Therapy
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Build your creative business confidence and capability by combining your creative strengths with business skills and understandings to transform your ideas and concepts for the future.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
Courses
- ARDN502 Introduction to Creative Business
- ARDN602 Creative Identity
- ARDN662 Creative Management
- ARDN702 Creative Entrepreneurial Project
Are you creative and love using technology to solve problems? Study creative technologies and use technology and creativity on a range of projects to solve the complex challenges of our time.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- CTEC500 Integrative Practice
- CTEC502 Introduction to the Creative Technologies
- COMP570 Programming for Creativity
- ENEL599 Physical Computing
Level 6 courses
- CTEC600 Knowledge, Inquiry and Practice
- CTEC601 Synthetic Realities
- CTEC602 Interactive Technology and Systems
- CTEC603 Digital Fabrication
- CTEC604 New Media Applications
- CTEC605 Creative Audio
- CTEC606 Experimental Imagery
- CTEC609 Technology, Culture and Creative Practice
- ENTR680 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Level 7 courses
- COMP770 Virtual and Immersive Environments
- COMP771 Intelligent Agents and Environments
- CTEC700 Space, Image and Sound
- CTEC701 Mediated Performance
- CTEC702 Emerging Practices
- CTEC703 Interaction and Play
- CTEC704 Transmedia Narratives
- CTEC705 Creative Workflows
Love writing? Develop your creative writing skills for the page, screen, and spaces in-between with creative writing. Your work will range from reflective portfolios to a sustained literary or multimedia work.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including CWRT602, CWRT603, CWRT700, ENGL701, with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- CWRT501 Introduction to Creative Writing
- CWRT560 Writing Māori Shorts
- ENGL502 Reading New Zealand
- ENGL503 A Pacific Reader
Level 6 coursese
- CLSY604 Cult Film Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror
- CWRT602 Creative Writing I: Influences, relationships and power
- CWRT603 Creative Writing II: Prose, poetry, creative non-fiction
- ENGL604 The Novel: Jane Austen Mania
Level 7 courses
Develop a sound understanding of criminology in national and international contexts as you explore crime and policing in New Zealand and overseas, approaches to crime prevention and punishment, restorative justice and critical issues facing the criminal justice system.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- CRIM780 The Police and Crime Prevention
- CRIM781 Prisons and Punishment
- CRIM782 Understanding Restorative Justice
- CRIM785 Crime Narratives in the Media and Beyond
The Cruise Ship Management minor develops a sound understanding of the cruise ship sector. You’ll explore innovative ways of aligning the industry’s economic goals with efforts to mitigate its environmental impact.
Available as a minor only. Not offered from 2024.
Minor must include
Minor must include 60 points from the courses listed below including HOSP612 and at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- HOSP612 Cruise Ship Management¹
- HOSP614 Cruise Experience Management
- TOUR609 Tourism and Sustainability
Level 7 courses
1 Compulsory course. You must successfully complete this course.
Interested in food and culinary arts? Become familiar with different culinary techniques, contemporary cuisine, and advanced concepts in food science, technology and sensory appreciation.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including CULN510 and 15 points at level 7
Level 5 course
- CULN510 Professional Culinary Arts
Level 6 courses
- CULN611 Anatomy of a Dish
- GAST601 Gastronomy
Level 7 courses
- CULN702 Food Ethics and Sustainability
- CULN703 Contemporary Cuisine in Aotearoa
Data analytics is the process of deriving knowledge from the vast amount of information that companies, government agencies and other bodies have about their customers and the population in general.
In this minor you develop an understanding of the methods, models and software used to draw conclusions from large data sets, and how to use those conclusions to aid businesses and organisations in decision-making and value creation. Students with these skill-sets are employable in a wide range of jobs and organisations including businesses, government and consultancy firms.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
- BUSS511 Introduction to Programming for Business Analytics
- BUSS613 Managing Business Data for Analytics
- FINA606 Data Analytics for Business
- BUSS719 Data Strategy
An understanding of data science is becoming increasingly important for many careers. Study data science and develop the skills to extract knowledge from data for the purposes of modelling and prediction, and learn techniques for presenting and visualising data.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below including COMP517, 60 points at level 6 including either COMP610 or COMP613 and 45 points at level 7 including COMP717 and COMP723.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including COMP517, 30 points at level 6 and 15 points at level 7.
Level 5
- COMP517 Data Analysis
Level 6
- COMP610 Data Structures and Algorithms
- COMP613 Combinatorics and Graph Theory
- COMP615 Foundations of Data Science
- COMP616 Statistics for Data Science
- STAT603 Forecasting
Level 7
- COMP700 Text and Vision Intelligence
- COMP701 Nature Inspired Computing
- COMP717 Artificial Intelligence
- COMP723 Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering
Develop the skills to make a difference in the Deaf community with a minor in Deaf Studies. Learn about Deaf culture and explore issues facing the community.
Available as a minor only and you need NZSL proficiency for this minor.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including NZSL502, NZSL602 and NZSL702.
Level 5 courses
- NZSL502 An Introduction to the Deaf World
- NZSL510 New Zealand Sign Language I
- NZSL520 New Zealand Sign Language II
Level 6 courses
- NZSL600 New Zealand Sign Language Discourse
- NZSL602 Being in the Deaf World
- NZSL610 New Zealand Sign Language III
- NZSL620 New Zealand Sign Language IV
Level 7 courses
Tomorrow's health and wellbeing will be driven by those who can apply creative and practical problem-solving skills to complex problems. This minor offers a fresh perspective through collaborative and cooperative tools, skills and mindsets. You'll design for positive social impact and lead transformative change in health and wellbeing.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- DESN513 Healthy Futures: Good Health Design
- DESN613 Designing with Care
- DESN614 Design for Social and Emotional Wellbeing
- DESN713 Reimagining the Future of Health Together
Discover how design can make a difference. Explore strategies for social innovation and environmental impact and how these can contribute to towards a more resilient, sustainable and just future.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN504 Introduction to Social and Environmental Justice
- ARDN607 Design and Society
- ARDN608 Design and Ecology
- ARDN704 Applied Sustainable Design Project
AUT's digital communication courses offer a mix of media communication, production workflows, strategic thinking, and technological competencies that prepare you for a wide range of careers. You’ll work on various projects to create websites, app proposals, videos, motion graphics and print media
that can serve as portfolio pieces.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 6 courses
- DIGM601 Moving Image Communication
- DIGM602 Online and Interactive Communication
- DIGM603 Visual Communication
Level 7 courses
- DIGM701 Virtual Cinematics
- DIGM706 Digital Audio
- DIGM707 Web Media
- DIGM709 Motion Media
- DIGM711 Digital Communication Project (Major only)
- DIGM712 Online Strategies
Get the digital media skills you need to make an impact in the world with a minor in digital cultures. Investigate the role that digital applications play in culture and society, and design, create and publish a wide range of e-books and apps.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Explore how digital fabrication can facilitate art and design creative practices, through the utilisation and application of a range of current and emergent technologies.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Enrolment in this minor is subject to approval from the Art & Design Minors, Head of Department.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN505 Digital Foundations
- ARDN609 Emergent Origins
- ARDN610 Remediating Emergence
- ARDN705 Digital Fabrication Project
Develop the skills to analyse, design, procure and implement information technology solutions. You’ll learn how to manage IT installations, draw up service-level contracts, manage security and implement internet solutions.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below including INFS502, 60 points at level 6 including either COMP603 or COMP607 and 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including INFS502, 30 points at level 6 and 15 points at level 7.
Level 5
- INFS502 Digital Services in Information Technology
Level 6
- COMP603 Program Design and Construction
- COMP607 Information Security Technologies
- INFS603 Needs Analysis, Acquisition and Training
- INFS604 Service modelling
- INFS605 Microservices
Level 7
- COMP718 Information Security Management
- COMP728 Internet of Things and Applications
- INFS704 Service Innovation and Design
This minor explores fundamental Earth system processes, and covers elements of geology, ecology, chemistry and physics. You’ll explore how our planet functions as a whole system, now and in the future, and gain the understanding to make meaningful contributions to the global change debate.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- EASC500 Our Dynamic Earth
Level 6 courses
- EASC600 Concepts in Earth System Science
- EASC601 Tectonic Processes and Climate Change
Level 7 courses
- EASC700 Biogeochemical Cycles and Global Change
Economics is the study of how societies, governments, businesses, households and individuals allocate their scarce resources. You can combine economics with majors in any field. Studying economics could also help you secure employment in business-related areas.
By studying an additional major or minor in economics you’ll master the ‘economic way of thinking’, which is essential for analysing real-time decision-making related to global issues like sustainability of resources.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- ECON620 Microeconomics: Choice and Welfare
- ECON621 Macroeconomics: Models, Data and Policy
- ECON622 Introduction to Econometrics
Level 7 courses
- ECON720 Microeconomics: Competition, Risk, and Strategy
- ECON721 Applied Macroeconomics
- ECON722 Applied Econometrics: Casual Inference for Social Impact
Interested in learning and how it relates to culture, community, social media and social justice? Studying education is a great pathway for careers in fields involved in education policy or strategic development.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- EDUC503 Critical Questions in Education
- EDUC504 Places and Learning
Level 6 courses
- EDUC606 Learning and Social Media
- EDUC607 Education, Resistance and Social Justice
- EDUC608 Gender, Sexualities and Education
- EDUC616 Untangling Global Challenges, Weaving Sustainable Solutions
- EDUC621 Education and Popular Culture
Level 7 courses
- EDUC710 Futures Thinking in Education
- EDUC711 Education, Globalisation and International Development
- EDUC712 Alternatives in Education
- EDUC722 Pacific Talanoa: People, Places and Education
Entrepreneurship and Innovation involves creating and developing new ideas into products, services, technologies and businesses. It’s a vital component in ensuring strong social and economic development. It plays a crucial role in creating jobs and expanding economies, and can also help address social problems and environmental issues like poverty and climate change.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including ENTR501 and at least 15 points at level 7:
Level 5 courses
- ENTR501 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- INTB501 Business and Strategy in a Changing World
Level 6 courses
- MGMT602 Small and Medium Enterprise Management
- ENTR601 Māori Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
Level 7 courses
- ENTR701 Social Entrepreneurship: Inspiring Innovation and Impact
- ENTR702 Business Models for Commercialising Innovation
- INTB708 Innovation and Technology Strategy
With an additional major or minor in environmental science you’ll explore ecosystems and the role of humans as a key driver of environmental condition and change at global, regional, and local scales.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
The Environmental Science minor is not available to students studying the Environmental Sustainability minor or Environmental Science major.
60 points from the courses listed below. Must include ENVS503, ENVS605, ENVS606 and ENVS707.
Level 5 courses
- ENVS502 Environmental Science Skills
- ENVS503 Our Total Environment
Level 6 courses
- ENVS604 Environmental Assessment and Monitoring
- ENVS605 Environmental Cycles and Flows
- ENVS606 Environmental Pressures, Threats and Risks
Level 7 courses
- ENVS705 Advanced Environmental Science Skills
- ENVS706 Environmental Problem Solving and Decision Making
- ENVS707 Environmental Science Policy and Practice
Interested in sustainability and its global importance? This minor covers multi-disciplinary approaches to solving sustainability problems at global and local scales. You’ll develop an understanding of the drivers of environmental sustainability and associated regulatory and policy frameworks.
This minor isn’t available to students studying Environmental Science.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- SOSC585 Climate Action
Level 6 courses
- ENVS606 Environmental Pressures, Threats, and Risks
Level 7 courses
- COMM711 Environmental Communication
- ENVS707 Environmental Science Policy and Practice
Develop the skills to plan amazing events and create memorable moments with a major or minor in event management. You'll learn to think critically about the role events play in creating a society that is more inclusive and understanding.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including EVNT500 with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- EVNT701 Event Production
- EVNT702 Contemporary Issues in Event Management
- MGMT721 Leadership Principles, Perspectives and Practice
Get involved in the experimental development of surface practice across a range of disciplines and potential applications. This minor emphasises the importance of learning through making and the relationship between the maker, the materials, the process of making and the work.
Students develop conceptual and technical surface design knowledge through applied materials practice.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you'll study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Enrolment in this minor is subject to approval from the Art & Design Minors, Head of Department.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN517 Material Processes
- ARDN633 Towards Tactility (From 2024)
- ARDN634 Dynamics of Scale
- ARDN717 Contextual Resolution
Explore extended reality technologies - XR, VR, AR and MR - as tools for design and ideation for creating immersive user experiences across a range of design and creative practices.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN541 Introduction to Extended Reality
- ARDN642 Journeys in Extended Reality
- ARDN643 Embodiment in Extended Reality
- ARDN741 Extended Reality Project
Finance is the art of managing money, including personal budgeting, saving and investing, and corporate fund raising. A minor in finance sets you on the path to financial success, enabling you to make sound financial decisions both personally and professionally.
You'll learn about personally investing in financial assets like shares, bonds and pension funds. You also practise financial decision-making skills valuable in managing businesses of all sizes. Finance perfectly complements your degree, no matter what your future plans are.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including FINA501 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- FINA701 International Corporate Finance
- FINA702 Financial Risk Management
- FINA706 Financial Institutions and Markets
Explore food and its connection to social action, sustainability, ethics and more with a minor in gastronomy. You’ll get an in-depth understanding of how food plays a crucial role in politics, culture and society.
Available as a minor only. This minor is not available to students in the BA – Culinary Arts major.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Geospatial science components are now integrated into many workplaces, and there is high demand for specialists in the field of geospatial science. In this minor you’ll develop foundational knowledge of geospatial science, and a strong set of skills in geospatial and remote sensing techniques for data collection, analysis, visualisation and reporting.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- GESC500 Mapping Our Environment
Level 6 courses
- GESC600 Geospatial Analysis
- GESC601 Geospatial Field Skills
Level 7 courses
- GESC700 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
Interested in global issues in tourism? Gain an understanding of how tourism can be a force for good, and how it can benefit communities and protect the natural environment.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below including TOUR511, TOUR512, TOUR610, TOUR713 with at least 45 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including TOUR511, TOUR512, TOUR610, TOUR713.
Level 5 courses
- TOUR511 Global Issues in Tourism
- TOUR512 Tourism and Sustainability
Level 6 courses
- TOUR601 Tourism and Cultures of the World
- TOUR610 Ethics for Global Tourism
- TOUR611 Tourism and Natural Areas
- TOUR612 The Responsible Tourist
- TOUR613 Tourism Destination Field Study
Level 7 courses
- TOUR704 Sustainable Destinations
- TOUR709 Wellbeing in Tourism Destinations
- TOUR711 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- TOUR713 Global Tourism Challenge
Health management is becoming increasingly important in the health sector, and there’s a need for skilled people looking after the administration and management side of healthcare. By studying health management you’ll learn more about the business management side of the health sector and how to ensure that patients’ needs are met.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including HEAL704
Level 5 courses
- HPRM501 Health Management & Service Development
- HEAL502 Medical Terminology
- HEAL503 Health Records Management
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Interested in health and wellbeing? Studying how we learn and applying it to a health and wellbeing context will provide you with skills to help others understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
If you’re considering school teaching, studying health and physical education could prepare you for teaching junior or senior health and physical education classes in New Zealand schools. You’ll learn to plan, teach and evaluate learning experiences in health education and physical education.
Major must include
120 points from the courses below, with at least 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including SPOR631, with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR524 Sport, Health and Physical Activity in Education
- SPSC502 Exercise Physiology I*
Level 6 courses
- SPOR631 Health and Physical Education: Curriculum in Action
- SPOR632 Skill Acquisition*
- SPSC604 Applied Sports Biomechanics I*
Level 7 courses
- SPOR722 Health Education and Youth Wellbeing
- SPOR723 Teaching and Learning Approaches in Sport, Health, and Physical Education
- HEAL706 Special Topic*
*This course is only available in the Health and Physical Education major.
Study health promotion and explore how to make a positive difference to public and environmental health. You’ll develop an understanding of health promotion theories and models, learn more about the impact of nutrition and activity on health, and explore strategies to promote better health to communities.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- EPMY501 Epidemiology
- NUTR501 Nutrition, Activity and Health
- PSYC503 Introductory Research Methods
- Or approved equivalent
Level 6 courses
- HPRM601 Fonua Ola Pasifika Health
- HPRM602 Theories and Models in Health Promotion
- HPRM604 Health Promotion
- PSYC602 Social Psychology
Level 7 courses
- HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics
- HPRM701 Health Promotion Evaluation
- HPRM702 Health Practice Cooperative
- HPRM705 Tobacco Control
- HPRM706 Health Promotion of Communities
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Think critically about the past and how it influences the present and future with a major or minor in history. We have a wide variety of courses available with the benefit of being able to study online or on campus.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including HIST500, HIST690 and HIST711 with at least 45 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- EDUC554 Past and Present Perspectives of Aotearoa
- HIST500 Introduction to New Zealand History
- HIST501 The Holocaust: Its Causes, Character, and Legacy
- HIST504 Gender and Development in Asia and the Pacific since WWII
Level 6 courses
- HIST691 Tā Moko: Marked Histories and Identities
- HIST690 Te Tiriti O Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi
- HIST692 Our People, Our Stories: Contemporary New Zealand Oral Histories
- HIST694 Auckland in the Twentieth Century
Level 7 courses
- HIST709 Gender and Culture
- HIST701 Nostalgia and Utopianism in New Zealand History
- HIST707 He Wānanga mō Te Reo Māori: History of the Māori Language
- HIST710 Special Topic in History
- HIST711 Historical Methods
Gain an understanding of the hospitality industry and the power it has to improve society with a minor in hospitality. You’ll develop skills in finance, restaurant management and service.
This major/minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- BUSS507 Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
- HOSP501 Applied Food and Beverage Management (Kitchen)
- HOSP502 Applied Food and Beverage Management (Restaurant)
- HOSP503 Organisation and Human Behaviour Perspectives
- HOSP507 International Hospitality Management
- HOSP509 Hospitable Social Enterprise
Level 6 courses
- HOSP604 Hospitality Human Resource Management
- HOSP605 International Food and Beverage Management
- HOSP609 Hospitality Innovation and Change
- HOSP611 Critical Hospitality Perspectives
- HOSP615 Service Design Thinking
- TOUR606 Travel and Tourism Marketing
Level 7 courses
- HOSP701 Professional Wine Studies
- HOSP702 Hotel Management Simulation
- HOSP715 Holistic People Management for Hospitality and Tourism
- HOSP717 Guest Experience
- MGMT721 Leadership Principles and Practices
- TOUR710 Tourism, Hospitality and Events in the Digital Age
Learn more about hospitality and society, and start to consider and practise hospitality in different working environments, where profit may not be the primary objective, including disability service providers, schools, churches, hospitals, migrant centres, wellness retreats, youth detention and retirement villages.
This minor is not offered from 2024.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- CULN603 Nutrition and Wellbeing
- HEAL611 Principles Of Wellness
- HOSP609 Hospitality Innovation and Change
Level 7 courses
- HOSP719 Micro-volunteering for Hospitality
- HOSP720 Hospitality and Human Rights
- TOUR709 Wellness Tourism
Learn more about the development of hospitable employee and customer experiences. You'll explore strategies to improve staff wellbeing and propose innovative ways to create sustainable futures for the hospitality industry.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- HOSP604 Hospitality Human Resource Management
- HOSP609 Hospitality Innovation and Change
- HOSP615 Service Design Thinking
Level 7 courses
- HOSP715 Holistic People Management for Hospitality and Tourism
- HOSP717 Guest Experience
- MGMT721 Leadership Principles and Practices
Gain an understanding of the way hospitality businesses operate. You’ll start to develop your decision making, organisational and strategic thinking skills while working in sustainable ways in a hospitality organisation.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- BUSS507 Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
- HOSP501 Applied Food & Beverage Management (kitchen)
Level 6 courses
- INTB605 Business Strategy
- HOSP605 International Food and Beverage Management
- TOUR606 Travel and Tourism Marketing
Level 7 courses
- FINA708 Revenue Management for the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Industries
- HOSP702 Hotel Management Simulation
- TOUR710 Tourism, Hospitality and Events in the Digital Age
This additional major or minor is for students who want to understand people and relationships at work. You’ll learn how to support employees to enhance organisational performance, and how to manage the dynamics of competing interests in the workplace.
You can choose courses that will give you an insight into the future of work in terms of the changing nature of jobs, organisations and labour markets. You can also learn about diversity, global mobility, employment relationships and occupational health, safety and conflict management.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including MGMT501, EMPL601 and HRMG601 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- EMPL702 Workplace Health and Safety
- EMPL704 The Dynamics of Employment Regulations
- HRMG701 Diversity and Inclusion for Social Impact
- HRMG703 Global Mobility
Experiment with traditional and contemporary publishing practices using a range of media, conventions and technologies. Explore and design with text and image to develop personal, professional and community voices through the published artefact.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN542 Finding Your Own Voice: Establishing Publication Practices
- ARDN644 Making Voice Visible
- ARDN645 The Collective Voice
- ARDN742 The Self-Published Voice
Study an additional major or minor in information systems and learn how to increase efficiency by improving business processes, sharing information and making effective decisions supported by information technology.
The transdisciplinary nature of information systems makes it the perfect match for any other business discipline or other degree you’re studying at AUT.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including BSYS501 and at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- BSYS701 Enterprise Information Systems
- BSYS702 Cyber-security and Risk Management
- BSYS705 Digital Transformation and Social Impact
- BSYS706 Designing Systems for Contemporary Enterprises
Driven by disruptive changes in technology, policy and globalisation, today’s dynamic business environment presents new challenges and opportunities to organisations. International business and strategy focuses on the skills needed to do business successfully in this environment, from working across different cultures and in diverse teams, to creating value through analytical and conceptual thinking, and managing innovation.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including INTB501 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- INTB706 Global Social Impact
- INTB707 Strategy in Uncertain Times
- INTB708 Innovation and Technology Strategy
- INTB709 Strategic Design
International studies helps you develop the skills to contribute effectively in this changing global environment, and interact with people with different backgrounds and world views.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including CLSY510, CLSY630, CLSY706 with at least 30 points at Level 6, at least 30 points at Level 7.
Minor must include
60 points in total including the following courses: CLSY510, CLSY630, and CLSY706
Level 5 courses
- CLSY510 Introduction to International Studies
- JAPA511 Speak Japanese I
- KORE500 Korean Language and Culture 1
- MAOR505 Te Mānūtanga Beginners Māori Language 1
- NZSL510 New Zealand Sign Language I
- SPAN501 Spanish 1A
Level 6 courses
- CLSY630 Intercultural Competence
- CONF683 Human Rights and Human Wrongs
- INTB603 Dynamic Environments
- MAOR630 Mana Motuhake: The politics of Māori
Level 7 courses
- CLSY706 International Studies in the 21st Century
- HRMG701 Diversity and Inclusion for Social Impact
- POLS781 International Relations
- TOUR704 Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
When you study interpreting you learn to recognise cross-cultural implications for interpreting, and the ethical and professional responsibilities of an interpreter. You practise interpreting consecutively and simultaneously between English and another language.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at Level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- TRIN701 Principles and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- TRIN702 Legal Studies for Interpreters
- TRIN704 Health Studies for Interpreters
- TRIN705 Advanced Health Interpreting
- TRIN708 Advanced Legal Interpreting
- TRIN709 Discourse in Remote Public Service Interpreting
Technological change has transformed the world of journalism. But behind the digital wizardry of today, the principles at the heart of all good reporting – accuracy, fairness and ethical truth-telling – are as fundamental and important as they ever were. Professional journalism skills, including high-quality writing, the ability to verify information and a talent for interviewing, are needed to cut through the noise. And that’s why AUT graduates are in strong demand.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including JOUR717.
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Our world needs managers who understand that complex problems will be solved by teams from various disciplines. Management sits at the forefront of being able to co-ordinate, align and drive such multidisciplinary efforts.
In this additional major or minor you’ll learn about people, operational and strategic issues requiring managerial action in organisations. You also learn about leadership for driving change and how organisations are changing in terms of how work is arranged and performed.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including MGMT501 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- HRMG601 Human Resource Management
- INTB605 Business Strategy
- MGMT602 Small and Medium Enterprise Management
- MGMT603 Leadership for Change
Level 7 courses
- MGMT704 Management for Social Impact
- MGMT705 Stress and Resilience at Work
- MGMT708 Organising for the Future of Work
With an ageing population, it’s never been more important to have a sound understanding of how to manage the care of older people. You’ll learn more about concepts of ageing and the physical, mental and social changes that accompany ageing, and become familiar with active ageing, health promotion and health conditions affecting many older people.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including at least 15 points at Level 7
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Not all courses listed above are being offered in 2023.
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Study in Māori Development provides you with in-depth knowledge of Māori language, culture and history to make a difference in society. You’ll be challenged to think creatively about issues that affect indigenous people in Aotearoa, the Pacific and beyond.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- HIST500 Introduction to New Zealand History
- MAOR504 Treaty of Waitangi: Resistance and Repair
- MAOR505 Te Mānutanga Beginners Māori Language 1
- MAOR506 Te Ekenga Waka Beginners Māori Language 2
- MAOR507 Te Matariki
- MAOR510 Māori in Popular Culture
Level 6 courses
- HIST690 Te Tiriti O Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi
- HIST691 Tā Moko: Marks of History and Identity
- HIST692 Our People, Our Stories: Contemporary NZ Oral Histories
- HRMG650 Te Ara Pou Leadership
- MAOR601 Ki te Hoe Intermediate Māori Language I
- MAOR602 Tōkihi hī Intermediate Māori Language II
Level 7 courses
- HIST701 Nostalgia and Utopianism in New Zealand History
- HIST707 He Wānanga mō Te Reo Māori: History of the Māori Language
- MAOR701 Tere ki Tai Advanced Māori Language 1
- MAOR702 Tere ki Uta Advanced Māori Language 2
- MAOR708 Te Ao Hurihuri Contemporary Maori Issues
The Māori economy is estimated at $70 billion. This minor focuses on Māori business and development and covers a wide range of topics, from Māori Indigenous management and business to governance and management from a Mātauranga Māori perspective.
The courses are especially useful if you’re planning to start your own business, or want to work in or with Māori or other Indigenous businesses or communities. One of the courses is a business project where you can explore a business topic of your interest, supervised by our experienced and supportive Māori staff.
All students in this minor will benefit from the AUT Business School’s dedicated, kaupapa-based study skills and pastoral care approach. The courses are all taught by academics of Māori descent. This minor is available to all students, not just to those of Māori descent.
Available as a minor only.
Not open for new enrolments from 2025
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below:
Level 5 course
- FINA504 Māori Indigenous Business and Finance
Level 6 courses
- MGMT604 Māori Indigenous Management and Marketing*
- ENTR601 Māori Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation*
Level 7 course
- BUSS730 Māori Indigenous Business Project
*These courses are delivered in fortnightly wānanga on Saturdays throughout the semester (either in the morning or in the afternoon).
You could also study the courses above as part of the Certificate in Business Studies, focusing on Māori business; even if you’re not currently studying at AUT.
Gain insight into the fast-paced media industry, as well as a sound understanding of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. By studying Māori media, you’ll learn to apply a Māori world view to the media and could build web applications, make films or design interactive multimedia from a bicultural perspective.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including TVSP591 and TVSP690, with at least 45 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including TVSP591 and TVSP690 and 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- CWRT560 Kaupapa Māori Storytelling
- TVSP591 Media Production: A Te Ao Māori Perspective
Level 6 courses
- PACS601 Indigenous Media Approaches
- TVSP690 Kaupapa Māori Content Creating
- TVSP601 Creative Documentary Production
Level 7 courses
- MAOR708 Te Ao Hurihuri: Contemporary Māori Issues
- TVSP790 Māori Media Production
- TVSP791 Kaupapa Māori Film Project
If you study marine science, you’ll explore fundamental marine science concepts and ways for you to make a difference for our oceans, at the local and global scale.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
The Marine Science minor isn’t available to students in the Marine Science major.
60 points from courses listed below. Must include MASC500, MASC600, MASC601 and MASC702.
Level 5 courses
- MASC500 Introduction to Marine Science
- MASC501 Marine Science Techniques
Level 6 courses
- MASC600 Estuaries to Deep Sea
- MASC601 Biology of Marine Organisms
- MASC602 Marine Science Methods
Level 7 courses
- MASC702 Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
- MASC703 Marine Science Research
- MASC704 Humans and Oceans
Curious about how the marketplace operates and why consumers respond as they do? Study marketing, advertising, retailing and sales as an additional major or minor to enhance your degree.
New media channels are emerging, rivalling traditional ways of going to market. Businesses now offer customers integrated, personalised shopping experiences that extend from the shop floor to online shopping. Businesses need staff who can communicate with customers to make more informed marketing decisions for the organisation. This major or minor equips you with these skills.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including MKTG501 with at least 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- MKTG701 Strategic Marketing
- MKTG702 Integrated Marketing Communications
- MKTG703 Digital, Social Media and Mobile Marketing
- MKTG704 Marketing for Social Impact
With an additional major or minor in Mathematical Modelling and Computation you’ll learn to extract information from real-life phenomena to create mathematical models describing the phenomena. You’ll also be able to use data to validate the models you’ve created.
The Mathematical Modelling and Computation minor isn’t available to students taking the minor in Analytics.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below including MATH707, MATH708 and at least 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- MATH505 Algebra and Calculus I
- STAT502 Introductory Probability and Statistics
Level 6 courses
- MATH605 Algebra and Calculus II
- MATH606 Modelling and Differential Equations I
- MATH607 Quantitative Decision Analysis
Level 7 courses
- MATH707 Mathematical Computation
- MATH708 Modelling and Differential Equations II
- MATH700 Financial Modelling and Computation
- MATH709 Mathematical Modelling in Health and Biology
This minor considers how the technologies, institutions and networks of communication are shaped by economic and political power. Become familiar with how media communication institutions/industries work, critique the exercise of power through contemporary electronic networks, and reflect upon the significance of contemporary media issues in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below.
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
*not available in 2025
This minor covers microbiological concepts and skills. You’ll learn to appreciate the role and importance of microorganisms and genetics across a wide range of science disciplines and for wider society.
This minor isn’t available for students taking the Biological Science major or Molecular Genetics minor.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- MICR501 Introduction to Biology of Microbes
Level 6 courses
- MELS607 Medical Microbiology I
- MICR601 Environmental Microbiology
Level 7 courses
- GENE700 Gene Technology
- MICR700 Decoding Life
This minor develops your skills in molecular genetics and genomics. You’ll be introduced to genomic approaches and bioinformatics skills, and will learn to appreciate the applications of molecular genetics to various aspects of science and society. It’s also good preparation if you’re planning to take on postgraduate research in molecular genetics and genomics.
This minor isn’t available to students undertaking a major in Biological Science or a minor in Microbiology.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- BIOL500 Foundations of Life
Level 6 courses
- GENE603 Cells, Genes and Molecules
Level 7 courses
- GENE700 Gene Technology
- GENE702 Molecular Diagnostics
- MICR700 Decoding Life
Explore motion capture (mocap) technology that records human movement as 3D data for use in a range of design and creative disciplines.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Enrolment in this minor is subject to approval from the Art & Design Minors, Head of Department.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- DIGD506 Introduction to Motion Capture
- DIGD605 Visualising Motion Capture
- DIGD606 Performance Capture
- DIGD707 Motion Capture Project
Develop transferable skills for team-based media production and management. You discover the importance of multicamera production in broadcast and online media to cater for fast turn-around productions and streaming of live events. This minor has a strong work-integrated ethos, emphasising management as well as creative processes. The Multi-Camera Production minor is open to screen production students who want to further their skills, as well as to students from other communication studies disciplines.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Networks and cybersecurity are areas that are universally important for many sectors. By studying networks and cybersecurity, you’ll explore the basics and infrastructure of networking, and learn to configure, implement and analyse network devices. This includes information network administration and cybersecurity to an advanced level.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below including COMP504, 60 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7 including COMP715, either COMP714 or COMP729, and either COMP716 or COMP718.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including COMP504, 30 points at level 6 and 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- COMP604 Operating Systems
- COMP607 Information Security Technologies
- COMP609 Network and System Administration
- ENEL611 Computer Network Applications
Level 7 courses
- COMP714 Advanced Network Technologies
- COMP715 Network Security
- COMP716 Highly Secure Systems
- COMP718 Information Security Management
- COMP729 Enterprise Networks
Learn New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), one of the official languages of New Zealand. In the NZSL minor you’ll get an understanding of Deaf culture and communication to engage in culturally appropriate conversations with community members and clients.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 30 points at level 6 or above
Level 5 courses
- NZSL510 New Zealand Sign Language I
- NZSL520 New Zealand Sign Language II
Level 6 courses
- NZSL600 New Zealand Sign Language Discourse
- NZSL610 New Zealand Sign Language III
- NZSL620 New Zealand Sign Language IV
Level 7 courses
- NZSL703 Comparative Analysis of English and NZSL
New Zealand Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand, and an understanding of sign language and Deaf culture is useful for many careers. New Zealand Sign Language and deaf studies covers communication strategies in NZSL and the cultural knowledge to work with Deaf clients and colleagues.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below with at least 45 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- NZSL502 An Introduction to the Deaf World
- NZSL510 New Zealand Sign Language I
- NZSL520 New Zealand Sign Language II
Level 6 courses
- CLSY601 Intercultural Competence in a Global World
- NZSL600 New Zealand Sign Language Discourse
- NZSL602 Deaf Community and Culture II
- NZSL610 New Zealand Sign Language III
- NZSL620 New Zealand Sign Language IV
Level 7 courses
- NZSL700 Special Topic (Deaf Studies)
- NZSL702 Current Issues in the Deaf World
- NZSL703 Comparative Analysis of English and
- NZSL710 New Zealand Sign Language V
Make a positive impact on the health of individuals, whānau and communities through nutrition and physical activity. You’ll become familiar with how nutrition and physical activity influence health and wellbeing, and discover how they can prevent disease and optimise people’s health and wellbeing.
You’ll understand how environmental and policy factors influence people’s behaviours, and learn to help people make positive lifestyle changes. Potential career pathways this minor could prepare you for include healthy lifestyles advisor, health promoter, or a career in community health development.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including SPOR527, SPOR636 and SPOR721.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR527 Nutrition and Physical Activity Fundamentals
Level 6 courses
- MAOH602 Te Pūtake o te Waiora
- SPOR636 Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviour
Level 7 courses
- CULN702 Food Ethics and Sustainability
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion
- SPOR721 Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion
The great outdoors is an institution in New Zealand as a place to learn and grow. Explore how outdoor activities can enhance wellbeing and environmental sustainability, with a focus on sites in the greater Auckland area.
You’ll learn to understand the importance of place and cultural considerations, and find out how to develop outdoor programmes that meet your clients’ needs and make it easier for more people to take part. There’s a strong focus on experience-based learning, and you’ll become familiar with campcraft, navigation and safely moving in land and marine-based environments.
This minor pairs well with our Health and Physical Education major, and can prepare you for a future as an outdoor education teacher, outdoor instructor, outdoor programme coordinator or business owner.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR528 Outdoor Learning for Wellbeing
Level 6 courses
- SPOR637 Blue Spaces: Connecting to Our Place
- SPOR638 Innovative Practices in Outdoor Learning
Level 7 courses
- SPOR726 Outdoor Learning for a Changing World
This minor covers knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences, formulations, drug delivery and product design. You’ll learn to design and create products from natural sources, and how to apply this knowledge to related industries.
This minor isn’t available to students undertaking a major in Biomedical Science.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- BMED500 Introduction to Biomedical Science
Level 6 courses
- BMED601 Natural Biomedical Products
Level 7 courses
- BMED702 Drug Delivery and Formulation
- PHMY701 Pharmacology for Professional Practice
Discover visual conventions and develop technical competencies to include DSLR camera fundamentals, exposure and lighting control, composition principles and image making strategies for project outcomes.
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You'll need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Enrolment in this minor is subject to approval from the Art & Design Minors, Head of Department.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN516 The Photographic Image
- ARDN631 The Interpreted Image
- ARDN632 The Manipulated Image
- ARDN716 The Directed Image
Engage thoughtfully and critically with the experiences and materials of everyday life with a minor in popular culture and performance. Explore the power and role of film, song and television in media and the influence they have in society.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with 15 points at level 7 (Not offered from 2024)
Level 5 courses
- CLSY506 Lift Every Voice and Sing: Performing Social Justice
- ENGL502 Reading New Zealand
- ENGL503 A Pacific Reader
- ENMS501 Alternate Realities: Games, Play, and Culture
Level 6 courses
- CLSY602 The Popular Imagination
- ENGL604 The Novel: Jane Austen Mania
Level 7 courses
- CLSY705 The Body in Popular Culture and Performance
- ENGL701 New Literatures
- HIST706 Gods, Heroes and the Rest of Us in Theatre and Performance
- HIST709 Gender and Culture
Develop your confidence and performance skills for both live and media roles. Improve your ability to present, act, pitch ideas, speak in public and successfully participate in meetings. This minor integrates the theories and practices of communicating with an audience, using voice and movement. The skills are transferable and relevant to professional communication including more “traditional” performance contexts like acting.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below.
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Want to know more about professional practice in the construction industry? Become familiar with work practices in the construction industry, construction processes, and leadership and people management in construction organisations.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below.
Courses
- ENBU506 Construction Organisation and Practice
- ENBU614 Reflective Work Practice
- ENBU618 Construction Process Integration
- ENBU717 Leadership and People Management (15 points)
Psychology is a useful subject for many careers. You develop a broad understanding of psychology, and explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social, and environmental factors influence behaviour.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including PSYC501 or PSYC580 and 15 points at level 7
Complete one of:
And choose three more courses from*:
Level 6 courses
- PSYC601 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC602 Social Psychology
- PSYC603 Psychological Assessment
- PSYC604 Personality
- PSYC605 Brain and Behaviour
- PSYC680 Individuals and Identities
- PSYC681 Cognitive Psychology
Level 7 courses
- PSYC701 Experimental and Applied Behaviour Analysis
- PSYC704 Biopsychology
- PSYC705 Positive Psychology
- PSYC706 Health Psychology
- PSYC707 Approaches to Psychological Intervention
- PSYC780 Emotions and Human Nature
- PSYC781 Applied Issues in Cultural and Social Psychology
*One of these two courses needs to be at level 7
Contact us to find out more
Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
A PR career could be organising top-level celebrities to promote an exotic resort, working with an international health organisation to communicate disease prevention in a developing country, briefing business leaders on a company merger, or lobbying the government to change regulations on behalf of a charity.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below, with at least 15 points from PUBL707 or PUBL709
Level 6 courses
- PUBL602 Public Relations Practice and Specialisms
- PUBL603 Power and Persuasion
- PUBL604 Strategic Messaging
- PUBL605 Reputation Management
Level 7 courses
- PUBL701 Digital Public Relations (Major only)
- PUBL707 Public Relations Theory and Practice
- PUBL709 Public Image and Campaign
- PUBL710 Public Relations Industry Project (Major only)
Interested in quantity surveying and the construction industry? Learn more about contract management, costing and commercial management in the construction industry.
Available as a major only.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- ENBU501 Construction Design and Implementation
- ENBU505 Measurement & Estimation
Level 6 courses
- ENBU602 Quantity Surveying
- ENBU617 Land Economy and Valuation
Level 7 courses
- ENBU718 Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution
- ENBU719 Quantity Surveying Practice and Advanced Measurement
- ENBU791 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part A
- ENBU792 Construction Integration Specialisation Project Part B OR
- ENBU795 Construction Integration Specialisation*
*Enrolment in ENBU795 is subject to approval of the programme director.
Radio is fast-paced, dynamic and immediate. Radio works smoothly on multiple platforms, and is at the forefront of popular culture – delivering music, opinion and information to ever more savvy and demanding audiences. If you love music and popular culture, radio and audio media could offer a number of great career opportunities.
Places in this minor are limited. Preference will be given to Bachelor of Communication Studies students, and any remaining places will then be offered to students from other AUT degrees.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses (includes all three level 6 courses and one level 7 course).
Compulsory level 6 courses
- RADC601 Radio Production: Context and Creativity
- RADC602 Radio Production: Programming and Performance
- RADC604 Sound Production: Podcasting
Level 7 courses
Choose one of:
- COMM705 The Music Industries
- DIGM706 Digital Audio
The Restaurant Management minor will equip you with the skills to make a positive impact in the restaurant sector. You’ll explore food preparation, presentation and service for audiences in a wide variety of settings.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
Level 5 course
Level 6 courses
- HOSP605 International Food and Beverage Management
- HOSP607 Beverage Production, Practice, Rituals and Management
Level 7 courses
- CULN702 Food Ethics and Sustainability
- FINA708 Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism
- HOSP701 Professional Wine Studies
You develop the practical skills to produce programmes for large, medium or small screens. Our students are well-known for their skills in pre-production, production and post-production within television and screen production.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
Explore strategies to affect change in educational spaces with a minor in Social Education. Develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to and support learners in informal community and formal learning contexts.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
Complete the following courses:
- EDUC511 Introduction to Social Education Practice
- EDUC512 Social Education: an Inquiry Approach
- EDUC615 Inclusive Education in the Community
- EDUC719 Community Leadership for Social Change
Develop a sound understanding of the interplay between social forces, economics, and politics. This focus provides a strong platform to explore power, influences on decision making, demographic and behavioural trends, and the challenges caused by economic, political and social disadvantage.
Major must include
120 points from courses listed below
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including 30 points and level 5 and 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
- SOSC582 Social Thinking
- SOSC583 Social Institutions
Level 6 courses
- POLS683 New Zealand Politics and Policy Making
- SOSC682 Methods of Social Research
- PHIL680 Ethics and Society
Level 7 courses
- POLS781 International Relations
- POLS782 Democratic Participation and Social Action
- SOSC782 Globalisation, Innovation and Change
- SOSC787 Diversity, Power and Discrimination
Design and develop secure software and use the latest technologies including modern programming languages, operating systems, networks, distributed computing systems, databases and modelling. You also carry out quality assurance tasks.
Major must include
120 points from the courses listed below including COMP503, 60 points at level 6 including either COMP604 or COMP611 and 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including COMP503, 30 points at level 6 and 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- COMP602 Software Development Practice
- COMP603 Program Design and Construction
- COMP604 Operating Systems
- COMP610 Data Structures and Algorithms
- COMP611 Algorithm Design and Analysis
Level 7 courses
- COMP713 Distributed and Mobile Systems
- COMP719 Applied Human Computer Interaction
- COMP721 Web Development
- ENSE701 Contemporary Methods in Software Engineering
Learn one of the most spoken languages in the world and gain insight of the diversity of Spanish and Latin American language and cultures. Spanish can give you a competitive edge and open doors to future international travel and careers.
Our language courses are not designed for native speakers of the language. 'Native speaker' refers to those who can speak fluently and write without difficulty in Spanish. Enrolment of students with extensive prior knowledge of the language is at the discretion of the programme leader.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with at least 30 points at level 6 or above
Level 5 courses
- SPAN501 Spanish 1A
- SPAN502 Spanish 1B
Level 6 courses
- SPAN601 Spanish 2A
- SPAN602 Spanish 2B
- SPAN610 Spanish Language in Practice I
Level 7 courses
- SPAN700 Spanish Overseas Experience
It’s well recognised that participation in sport and exercise is important for health and wellbeing as well as sports performance.
Find out more about the effect of sport and exercise on the human body and human performance. You can focus on athletic conditioning, exercise physiology or sports biomechanics, and learn how to create exercise programmes based on people’s individual needs.
Major must include
120 points from the courses below, with at least 60 points at level 6 and 45 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- SPSC502 Exercise Physiology I
- SPSC503 Applied Anatomy
Level 6 courses
- NUTR601 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- SPOR632 Skill Acquisition
- SPSC603 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
- SPSC604 Applied Sports Biomechanics I
- SPSC605 Exercise Physiology II
- SPSC607 Performance Psychology
- SPSC608 Sport Performance Analysis
Level 7 courses
- SPSC701 Athletic Conditioning
- SPSC702 Applied Sports Biomechanics II
- SPSC703 Clinical Exercise Physiology
- SPSC704 Applied Sport Performance Science
Minor must include
60 points from the courses in one of the combinations below with at least 15 points at level 7.
You can choose to focus on one of three pathways: athletic conditioning, exercise physiology or sport biomechanics.
Athletic conditioning courses
- SPSC603 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
- SPSC604 Applied Sports Biomechanics I
- SPSC605 Exercise Physiology II
- SPSC701 Athletic Conditioning
Exercise physiology courses
- NUTR601 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- SPSC603 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
- SPSC605 Exercise Physiology II
- SPSC703 Clinical Exercise Physiology
Sport biomechanics courses
- SPOR632 Skill Acquisition
- SPSC603 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
- SPSC604 Applied Sports Biomechanics I
- SPSC702 Applied Sports Biomechanics II
Contribute to young people’s positive experiences through development and coaching. You’ll gain an understanding of the role sport organisations and coaches play in creating quality sporting experiences for rangatahi/young people. You’ll have opportunities to connect with our industry partners and apply your theoretical understanding of youth development in practical settings.
This minor pairs well with our Health and Physical Education major, and could prepare you for a future as a coach development manager, community or high-performance coach and sports co-ordinator.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below, including SPOR526, SPOR639 and SPOR727.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR524 Sport, Health, and Physical Activity in Education
- SPOR526 Sport for Social Change
Level 6 courses
- SPOR639 Youth Sport Development
Level 7 courses
- SPOR722 Health Education and Youth Wellbeing
- SPOR724 Leadership in Sport, Exercise and Health
- SPOR727 Community Coach Development
Gain an understanding of the various aspects of sport, the value of sport to Aotearoa New Zealand, and the sport, exercise and health sectors.
You can choose from a wide range of sport-related courses, giving you the flexibility to choose the courses that interest you the most. The skills you’ll develop could be a great launchpad for a future in sport and health promotion, or sport management.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including SPOR640, with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR524 Sport, Health, and Physical Activity in Education
- SPOR525 Introduction to Sport Management and Marketing
- SPOR526 Sport for Social Change
- SPOR527 Nutrition and Physical Activity Fundamentals
- SPOR528 Outdoor Learning for Wellbeing
Level 6 courses
- MAOH602 Te Pūtake o te Waiora
- NUTR601 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- SPOR631 Health and Physical Education: Curriculum in Action
- SPOR632 Skill Acquisition
- SPOR633 Sport Entrepreneurship and Events
- SPOR634 Marketing for Sport
- SPOR635 Sport Operations in Practice
- SPOR636 Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviour
- SPOR637 Blue Spaces: Connecting to Our Place
- SPOR638 Innovative Practices in Outdoor Learning Behaviour
- SPOR639 Youth Sport Development
- SPOR640 The Interdisciplinary Sport Practitioner
- SPSC603 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
- SPSC607 Performance Psychology
- SPSC608 Sport Performance Analysis
- SPSC609 Sports Insights and Visualisation
Level 7 courses
- SPOR721 Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion
- SPOR722 Health Education and Youth Wellbeing
- SPOR723 Teaching and Learning Approaches in Sport, Health and Physical Education
- SPOR724 Leadership in Sport, Exercise and Health
- SPOR725 Strategic Sport Management
- SPOR726 Outdoor Learning for a Changing World
- SPOR727 Community Coach Development
- SPSC704 Applied Sport Performance Science
Help shape the future of sport with study in sport leadership and management.
You’ll explore how sport can contribute to social change, and develop an understanding of leadership, management, marketing, facilities and events management, sponsorship, law and finance; all with a focus on the sport and health industry.
Major must include
120 points from the courses below, with at least 45 points at level 7.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.
Level 5 courses
- SPOR525 Introduction to Sport Management and Marketing
- SPOR526 Sport for Social Change
Level 6 courses
- SPOR633 Sport Entrepreneurship and Events
- SPOR634 Marketing for Sport
- SPOR635 Sport Operations in Practice
- SPSC609 Sports Insights and Visualisation*
Level 7 courses
- SPOR724 Leadership in Sport, Exercise and Health
- SPOR725 Strategic Sport Management
- HEAL706 Special Topic**
*This course is only available in the Sport Leadership and Management minor.
**This course is only available in the Sport Leadership and Management major.
Learn how to analyse athletes’ performance and use these insights to enable them to optimise their training strategies, tactical decisions and achieve their full potential. You’ll gain an understanding of how to collect, analyse data and information related to sport events, teams, coaches or an athlete’s performance, and spot trends and patterns.
Using various techniques and technologies (including video analysis, statistical analysis and data visualisation), you’ll be able to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement, and provide valuable feedback to athletes, coaches and support staff.
Sport performance science skills and techniques are sought after by a wide range of team and individual sports, and can prepare you for a future as a performance analyst, or in coach and player development, strength and conditioning, and talent identification.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below.
Level 5 courses
- STAT500 Applied Statistics
Level 6 courses
- SPSC608 Sport Performance Analysis
- SPSC609 Sports Insights and Visualisation
Level 7 courses
- SPSC704 Applied Sports Performance Science
Almost all products/services that serve the consumer require the efforts of multiple organisations. Collectively, these organisations make up the supply chain. Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of supply chain activities and relationships to maximise customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Supply chain activities cover everything from product/service development, sourcing and production to logistics, as well as the information systems needed to co-ordinate these activities. There is a demand for SCM graduates due to its growing importance to New Zealand’s export-oriented economy. The growth of e-commerce has also fuelled the demand for SCM graduates worldwide as e-commerce businesses depend on logistics and SCM to fulfil customer orders.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the courses listed below including BSYS604 with at least 15 points from level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
- BUSS613 Managing Business Data for Analytics
- BSYS601 Business Process Management
- BSYS604 Operations Management
- BSYS605 Goods and Services Procurement
- SUSE602 Managing Environmental Issues in Business
Level 7 courses
Sustainable enterprise is about business of the future. Sustainability triggers innovation and creativity, new forms of entrepreneurship and participative people management. In focusing on the role of business and organisations to support both social and environmental sustainability, this minor gives you the skills to work successfully in, as well as question, the current socio-economic system.
You learn to strategise as sustainability involves long-term planning. You learn to engage and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, including community, retailers, suppliers, consumers and NGOs. You learn to take a stand and get others on board. Sustainable enterprise informs consumer choices, provides community services, drives environmental projects, and transforms organisational strategies and practices.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below including at least one of SUSE501, SUSE602 or SUSE701, and at least 15 points at level 7.
- ACCT607 Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
- ARDN504 Introduction to Sustainability
- ENTR701 Social Entrepreneurship
- MGMT704 Management for Social Impact
- SUSE501 Sustainability Leadership
- SUSE602 Managing Environmental Issues in Business
- SUSE701 Student Consultant Partnership Course
Learn the indigenous language of Aotearoa and gain access to te ao Māori – the Māori worldview, with our courses in te reo Māori. Study in an engaging environment and learn from Kaiako (lecturers) who are passionate about the revitalisation of the language.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from courses listed below with 30 points at level 6 or above
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
As artists and designers, we are interested in practising by making – doing projects that have currency and real-world capacity. We work through ideas of site, collaboration and publication in order to create events. Temporary Practices is an experimental, creative field of making. This minor supports the development of work across a range of disciplines and potential applications by using AUT facilities (3D Lab, WetLab, Bindery, Risograph printer).
Courses are delivered over one semester for each course and are worth 15 points each. You will need to complete 60 points for the entire minor. In each year, you will study and complete core compulsory courses alongside studio and specialist courses in the minor that you have selected.
Enrolment in this minor is subject to approval from the Art & Design Minors, Head of Department.
Available as a minor only.
Minor must include
60 points from the following courses:
- ARDN511 The Traveller: Site-Related Practices
- ARDN621 The Contributor: Collaborative Practices
- ARDN622 The Distributor: Publication Practices
- ARDN711 The Organiser: Event-based Practices
Minor must include
60 points in total from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7
Level 5 courses
Level 6 courses
Level 7 courses
- TRIN701 Principles and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- TRIN703 Advanced Legal Translation
- TRIN706 Advanced Health Translation
Add an elective course instead
Many of the courses from the additional majors and minors can also be taken as an elective course, and you may also be able to choose an elective from other subjects at AUT.