Summer study

Summer is the perfect time to upskill, get ahead or get a taste of university with a single course at AUT. Take the opportunity over summer to experience our courses delivered by internationally renowned staff within our top-notch facilities or online (where available).

Most of the courses below are available to anyone interested in these single courses as well as to students already enrolled at AUT. Browse the listings below for more details on courses you can study this summer and information about how to apply.

Mahitahi Collaborative Practices

Students learn about and practise collaborative work in a wider context of their work futures that are underpinned by the guiding principles of tikanga (customary lore, practices and traditions) and matauranga Māori (Māori-knowledge of the world).

Full course details

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Course code: DIGD507
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $4450
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 14 December 2023
Tue, Wed, Thur, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Special Topic

Students design, execute, and produce an individual project of either a theoretical or applied nature. The project will involve research, analysis, creative exploration, documentation, and will result in a resolved body of work.

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Course code: ARDN518
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4700
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 13 December 2023
Mon, Tue, Wed, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Special Topic

Focuses on the negotiation and development of a project within the disciplines of art or design of either a theoretical or applied nature. The project will involve research, analysis, creative exploration, documentation, and will result in a resolved body of work.

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Course code: ARDN635
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4700
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 13 December 2023
Mon, Tue, Wed, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Special Topic

Focuses on the negotiation and development of a project within the disciplines of art or design of either a theoretical or applied nature. The project will involve research, analysis, creative exploration, documentation, and will result in a resolved body of work.

Full course details

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Course code: ARDN718
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4700
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 13 December 2023
Mon, Tue, Wed, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Accounting Essentials

An introduction to the practice of accounting, including procedures and systems to collect, measure and record business transactions, and the preparation of financial statements, including the use of basic accounting software.

Full course details

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Course code: ACCT502
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Business Information Systems (for beginners)

Introduces key components of information systems (people, hardware, software, networks, data) and how these components are integrated and managed for business operations, decision making, collaboration, and competitive advantage.

Full course details

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Course code: BSYS501
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

21 November – 15 December 2023
Tue, Thur, 10am - 11.30am
Online

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Business Strategy

An introductory course that focuses on strategic thinking and the analysis of organisational and environmental situations in order to evolve and implement business plans. Students will learn the tools and frameworks to conduct industry and organisational analysis, formulate and evaluate strategic options, and consider strategic implementation.

Full course details

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Course code: INTB605
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

21 November – 6 December 2023
Tue, Wed, 9am - 5pm
City Campus

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Corporate Finance

Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical principles and techniques in corporate finance and enables students to apply such principles and techniques in real-world business situations.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: FINA601
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Digital, Social Media and Mobile Marketing

An applied course framed by relevant marketing theory and emerging theoretical insights exploring how the digital transformation of marketing is reflected in novel market behaviours, consumer interactions and experiences, and how the work of marketers will continue to evolve in a post-digital environment.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: MKTG703
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm
City Campus

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Financial Management for Accountants

This course focuses on the analysis of financial statements and the assessments of an organisation's performance, including capital and cash budgeting. Develops an understanding of appropriate accounting tools and techniques used to measure and assess risk and value.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: ACCT606
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Global Mobility

This course examines global mobility within an international and cross-cultural context. Students critically reflect on strategies driving internationalisation and the resultant organisational structures. International talent management, career models, human resource management (HRM) issues and practices for optimal and ethical organisational outcomes, future HRM trends and individual career management within a contemporary global labour market are explored. Aspects of international NGOs and international mobility are also studied ensuring that students develop a broad understanding of global mobility issues from MNE/profit and not for profit organisational perspectives.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HRMG703
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Online

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Human Resource Management

This course provides students with a conceptual and practical understanding of the importance of effective human resource management principles and practices.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HRMG601
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Online

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Introduction to Finance (for beginners)

A review of the concepts, tools and techniques related to financial management. The focus is on time value of money, financial markets and financial instruments, the relationship between risk and return, and asset pricing.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: FINA501
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Marketing Insights (for beginners)

An introduction to the fundamentals of marketing as a discipline that identifies customer needs and wants, determines which target markets the firm can serve best, and designs appropriate products, services, and communications tailored to these markets. It provides students with the foundations for customer focused value creation.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: MKTG501
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4062.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm
City Campus or Online

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Personal Finance (for beginners)

Focuses on developing financial capability and understanding financial products that individuals and small business owners are exposed to. Develops core competencies in budgeting, managing debt, and savings and investments, and apply these competencies to real-world applications that have direct implications to the student

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: FINA605
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm
City Campus or Online

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Project Management

Focuses on developing a theoretical and practical understanding of managing projects throughout the project life cycle. Reviews the processes, tools, team and leadership skills which play an active part in managing projects. Topics include teamwork, project leadership, tools for effective project management, defining the project, creating the project plan, tracking and monitoring the project, contract and partnership, and project reviews and audit.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: BSYS603
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm
City Campus

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Stress and Resiliance at Work

Examines stress and resilience at work and other organisational contexts, including theoretical and practitioner models. Students will critically evaluate the causes and consequences of stress and resilience. A range of approaches to managing stress and improving resilience at work are explored at different levels: individual, organisational, profession, industry, government and NGOs.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: MGMT705
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4225
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Online

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Intercultural Communication

Provides a framework for analysing intercultural communication and cultural interaction to explore concepts of identity, ethnicity, culture, and ethnic relations in Aotearoa New Zealand and wider global spaces.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: COMM514
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $847.44
International fee: $4712.5
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm
City Campus

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Mahitahi Collaborative Practices

Students learn about and practise collaborative work in a wider context of their work futures that are underpinned by the guiding principles of tikanga (customary lore, practices and traditions) and matauranga Māori (Māori-knowledge of the world).

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: DIGD507
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $4450
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 14 December 2023
Tue, Wed, Thur, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Media, Technology and Society

Explores how mass communication, digital media technologies, and society interact in contemporary society. Students will focus on media organisations, industries and networks, media messages, and contemporary audiences.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: COMM513
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $4450
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Text, Image and Sound

Students will learn about how meanings are made through and in the media, examining how language, visual images and sound combine to convey ideas and stories that promote a range of ideas and power relationships.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: COMM505
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $847.44
International fee: $4712.5
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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IT Project Management

The course provides students with the principles of project management in an information technology context. IT project management methodologies and approaches are compared. Practices and supporting tools and techniques are further investigated, particularly with regard to conception and initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and project closure . Expected standards of professionalism and ethics will be highlighted.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: COMP507
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4512.50
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 13 December 2023
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri 10am - 12pm (lecture) & 1pm - 3pm (lab)
City Campus

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Mahitahi Collaborative Practices

Students learn about and practise collaborative work in a wider context of their work futures that are underpinned by the guiding principles of tikanga (customary lore, practices and traditions) and matauranga Māori (Māori-knowledge of the world).

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: DIGD507
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $4450
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 14 December 2023
Tue, Wed, Thur, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Mathematics for Computing

Provides an introduction to the mathematical and statistical concepts required for an understanding of the analysis of data and applications in computing. Topics include sets, functions, relations, matrix operations, probability, probability distributions and statistical measures.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: MATH503
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $4512.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Mon, Wed, Fri, 10am - 12pm (lecture) & 1pm - 3pm (lab)
City Campus

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Programming Concepts and Techniques

An introduction to the basics of computer programming to equip students for a career in any branch of IT, the sciences, data analysis or engineering. The fundamentals of writing, designing and testing programs will be developed.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: COMP500
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $911.14
International fee: $4787.50
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January - 2 February 2024
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am - 12pm
City Campus

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Korean Language and Culture 1 (for beginners)

Korean Language and Culture 1 is for students who have a little or no knowledge of the language and culture, and who are interested in being able to communicate and interact with Korean speakers. Students will be able to communicate in Korean at a simple practical level in order to socialise and carry out activities in a range of contexts, using culturally appropriate language and gestures. Traditional and contemporary Korean culture and social practices including generational change, K-pop and the ‘Korean Wave’, will be explored. Values and beliefs will be compared to provide insights into students’ own cultures as well as the cultures of others.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: KORE500
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3875
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November - 15 December 2023
Mon, Wed, Fri, 1pm - 4pm 
City Campus

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New Zealand Sign Language I (for beginners)

Students with little or no knowledge of NZSL will acquire competency in both production and comprehension of NZSL to communicate at a simple practical level. Students' understanding of the basic grammatical structures and functional language patterns will be developed, as well as skills for initial stage NZSL conversation.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: NZSL510
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3837.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

21 November – 14 December 2023
Tue, Wed, Thur, 10am - 1pm
City Campus

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Spanish 1A Online (for beginners)

This course helps students develop competency in both written and oral Spanish to communicate at a simple and elementary level. Emphasis is on linguistic competence in the following components: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Another important feature of language learning is the knowledge and understanding of Spanish culture. Therefore, this course aims to gain basic communicative competence in the Spanish language as a whole, in daily situations within cultural and social contexts.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: SPAN501
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Domestic fee: $847.44
International fee: $4075
Student services levy (for all students): $143.27

Timetable

8 January – 2 February 2024
Synchronized sessions on Mon, Wed, Fri, 10am – 12pm
Online

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Resolution Chambers' Civil & Commercial Litigation

This course introduces students to basic skills to contribute usefully as litigation juniors when starting work in a law firm.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: LAWS754
Apply by: 24 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4312.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

27 November – 1 December 2023
Mon to Thur, 9am - 12pm & 1pm -3pm
Fri, 9am - 12pm & 1pm -2pm
City Campus

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Special Topic: Adversarial Advocacy

This course provides advanced study of a topic to be approved by the Bachelor of Laws Board of Studies.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: LAWS738
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $886.32
International fee: $4312.5
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 24 November 2023
Mon to Thur, 2pm - 7pm
Fri, 2pm - 6pm
City Campus

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Auckland in the Twentieth Century

This course offers students the opportunity to explore the exciting landscape of Auckland’s social and cultural history during the twentieth century. It focuses on how Aucklanders lived at various periods in the century, what challenges they faced, and what events shaped the character of the city.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HIST694
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3875
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Self directed learning
Online

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Introduction to New Zealand History

This course develops students' awareness and general knowledge of New Zealand's history, of major trends in the nation's development, and the emergence of a national identity.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HIST500
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3875
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Self directed learning
Online

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Kōrero Ōpaki Beginners Māori Language

This course is designed to further extend listening, speaking, reading, written and grammar skills in the Māori language at a beginner’s level.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: MAOR506
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $0
International fee: $956
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

21 November – 14 December 2023
Tue, Wed, Thur, 11am - 2pm
City Campus

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Nostalgia and Utopianism in New Zealand History

This course aims to introduce students to theories of nostalgia and utopianism, and to enable them to examine how aspects of these concepts can be applied to various episodes in New Zealand history since the 1830s. Students will be able to select their own topics of exploration (with guidance), and will explore how theories of nostalgia and utopianism apply to actual historical examples.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HIST701
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3875
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Self directed learning
Online

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Our People, Our Stories:  Contemporary New Zealand Oral Histories

An introduction to the acquisition, curation, and publication of oral histories using digital-based platforms. The standard disciplines associated with collecting, evaluating, contextualising, and editing oral histories will be applied and the material published in a digital form.

Full course details

Quick facts

Course code: HIST692
Apply by: 17 Nov 2023
Domestic fee: $824.36
International fee: $3875
Student services levy (for all students): $134.27

Timetable

20 November – 15 December 2023
Self directed learning
Online

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Need help?

Current AUT students

If you’re already studying at AUT, you can contact the Student Hub for any questions about enrolling in Summer School.

Phone: 0800 288 864
Email: studenthub@aut.ac.nz

New students

Our Future Student Advisors team can help you through the application process and answer any queries you may have.

Phone: 0800 AUT AUT (288 288)
Email: futurestudents@aut.ac.nz