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

Level 6 courses

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

Level 7 courses

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 studying 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

Level 6 courses

*Course details to be confirmed

Level 7 courses

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:

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 course

Level 7 courses

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

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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:

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.

Not offered in 2024

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

*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

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:

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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

Level 6 coursese

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

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 in 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

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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.

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

Level 6

Level 7

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.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including NZSL502, NZSL602 and NZSL702.

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

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:

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:

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

Level 7 courses

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:

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

Level 6

Level 7

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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 BUSS507 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

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:

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:

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

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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 transfer knowledge and help others understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

If you’re considering school teaching, the Health and Physical Education minor could prepare you for teaching junior health and physical education classes in New Zealand schools.

This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Coaching or Health and Physical Education.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including HEAL505 or SPSC501, and SPOR511 with at least 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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 in 2024.

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

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

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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:

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, 30 points at level 6 and either BSYS701 or BSYS702

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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 CLSY502, MAOR504, CLSY601, CLSY706 with at least 45 points at Level 6, at least 45 points at Level 7.

Minor must include

60 points in total from the following courses: CLSY502, CLSY601, CLSY706 and MAOR504

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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

Level 7 courses

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.

Available as a minor only.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below:

Level 5 course

Level 6 courses

Level 7 course

*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.

Available as a minor only.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including TVSP591 and TVSP690 and 15 points at level 7.

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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.

Major must include

120 points from courses listed below including MATH707, MATH708 and at least 45 points at level 7.

Minor must include

The Mathematical Modelling and Computation minor isn’t available to students in the Analytics major.

60 points from courses listed below with at least 15 points at level 7.

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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.

Not offered in 2024

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below.

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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:

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

Level 7 courses

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

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

The great outdoors is an institution in New Zealand as a place to learn and grow. Throughout the ages, it has been used to educate people on the issues faced by the society of that era. Today’s issues of sustainability, health and wellbeing are at the heart of outdoor education initiatives.

This minor introduces students to key outdoor concepts, and engages them with the outdoors as a health and developmental medium.

This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation majoring in Outdoor Education.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including SPOR511 with at least 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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:

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

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

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

Level 5 courses

One of:

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 7 courses

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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

*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 courses lists below.

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 7 courses

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:

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 including SOSC582, SOSC583 and SOSC682 with 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

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

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

Level 7 courses

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.

Available as a minor only.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below with at least 30 points at level 6

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

It’s well recognised that participation in sport and exercise is important for health and wellbeing as well as sports performance. Anyone working in sport or healthcare will benefit from an improved understanding of how sport and exercise impact on human function.

This minor introduces students to key concepts in exercise prescription, exercise physiology and sports biomechanics.

This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation completing an Exercise Science and Nutrition or Sport and Exercise Science major.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including SPSC602 with at least 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

Coaching is an exciting career and can involve working with athletes across a broad range of skill levels, from beginners to high-performance elite athletes. Modern coaching goes beyond the traditional focus on technique; it emphasizes an athlete-centred perspective, with coaches required to understand dynamic individual environment and task challenges.

The Sport Coaching minor provides students with the skills to be successful in sports and the sport organisations.

This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation completing a Coaching or Health and Physical Education major.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including SPOR511 with at least 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

Much of what we hear about in the sport sector relates to leadership and management matters. As a result, sport organisations are increasingly seeking employees with expertise across sport leadership, marketing, events and governance.

A minor in sport management provides a foundation for anyone with aspirations to work in New Zealand’s vibrant sport sector.

This minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation completing a Management major.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including SPOR501 with at least 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz

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

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.

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: