CONTENTS
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Welcome To AIS 3Why Study In Auckland?Reasons To Choose AISFacilitiesCore ValuesCentre For Research In International EducationInstitutional Linkages
39How Do I Apply?Programme Entry RequirementsEquivalent Qualifications Guide
42Further InformationDirectoryCode Of Practice
What Can I Study? 11
English Language 12
30Hospitality Management
16Arts - CertTESOL
22Information Technology
18International Business
Tourism Management 26
34Business Administration
QUALITY EDUCATION
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
INDIVIDUAL FOCUS
REAL WORLD SUCCESS
WELCOME TO AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES
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Welcome to AIS, an independent tertiary institution
with a distinctive international focus. We attract many
thousands of students and staff from countries around
the world and have developed close relationships
with educational institutions both nationally and
internationally. We started in 1990 with a goal of
offering a broad range of programmes from beginner’s
English through to a master’s degree qualification.
Today’s AIS undergraduate and postgraduate students
experience expert personalised education. The
learning and development of each student is guided by
qualified staff who are committed to helping students
achieve success.
We have created learning pathways and support
strategies to cater for the different skills and abilities
of individual students, maximising their opportunities
to achieve their goals.
On both our St Helens and Asquith campuses we
ensure that a friendly, nurturing environment balances
and supports our rigorous and demanding academic
programmes. We utilise a variety of monitoring
mechanisms to ensure that the quality of our
programmes is maintained at the highest international
standards. Earning an AIS academic credential is a
qualification for life, and requires each student to
demonstrate a high level of personal commitment and
integrity.
In order for our graduates to utilise their qualifications,
we actively seek input from stakeholders, especially
prospective employers. We promote and support
students moving forward in their careers through
internships, an active careers office, post-qualification
placement grants, and an active alumni network.
Studying at Auckland Institute of Studies is a uniquely
rewarding experience.
Richard Goodall
President
Mild, temperate climate without
seasonal extremes
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It’s easy to see why Auckland is consistently rated in the top five cities in the world to live*
*Mercer Quality of Living Reports
New Zealand’s largest city is home to 1.5 million people
from European, Māori, Pacific and
Asian cultures
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A stunning location between two
harbours, with easy access to beaches
and mountains
Great shopping, dining, nightlife,
sports and recreation
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Relaxed, safe lifestyle and much
more affordable than Sydney, New
York or London
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Academic Staff and Research
Our degree programme lecturers are
leaders in their disciplines, active in
research, and well-published in fields
relevant to their courses. Small classes
maximise learning opportunities and
the personal contact that students have
with their teachers.
Student Support Services
AIS attaches great importance to the
welfare of students on campus. Our
multi-lingual Student Services officers
are experienced in dealing with
problems faced by New Zealand and
international students, and are always
available to provide support during
their studies.
Industry Links and Internships
Our programmes are market and
industry driven. Employers participate
in our advisory committees to ensure
programmes are up to date. Live
projects and industry practice in our
programmes provide practical training
and develop work connections. Our
internship programme provides
opportunities for MBA students and
graduates which may lead to full-time
employment in New Zealand.
Individual FocusOur teaching faculty value
personal contact with students, and
class numbers are kept low to maintain
high quality standards. Our students
receive a high level of personal
attention and are supported to
maximise their potential.
Our Student Services team, in
conjunction with academic faculty,
advise on programmes that match
students’ requirements and career
aspirations.
Multicultural Environment
AIS attracts students from New Zealand
and around the world. A multicultural,
family-oriented environment provides
a stimulating setting where overseas
students can meet New Zealanders,
leading to close interaction across
cultures and development of life-long
friendships and personal networks.
Our students find work in New
Zealand and across the globe after
successful completion of their studies.
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Great ValueEstablished in 1990, Auckland
Institute of Studies is one of New
Zealand’s largest Tertiary Education
Organisations offering a wide range
of NZQA-approved degree, diploma
and language qualifications. Students
take advantage of attractively priced,
quality programmes in business
administration, international business,
information technology, hospitality and
tourism management, complemented, if
needed, by excellent support from the
AIS English Language Centre.
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students on all employment issues. This
includes conducting workshops on CV
preparation and interview techniques,
and finding appropriate employment
opportunities. Our Student Job
Search Centre also contacts potential
employers and makes interview
arrangements.
Fast Track Programmes and
Flexible Entry DatesAIS has a flexible semester system,
with three starting dates each year for
degree and diploma programmes, and
six starting dates for postgraduate
programmes. This allows students to
fast-track their studies. Committed
students can complete their
programmes in a shorter time than at
traditional institutions, which reduces
costs and allows faster entry into
employment.
Our English Language Centre has an
intake every Monday.
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Credit RecognitionAIS can offer a number of
credits to students who have completed
New Zealand Diplomas or other
qualifications, enabling students to
“top-up” to degree level.
Students with prior studies at our
international partner institutes and
other international institutions are also
eligible to apply for credits.
Applications for credits are made
after arrival for the start of semester.
Approvals are given by our Academic
Board, based on level, credit value and
content similarity with AIS courses.
Student Loans and Allowances
New Zealand citizens and permanent
residents can apply for student loans
and allowances, subject to certain
criteria. Our Student Services team can
provide assistance with applications to
StudyLink.
Transport
In order to provide our
students with a warm, welcoming
experience when they arrive in New
Zealand, AIS offers airport pick-up for
all first time arrivals.
A free shuttle bus service runs between
St Helens Campus and the city centre on
week days. Both St Helens and Asquith
Campuses are conveniently located
close to bus routes. The Western
Line rail network passes close to our
campuses, enabling students to find
affordable accommodation in West
Auckland.
Study Skills AdvisorOur Study Skills Advisor assists
students to improve their academic
performance, with a particular focus
on students who need extra academic
support. Assistance includes one-on-
one consultations, a “Study Buddy”
programme, and regular workshops
on essay writing, study skills,
referencing and exam preparation.
Scholarships and Excellence Awards
Each semester AIS provides scholarships
and excellence awards to high-
performing students continuing their
diploma and degree programmes with
us. These are based on academic results
achieved in the previous two semesters.
Immigration and Visas
AIS offers students an online visa
service in partnership with Immigration
New Zealand. International students
can apply for their visas on campus,
Pasifika and Māori Grants
As part of our Pacific Outreach
Programme, AIS offers special tuition
rates to international students from the
Large Spacious Campus
The park-like grounds of the St Helens
Campus are complemented by indoor
recreational facilities, including a
gymnasium and sports hall at our
Asquith Campus, which add to the
atmosphere of the institute. Plenty of
free student parking is also offered.
Pacific Islands. Grants are also available
to students of New Zealand Māori
descent.
and graduates can
also apply for one-year
Graduate Job Search visas.
Our St Helens Campus-based
Online Visa Officer provides support
and assistance with student and work
visa issues.
New Zealand’s immigration policy
supports settlement of international
students who have the skills and
talent the country needs. All our
qualifications at Level 6 and above
qualify for points under the Skilled
Migrant Category, and qualifications on
the skills shortage list (our Bachelor of
Information Technology and Bachelor
of International Business (Accounting)
degrees) provide bonus points.
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FacilitiesOur St Helens Campus is located in
spacious, park-like grounds just ten
minutes’ drive from the city centre.
St Helens Campus facilities include a
library, computer labs, Wi-Fi, cafeteria,
dormitory, devotional room, tennis
courts and free parking.
Our Asquith Campus also provides
free parking and is located close to the
St Helens Campus. It has computer
labs, Wi-Fi, a study room with access
to library resources, a student training
cafeteria, a fully-equipped gymnasium,
a sports hall, and a whanau/devotional
room.
AccommodationOur St Helens Campus dormitory
accommodates 120 students in single,
twin and multi-share fully-furnished
rooms. Separate levels are reserved
for male and female students. The
dormitory has a modern kitchen where
residents may prepare meals, and a
common dining area.
Students who prefer a family-oriented
environment can choose homestay
accommodation, with carefully selected,
quality host families.
LibraryOur library holds a wide range of books,
journals, magazines, newspapers, video
and electronic resources. Access to
online journals, databases, specialised
software and the internet is available.
Separate reading and study areas allow
students to work individually or in
groups.
Sports and RecreationAsquith Campus has a well-equipped
gymnasium and sports hall. The gym
has exercycles, free weights, treadmills
and rowing machines. In the sports
hall, students can enjoy basketball,
volleyball, cricket, badminton, table
tennis and other activities.
The St Helens Campus has tennis
courts and is adjacent to the popular
Chamberlain Park Golf Course.
CafeteriasCafeteria facilities are available at both
campuses with a range of local and
international cuisine, snacks and drinks
at reasonable prices. Vending machines
and microwave ovens are also available.
The facility at the Asquith Campus
is a student training café run by our
Hospitality students.
Computer LabsComputer facilities are available at
both campuses providing access to the
internet, email accounts, our online
enrolment system and the library
intranet. Printing and free Wi-Fi are
also available.
Whanau RoomOur Asquith Campus whanau room is
a place for all students to relax and
form friendships across cultures and
nationalities.
Devotional RoomsBoth campuses have a devotional
room where students can pray and
contemplate. Prayer mats are available
on request.
Car ParkingAmple free parking is available for
students who travel to our campuses
by car.
AIS is located near such wonderful features
as the golf course and Western Springs lake.
- Elena Zhukova
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Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE)
Journal of International Education and BusinessThe Journal of International Education and Business commenced publication in February 2010. It is published in February and August each year.
All correspondence should be sent to:
The Executive Editor Journal of International Education and Business Auckland Institute of Studies PO Box 2995 Auckland 1140 New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 815 1717 ext 622 Email: [email protected]
Occasional Papers/Working Papers
Annual Journal Subscription Rates (two issues)
Institutional
Individual
NZ/Australia
NZ$60.00
NZ$40.00
Rest of World
US$45.00
US$30.00
Submissions are also sought on an on-going basis for scholarly articles to be published in both these series (subject to a peer review process). Contact details are as for the journal above.
Submissions are sought for scholarly articles to be published in the journal. Submissions are subject to a peer review process.
About CRIEThe Centre for Research in International
Education was established in 2003
to develop the research culture of
Auckland Institute of Studies.
PurposeThe Centre promotes and conducts
research into the social, economic
and pedagogic consequences of the
internationalisation of education and
the implications for development.
This embraces areas such as the
difficulties faced by students
studying abroad, determining ways
of improving the delivery of English
language programmes, enhancing
the pedagogy of content delivery to
learners from an ESOL background,
the economic consequences of the
export of education, and problems and
opportunities faced by host nations and
educational institutions. The Centre
aims to create a greater understanding
and appreciation of international
education and improve success rates for
international students. The Centre also
encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas
and joint work between academics and
industry participants.
Activities Include:1. Hosting conferences on international
education;
2. Maintaining a website to disseminate
information (www.crie.org.nz);
3. Accepting submissions for
publication on its website for a
Working Papers Series, and an
Occasional Papers Series;
4. Organising workshops for staff
to discuss work in progress with
internal and external colleagues; and
5. Publishing the Journal of
International Education and
Business.
Biennial ConferenceThe conference focuses on a topical
area of international education research
and attracts international keynote
speakers. Recent conference themes
and keynote speakers are:
2004 The Internationalisation of
Education in New Zealand:
Successes, Challenges and
Opportunities (Dr Rebecca Oxford,
Dr Andrew Cohen)
2005 Reflective Practice – the Key
to Innovation in International
Education (Dr Neil J Anderson, Dr
Andrew Cohen, Dr Cynthia White,
Dr Ernesto Macaro, Dr Rod Ellis)
2007 The Role of English as a Lingua
Paedagogica in Teaching and
Learning in International
Education (Dr Ann Snow, Ms
Donna Brinton)
2009 Empowering Futures:
International Education as a
Catalyst for Change (Dr Andrew
Butcher, Dr John Overton, Dr Konai
Thaman)
2011 International Education: Focus on
the Learner (Dr Phyllis Blumberg,
Dr Bernard Oliver)
2013 Multicultural Classrooms (Prof.
Geneva Gay)
The conference is held in the last
week of June/first week of July in
odd numbered years. Check the CRIE
website in January 2015 for the call for
papers.
JapanTaiwanIndia
Scotland
ChinaKorea
Kiribati
Tonga
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AIS has strategic alliances and
articulation arrangements with
education institutions within New
Zealand and in our main overseas
markets. In New Zealand these
alliances encourage domestic and
international students to move into
higher qualifications. International
agreements provide for credit
transfer into degree programmes,
support for course delivery, group
study tours and teacher exchanges.
• AUT University
• Best Pacific Institute of Education
• Edenz Colleges
• ICL Education Group
• Institute of Applied Learning
• Linguis International Institute
• Martin Hautus The Pacific Peoples Learning Institute
• Mount Albert Grammar School
• National Tertiary Education Consortium
• New Zealand Institute of Education
• North Shore International Academy
• Queens Academic Group
• Unitec Institute of Technology
• Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design
• Changwon Moonsung University, Korea
• Chihlee Institute of Technology, Taiwan
• Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange, China
• Delter International Business Institute, China
• Huanggang Normal University, China
• International Institute of Management Sciences, India
• Jeollabukdo Office of Education, Korea
• Jin Wen University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
• Kiribati Marine Training Centre, Kiribati
• Kyoai Gakuen Senior High School, Japan
• Manav Rachna International University, India
New Zealand International
Institutional Linkages
• Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland
• Silicon Lake Vocational and Technology College, China
• Tianjin Normal University Jingu College, China
• Tonga Institute of Science and Technology, Tonga
• Xuzhou Institute of Technology, China
• Zhengzhou Institute of Science and Technology, China
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English program
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GENERAL The General English course at AIS improves students’ English proficiency step by step. Our topic-based, modern textbooks and an interactive classroom approach are used to support students’ learning.
Students are assigned to one of the following classes to ensure they are at the optimum level to make good progress:
BeginnersHigh BeginnersElementaryUpper ElementaryPre-IntermediateIntermediateUpper IntermediateAdvanced
SKILLS Students have the opportunity to use the skills they have learned in general classes, and there is a focus on real day-to-day English with topic-based learning and weekly vocabulary and speaking assessments.
ACADEMIC BRIDGE CLASS This class is for pre-intermediate (IELTS 4.5) and above students who wish to concentrate on academic English study. There are two major learning outcomes. Students will gain the skills necessary to help them pass English proficiency tests, such as IELTS, and for successful completion of tertiary courses in diploma and degree programmes.
With over 20 years of experience in English language teaching, materials design
and curriculum development, the English Language Centre at AIS is dedicated to
improving students’ language abilities quickly and effectively. Whether you wish
to become simply a better all-round English user, or are intending to proceed into
diploma and degree programmes, our friendly and professional staff make the
classroom a very enjoyable place to be. Students wanting to achieve their goals
faster are encouraged to take advantage of our free extra classes in pronunciation
and listening comprehension, as well as our full activities programme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
See page 40
English
1.000 English as a Foreign Language
Notes: English language courses are registered with the Tertiary Education Commission under the “English for Migrants” programme for Immigration New Zealand.
Certificates of completion are issued at the conclusion of all English language courses.
Strategies and common types of questions for passing tests, along with reading, writing, note-taking and presentation skills, are included, and students may join on any Monday.
EXTRA CLASSES Extra classes are run in the English Language Centre after the regular timetable finishes each day. These classes offer students the opportunity to develop specific skills, including pronunciation and listening.
DURATION 1-50 weeks
START DATES Every Monday from 6 January to 15 December
HOURS General Classes: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Skills Classes: 12.30pm - 2.10pm
Academic Bridge Class: Classes are run to meet demand
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The IELTS Preparation course equips students with the skills and strategies needed to undertake an IELTS test with confidence and achieve a result of band 6.0 or above.
Each week of the 12-week course comprises 23 hours of tuition. Students are trained in interpreting and answering IELTS questions. Skills sessions (one hour 40 minutes each) cover the five topic areas most often found in IELTS examinations: health, social issues, technology, education and the environment.
DURATION 12 weeks
START DATES 13 January, 7 April, 30 June, 22 September
1.042 IELTS Preparation
This full-time course is designed as an introduction to EAP II and covers concepts necessary for success in tertiary programmes. EAP I includes an introduction to academic-style listening, speaking, writing, research and presentations.
DURATION 12 weeks
START DATES 24 February, 9 June, 22 September
1.020 English for Academic Purposes I (EAP I)
This full-time course is designed for students seeking an English language pathway into an AIS certificate, diploma or degree programme. It is very useful preparation for students seeking to study any programme at an English-speaking tertiary institution.
EAP II has a strong academic focus. It is built around a series of research assignments and seminars which involve the core skills of reading and evaluating, note-taking, summarising, referencing, speaking, listening and use of the library and the internet.
The balance of the course includes skimming and scanning, speed reading, evaluation of arguments, listening to lectures, group discussions and presentations. Both writing (academic essays and research papers) and reading (a range of academic texts) are strongly emphasised.
DURATION 12 weeks
START DATES 24 February, 9 June, 22 September
1.022 English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) Business English is a full-time course which
provides students with a broad business vocabulary and terminology in a range of applied business settings and situations.
The course is extremely useful for students aiming to use English in their future professional careers, especially for those hoping to work in an English-speaking country. It provides a rewarding challenge for high-level students and is integrated with key business topics.
DURATION 4 weeks
START DATES Courses are run to meet demand
1.023 Business English
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My name is Anna Zlygosteva. I studied General English at AIS and completed the course with very good marks.
I enjoyed studying at AIS. There are friendly staff and a good atmosphere for studying. While studying I have met many interesting people from all over the world. It was a great opportunity to get to know many different cultures and accents which will help me to understand people in the future.
I was very happy studying with you.
Anna ZlygostevaRussia
I have friends who live in New Zealand who advised me that New Zealand was a good place for living and study. I checked the AIS website and decided it would be a good choice for my studies. I want to study business, so I need to improve my English skills. I enjoy the environment here in New Zealand. The climate is very nice and there are many parks, mountains and forests for me to enjoy when I’m not studying, which has been beneficial for my health.
My classes in the English Language Centre are wonderful. I particularly enjoy the interesting discussions I have with my classmates, and I am motivated to do my best in class by my excellent teachers. I am pleased that there has been a marked improvement in my English language ability since I started studying here.
Bo ZhangChina
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The English Language Centre at AIS has the following options for groups:
• English plus tourism
• TESOL teacher training and refresher courses
• English plus golf
• Business English
• High school groups
Customised group options can also be arranged, along with homestay placement or dormitory accommodation.
English language students not only get the benefit of top quality classes and teachers, they can also take advantage of the extra activities and outings after class every day. An English Language Centre activities calendar is issued every month so that students can plan in advance which outings they want to join. Tennis coaching, test practice, farm visits and local community conversation are just some of the types of activities on offer.
Students also have the option of taking part in outings to nearby destinations to experience the natural beauty of New Zealand, from the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower to its wild west coast beaches.
The daily activities programme is very popular with students as it gives them the chance to speak English while making friends and having fun.
Group Options
Activities
The daily activity
programme is a great chance to
have fun and make new friends while you get to know
Auckland. The activities are fun and they
also provide another opportunity to improve
your English.
- Hanna Jang, Korea
- Daigo Ichikawa, Japan
The array of cultures mixed together means
that every class is interesting with its
own dynamic.
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Nina MercepCertTESOLI chose to study with AIS for a number of reasons, the main one being that it is a very well-established language school in Auckland. My mother has taught here for some 10 years, which is a strong recommendation. The joy of being able to help others learn and build confidence, coupled with my interest in other cultures, particularly those that are East Asian, led me to enrolling in the AIS CertTESOL programme. I have recently become a new mother, so I wanted to create more opportunities for my future.
I had a great experience at AIS. The eight-week full-time programme really suited me, as intensive study is what I like. My experience was very positive. I had very experienced and down-to-earth tutors whose insight and knowledge was of great use. The practical aspect of the CertTESOL programme forced us as new teachers to try and give it a go, and in doing so we progressed a lot faster. I now work for AIS as a relief teacher, as well as freelance English teaching to international students here in Auckland.
I recommend AIS. First and foremost the staff are all amazingly hospitable and approachable, as are the students. The array of cultures together in every class means the classes are interesting, with their own dynamic. There’s a lot of help readily available for newcomers, too. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone willing to learn.
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Practical aspects of the CertTESOL
programme allow graduates to
make the transition from student to
teacher. During this full-time intensive
programme, trainees are required to
teach English to students up to three
times a week. This practice provides
graduates with the confidence and
teaching experience to support their
qualification. In addition to teaching
skills, graduates will gain knowledge
of other languages and the cultural
and social contexts in which they are
spoken.
START DATES
24 February, 15 September
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
See page 40
1.010 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)
Interpreter, translator, immigration services,
research, government, teaching, public
relations.
Careers
The programme comprises courses at three stages:
• 1.132 Basic Linguistic Concepts
• 1.232 English Language Teaching
• 1.332 English Language Teaching Practice
A preliminary two-week period of self-directed study of basic linguistic concepts is followed by six weeks of classroom-based instruction and practice. Class hours are from 9.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
DURATION 8 weeks
This was one of the best
experiences in my life.
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Daphne TupouBachelor of International BusinessWorking as a wine and spirits manager at the Royal Beer Co. in Tonga was a job I really enjoyed, but I realised that if I wanted to progress further, I needed higher qualifications. On looking for places to study, a family member introduced and recommended AIS to me. I came to Auckland for a holiday, visited the school and knew that the institute environment was exactly what I needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the fees were affordable and within my budget, and I could see how studying here could make my dreams come true.
This was one of my best experiences in life. I learned to discipline myself and become a good role model to students. Playing a key role in a study group meant much to me. Making sure that it happened twice a week and encouraging students to attend resulted in the students, including myself, passing with higher grades than expected. Encouraging other students to ask questions in class and to never give up, and then see them at graduation, were special moments for me. I received two AIS Academic Scholarship awards, and at graduation I was presented with a special award from Ezi World Cargo for high achievement by a Pasifika graduate in a bachelor’s degree.
Now I am a part-owner of one of the most popular bars in Tonga, Nauti Ruby’s. I would strongly recommend studying at AIS if you want to be the best in everything you do.
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Our International Business
programmes provide a broad base of
the key business disciplines such as
management, marketing, accounting,
information technology, economics and
communication.
The Diploma in International Business (Level 5) is for people wanting a
qualification in order to enter the
workforce quickly. The one-year
programme includes two elective courses
that can be chosen from International
Business, Tourism Management or
Hospitality Management, allowing
students’ studies to reflect their career
aspirations.
The Diploma in International Business (Level 6) is a two-year
programme that may include up to four
Tourism Management or Hospitality
Management elective courses to
broaden the scope of study.
The Bachelor of International Business
(BIB) programme contains international
business courses at Stages 2 and 3,
and gives students the opportunity to
develop areas of in-depth strength by
choosing electives and by completing
a specialisation. The degree can be
awarded with or without one of the
following specialisations:
Accounting
E-Business
International Trade
Management
Marketing
It is possible to achieve a double
specialisation if the requirements of
both specialisations are met.
International Business
In some cases the specialisation
will satisfy the requirements for
professional memberships, e.g. the BIB
(Accounting) enables graduates taking
2.114 Business Law and 2.235 New
Zealand Taxation as elective courses
to become provisional members of the
College of Accounting Technicians of
the New Zealand Institute of Chartered
Accountants. Students undertaking
the Marketing specialisation can
register free as student members of the
Marketing Association.
The Graduate Diploma in International Business (GDIB) is designed for
graduates of a bachelor’s degree or
similar qualification in a discipline other
than international business who wish
to achieve a level of competency and a
qualification in international business.
It also caters for those with a bachelor’s
degree in one area of business who wish
to broaden their knowledge in another
(see table on page 21). Some students
may wish to use this qualification
as a pathway to postgraduate study
in international business or related
disciplines. Others may wish to use it
to enhance an existing qualification for
a management career in international
business.
Additional short workshops are
scheduled to assist students to acquire
a well-rounded knowledge of business.
START DATES
10 February, 3 June, 15 September
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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2.300 Bachelor of International BusinessThe programme comprises 21 courses, including:
• 2.101 Accounting Principles
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.103 Marketing Principles
• 2.111 Business Communication
• 2.112 Information Technology Concepts
• 2.113 Business Economics
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 2.222 Strategic Management
• 2.231 Introduction to International Business
• 2.331 International Business
• one of 2.361 Applied Management 2.336 Research Project
• and ten elective courses, including no more than two at Stage 1 and no less than three at Stage 3. At least four International Business courses must be selected.
Students aiming to have the BIB awarded with a specialisation must complete the 10 compulsory courses of the degree in addition to the requirements for the specialisation (see table right).
Up to six Tourism Management or Hospitality Management elective courses may be selected for the BIB without a specialisation, and up to four may be selected for the BIB with a specialisation.
DURATION 7-9 semesters full-time
Notes: 2.361 Applied Management has at least 17 courses, including all compulsory courses, as a prerequisite. 2.336 Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite.
* 2.114 Business Law and 2.235 New Zealand Taxation must be chosen as two of the four elective courses by BIB (Accounting) students for provisional membership of the College of Accounting Technicians of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Courses for the Bachelor of International Business with a specialisation:10 compulsory coursesfour elective courses, including no more than two courses at Stage 1 *
and three Stage 2 courses and four Stage 3 courses
2.223 Financial Management2.236 Managerial Accounting2.239 Financial Accounting
2.337 Advanced Financial Accounting2.338 Auditing 2.344 Advanced Managerial
Accountingand 2.361 Applied Management or
2.336 Research Project with a focus on accounting
Accounting*
Specialisations
2.218 Organisational Behaviour2.225 Operations Management2.226 Human Resource
Management
2.335 International Management2.343 Leadership2.350 Business and Social Ethicsand 2.361 Applied Management or
2.336 Research Project with a focus on management
Management
2.224 Marketing Management2.227 Retail Management2.232 Consumer Behaviour
2.332 International Marketing2.355 Services Marketing2.366 E-Marketingand 2.361 Applied Management or
2.336 Research Project with a focus on marketing
Marketing
2.213 Managerial Economics2.234 Macroeconomics2.238 Financial Markets and
Institutions
2.333 International Trade2.334 International Finance2.346 Development Economicsand 2.361 Applied Management or
2.336 Research Project with a focus on international trade
International Trade
2.265 E-Commerce for Managers2.266 Enterprise Resource
Planning Solutions for Small Business
2.270 Management Information Systems
2.365 Applied E-Commerce2.366 E-Marketing2.367 Decision Support Systemsand 2.361 Applied Management or
2.336 Research Project with a focus on e-business
E-Business
2.100 Diploma in International Business (Level 5)
2.200 Diploma in International Business (Level 6)
The programme comprises seven courses, including:
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.113 Business Economics
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 2.231 Introduction to International Business
• one of 2.101 Accounting Principles 2.103 Marketing Principles
• and two elective courses at Stage 1 or above selected from International Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
The programme comprises 14 courses, including:
• 2.101 Accounting Principles
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.103 Marketing Principles
• 2.112 Information Technology Concepts
• 2.113 Business Economics
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 2.222 Strategic Management
• 2.231 Introduction to International Business
• and six elective courses, of which four must be at Stage 2 or higher. Up to four elective courses may be selected from Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
DURATION 5-6 semesters full-time
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2.400 Graduate Diploma in International Business
The programme comprises seven courses, including:
• 2.113 Business Economics
• 2.231 Introduction to International Business
• 2.331 International Business
• one International Business elective course at Stage 2
• and three International Business elective courses at Stage 3
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
GDIB students may choose their elective courses from one of the following subject areas:
Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDIB. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.
Stage Two Electives Stage Three Electives
Offered for Semester 1 intake
Offered for Semester 2 intake
Offered for Semester 3 intake
2.332 International Marketing2.355 Services Marketing2.366 E-Marketing
2.224 Marketing Management
2.330 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region2.333 International Trade2.346 Development Economics
2.234 Macroeconomics
2.341 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 2.365 Applied E-Commerce2.366 E-Marketing
2.265 E-Commerce for Managers
2.335 International Management2.341 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 2.350 Business and Social Ethics
2.222 Strategic ManagementOffered every semesterManagement
Marketing
International Trade
E-Business
Accounting, management,
international trade and finance, e-commerce,
marketing, international relations, import/export, business, self-employment.
Careers
A large part of my success can be attributed to my
lecturers who have been very supportive
throughout my studies at AIS.
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Chathura UrapolaGraduate Diploma in Information TechnologyA good reputation and a well-recognised institute in New Zealand is what led me to choosing AIS to study the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. Prior to coming to study at AIS, I was working as a software engineer in an IT company in Sri Lanka. While working there, I realised that I needed to enhance and upgrade my IT skills if I wanted to move within the industry. I found an agent in Sri Lanka, and with his help I chose New Zealand and AIS.
I really enjoyed the programme. Its structure is good and the lecturers are well-qualified and are prepared to help students who are finding parts of the programme difficult. Maintaining good pass marks is important, and I was rewarded with an AIS Academic Scholarship in a special ceremony. A large part of my success can be attributed to my lecturers who have been very supportive throughout my studies at AIS.
I am now working as a software engineer for SunGard, a job I really enjoy. The GDIT was a key to this success. I would recommend this programme and AIS.
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Our Information Technology programmes
aim to provide students with up-to-date
skills to pursue a career in the rapidly
evolving information technology sector.
The one-year Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5) introduces students
to a range of core IT skills and concepts
and prepares graduates for the role of an
entry-level IT generalist.
The Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) is a two-year programme that
includes three courses chosen from
Software Development, Computer
Networks, Information Systems or
Internet Technology topics, and prepares
graduates for the role of an IT specialist.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) prepares students to become
IT professionals with a breadth of
knowledge across a range of IT
subdisciplines, and a depth of knowledge
in a chosen specialisation, allowing them
to lead and become strong participants in
IT team projects.
Information Technology
The following specialisations are offered:
Software Development
Computer Networks
Information Systems
Internet Technology
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT) meets the needs of
students who have either completed a
bachelor’s degree or similar qualification
in a non-IT field and wish to develop their
IT knowledge, or who hold a bachelor’s
degree in IT or similar qualification
and wish to enhance their careers with
further specialist studies in the field. The
same topics offered as specialisations
under the BIT are available in the GDIT
programme.
START DATES
10 February, 3 June, 15 September
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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7.300 Bachelor of Information TechnologyThe programme comprises 23 courses, including:
• 7.101 The Information Technology System
• 7.102 Business Communication
• 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.105 Computer Networks I
• 7.106 Business Environment
• 7.202 System Testing
• 7.203 Computer Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics
• 7.217 Requirement Modelling
• 7.221 Operating Systems
• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management
• 7.302 Live Industry Project*
• six courses (three at Stage 2 and three at Stage 3) selected from one of the specialisations (see table)
• and five Information Technology elective courses, including no more than four courses at Stage 1 and at least one course at Stage 3
Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of one of the elective courses.
* Course 7.302 is completed over two semesters in the BIT.
Specialisations
Stage 2 Courses Stage 3 Courses
7.306 Multi-tier System Development
7.307 Intelligent Agents7.308 Mobile Applications
Development
7.201 Systems Analysis and Design
7.205 Object Oriented Programming
7.208 Web Content Management Systems
Internet Technology
7.309 Network System Security7.310 Advanced Networking7.311 Mobile Network Design
7.210 Computer Networks II7.211 Network Infrastructure
Design7.218 Server Administration
Computer Networks
7.303 Web Applications Development
7.304 Human Computer Interaction
7.308 Mobile Applications Development
7.201 Systems Analysis and Design
7.205 Object Oriented Programming
7.206 Desktop Applications Development
Software Development
7.312 Management Information Systems
7.314 E-Business Strategy7.316 Business Intelligence
7.201 Systems Analysis and Design
7.205 Object Oriented Programming
and one of:7.219 E-Commerce for Managers7.220 Enterprise Resource
Planning Solutions for Small Business
Information Systems
7.100 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)
7.200 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6)
The programme comprises eight compulsory courses:
• 7.101 The Information Technology System
• 7.102 Business Communication
• 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.105 Computer Networks I
• 7.106 Business Environment
• 7.202 System Testing
• 7.217 Requirement Modelling
Note: Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of 7.102 Business Communication.
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
The programme comprises 16 courses, including:
• 7.101 The Information Technology System
• 7.102 Business Communication
• 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.105 Computer Networks I
• 7.106 Business Environment
• 7.202 System Testing
• 7.203 Computer Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics
• 7.217 Requirement Modelling
• 7.221 Operating Systems
• and three courses at Stage 2 and one course at Stage 3 chosen from one of four specialist topics:
Software Development 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming 7.206 Desktop Applications Development 7.303 Web Applications Development 7.304 Human Computer Interaction 7.308 Mobile Applications Development
Computer Networks 7.210 Computer Networks II 7.211 Network Infrastructure Design 7.218 Server Administration 7.309 Network System Security 7.310 Advanced Networking 7.311 Mobile Network Design
Information Systems 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming and 7.219 E-Commerce for Managers or 7.220 Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions for Small Business 7.312 Management Information Systems 7.314 E-Business Strategy 7.316 Business Intelligence
Internet Technology 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.205 Object Oriented Programming 7.208 Web Content Management Systems 7.306 Multi-tier System Development 7.307 Intelligent Agents 7.308 Mobile Applications Development
• and two other Information Technology elective courses (see page 25)
Note: Students without a strong senior high school mathematics background may be required to take 7.107 Mathematics for Computing in place of one of the elective courses.
DURATION 5-6 semesters full-time
Software developer, systems analyst,
business analyst, project manager, systems support,
technical support, network technician, hardware
support, software tester, database administrator,
server administrator. Some graduates create their own
IT-related businesses.
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ElectivesElectives may be chosen from the courses available for the specialisations (see table) as well as the following:
• 7.107 Mathematics for Computing
• 7.207 Software Architecture
• 7.209 Information Systems Security
• 7.212 Business Process and Improvement
• 7.213 Operations Management
• 7.214 Database Engineering II
• 7.215 Contact Centre Technology
• 7.216 Call Centre Management
• 7.305 Software Quality Assurance and Maintenance
• 7.313 Enterprise Systems
• 7.315 Database Administration
Courses outside the Information Technology programme may be considered with the approval of the Academic Head of Programme.
DURATION 7-9 semesters full-time
7.400 Graduate Diploma in Information TechnologyThe programme comprises eight courses chosen from one of four specialist topics:
Software Development
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming
• 7.206 Desktop Applications Development
• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management
• 7.302 Live Industry Project**
• 7.303 Web Applications Development
• one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling
• and one of 7.304 Human Computer Interaction 7.308 Mobile Applications Development
Computer Networks
• 7.210 Computer Networks II
• 7.211 Network Infrastructure Design
• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management
• 7.302 Live Industry Project**
• one of 7.103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming 7.104 Database Engineering I 7.105 Computer Networks I
• one of 7.209 Information Systems Security 7.218 Server Administration
• and any two of 7.309 Network System Security 7.310 Advanced Networking 7.311 Mobile Network Design
Information Systems
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.106 Business Environment
• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management
• 7.302 Live Industry Project**
• 7.312 Management Information Systems
• 7.314 E-Business Strategy
• one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling
• and one of 7.219 E-Commerce for Managers 7.220 Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions for Small Business
Internet Technology
• 7.104 Database Engineering I
• 7.205 Object Oriented Programming
• 7.208 Web Content Management Systems
• 7.301 Information Technology Project Management
• 7.302 Live Industry Project**
• 7.306 Multi-tier System Development
• 7.308 Mobile Applications Development
• and one of 7.201 Systems Analysis and Design 7.217 Requirement Modelling
DURATION 3 Semesters
** 7.302 Live Industry Project is completed over one semester in the GDIT
Careers
Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDIT. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.
I would not be where I am now
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Angie LalDiploma in Tourism ManagementMy career plan was to study tourism and aspects of marketing to support the experience and qualification I had in media, as I wanted to venture into the area of tourism, marketing, publications and sales. I chose to study a Diploma in Tourism Management at AIS because that was the ideal programme for me and I could complete in a year.
I enjoyed my experience at AIS immensely. I loved meeting students from all over the world in my classes. Lecturers were knowledgeable, understanding and helpful. We had individual attention as the lecturers knew us by name. I loved the field trips that were an integral part of the programme. The dormitory and security staff were great and made me feel I was at home even though I am from Fiji.
I returned to Fiji after graduating, and where I was previously employed as a marketing communications executive for Sheraton and Westin Resorts, a job I had held for two years. I am now the sales and marketing manager for Sigatoka River Safari in Fiji. I would not be where I am now had I not chosen to study the Diploma in Tourism Management at AIS.
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Tourism Management
Tourism is one of the fastest growing
industries in the world with more and
more people taking domestic and
international trips, either for business or
leisure. Auckland, an Asian-Pacific hub,
is currently enjoying an unprecedented
level of visitor arrivals and benefits from
its ‘green and clean’ image. To cope
with the increasing number of tourists,
the industry is continuing its efforts
to expand and upgrade infrastructure,
products and services. Upskilling and
training of industry employees (and
potential employees) is required by this
growth sector.
Our Tourism Management qualifications
are designed to accommodate the
specific requirements of the tourism
industry, combining key business
disciplines and tourism best practice.
Graduates will be able to apply their
knowledge in various management-
track positions in the tourism sector.
The Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5) is a one-year, basic entry-
level qualification for students wanting
to enter the work force in front-line
positions as soon as possible. The
diploma provides the basis for further
study as part of a career development
plan.
The Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6) is a two-year, intermediate-
level qualification for students
seeking to gain a firm grasp of the
basic principles of management and
their application in a tourism industry
context.
The Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) is designed to meet the
needs of students seeking positions
of responsibility in the growing
domestic and international tourism
sectors. Students will gain an in-depth
knowledge of a range of tourism topics,
and a strong foundation in the key
aspects of management, marketing
and economics, to prepare them
for managerial roles in the tourism
industry or to continue on to higher
qualifications in New Zealand and
overseas.
The Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (GDTM) is designed for
graduates of a bachelor’s degree or
similar qualification in a discipline other
than tourism management, who wish to
broaden their career options.
START DATES
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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3.100 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5)
3.200 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6)
The programme comprises seven courses including:
• 2.101 Accounting Principles
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.103 Marketing Principles
• 3.119 Principles of Tourism
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality;
• and one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
The programme comprises 14 courses including:
• 2.101 Accounting Principles
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.103 Marketing Principles
• 3.119 Principles of Tourism
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality
• 3.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations
• 3.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
• 3.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management
• 3.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality
• one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States
• one of 2.223 Financial Management 2.236 Managerial Accounting
• one Stage 2 elective course selected from 3.224 Impacts of Tourism 3.225 Asia-Pacific Tourism 3.226 Heritage Tourism Studies 2.261 Research Methods
• and one other elective course selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.
DURATION 5-6 semesters full-time
Government tourist offices, travel agencies, local council
offices, tourism consultancies, marketing and sales, events
organisation and management, tour operators, airlines and transportation companies,
resorts and hospitality activities, heritage sites, environment and conservation agencies,
customer service.
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3.300 Bachelor of Tourism Management
3.400 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management
The programme comprises 21 courses including:
• 2.101 Accounting Principles
• 2.102 Management Principles
• 2.103 Marketing Principles
• 3.119 Principles of Tourism
• 2.120 English: Study Writing
• 3.121 Economics for Tourism and Hospitality
• 3.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations
• 3.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
• 3.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management
• 3.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality
• one of 3.120 Tourism in New Zealand 3.122 Tourism in Pacific Island States
• one of 2.223 Financial Management 2.236 Managerial Accounting
• one Stage 2 course selected from 3.224 Impacts of Tourism 3.225 Asia-Pacific Tourism 3.226 Heritage Tourism Studies 2.261 Research Methods
• three Stage 3 courses selected from 3.311 Events Management 3.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 3.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 3.314 Travel and Air Transport Management 3.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour 3.316 Ecotourism Management 3.317 Tourism Policy Planning and Development
• one of 3.310 Applied Tourism Management Project 3.336 Research Project*
• and four elective courses, including no more than two at Stage 1 and no less than one at Stage 3, selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.
DURATION 7-9 semesters full-time
Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDTM. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.
* 3.336 Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite
The programme comprises seven courses including:
• 3.119 Principles of Tourism
• 3.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management
• 3.317 Tourism Policy Planning and Development
• and one Stage 2 and three Stage 3 elective courses selected from Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or International Business.
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
Field trips organised by the great lecturers
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The main aim of our Hospitality
Management programmes is to provide
students with the expertise to pursue
a management career in the hospitality
industry. Although complementary
to the tourism management field,
hospitality management is a unique
subject area. Students will learn the
skills required for a diverse range of
employment opportunities within the
hospitality sector, from supervisory
roles at an operational level to
managerial positions.
The Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5) is a one-year
entry-level qualification focused on
the practical skills and knowledge that
employers look for in new employees in
the hospitality industry.
The Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management (Level 6) is a two-year intermediate-level
qualification for students seeking to
gain a firm grasp of the basic principles
of management and their application,
and is designed for people looking to
advance into more supervisory and
senior roles in hospitality operations.
Hospitality Management
The Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) is designed for
students moving into a managerial role
in the fast-growing hospitality sector
in New Zealand or overseas. The BHM
includes courses that provide a strong
foundation in the key functions of
management, business and leadership.
Students will also acquire the skills to
implement best practice across a broad
range of hospitality operations.
The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management** (GDHM) is designed
for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or
similar qualification in a discipline other
than hospitality management who wish
to gain the knowledge necessary to
pursue a career in the hospitality sector.
START DATES
10 February, 3 June, 15 September
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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Sameer GalavBachelor of Hospitality ManagementWorking in the hospitality industry has been a career goal for me. Studying in a large institute with a big campus, sports facilities and a training restaurant was another. Studying in New Zealand hospitality was a third. My agent recommended AIS to me, and once I researched the school and saw what it offered, I enrolled.
Prior to coming to AIS, I graduated with a diploma in food and beverage services from one of the top 10 institutes in India, CIHM institute in Chandigarh. Since being here, my knowledge and experience in this industry has expanded greatly. Field trips organised by the great lecturers added to our learning experience. Jungle Coffee Roasters and Villa Maria Winery were really interesting,
The Student Job Search Centre has helped me to prepare for employment. I’ve done dishwashing and cleaning, became a glassy in a bar and waited in a restaurant, and I now work part-time in the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna, Auckland, while I continue my studies.
CareersHotels, resorts, restaurants, marketing and sales, events
and convention centre managers, food and beverage management, rooms division
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5.100 Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5)
5.200 Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management (Level 6)
The programme comprises seven compulsory courses:
• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management
• 5.102 Food Production Operations
• 5.103 Food and Beverage Service Operations
• 5.104 Written and Oral Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.105 Accounting and Finance for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.106 Business Environment for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.107 Reception and Front Office Management
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
The programme comprises 14 courses, including:
• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management
• 5.102 Food Production Operations
• 5.103 Food and Beverage Service Operations
• 5.104 Written and Oral Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.105 Accounting and Finance for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.106 Business Environment for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.107 Reception and Front Office Management
• 5.202 Food and Beverage Management
• 5.203 Accommodation Management
• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management
• 5.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management
• 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality;
• and two elective courses, including no more than one at Stage 1, selected from Hospitality Management, Tourism Management or International Business.
DURATION 5-6 Semesters full-time
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5.400 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management**The programme comprises six courses, including:
• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management
• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management
• 5.303 Integrated Approach to Hospitality Management
• 5.398 Hospitality Internship Project
• one of 5.202 Food and Beverage Management 5.203 Accommodation Management 5.205 Hospitality Facilities Management and Design 5.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality
• and one of 5.302 International Food and Beverage Management 5.311 Events Management 5.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 5.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 5.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour
DURATION 3 semesters full-time
Notes: Cross-credits are not available in the GDHM. Students with prior studies in a subject will be given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base by taking other courses at the appropriate level.
* 5.336 Hospitality Management Research Project has 2.261 Research Methods as a prerequisite.
** Subject to NZQA approval
5.300 Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementThe programme comprises 21 courses, including:
• 5.101 Principles of Hospitality Management
• 5.102 Food Production Operations
• 5.103 Food and Beverage Service Operations
• 5.104 Written and Oral Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.105 Accounting and Finance for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.106 Business Environment for the Hospitality Industry
• 5.107 Reception and Front Office Management
• 5.202 Food and Beverage Management
• 5.203 Accommodation Management
• 5.204 Hospitality Strategic Management
• 5.222 Tourism and Hospitality Management
• 5.223 Human Relationships in Tourism and Hospitality
• 5.303 An Integrated Approach to Hospitality Management
• 5.310 Applied Hospitality Management Project or 5.336 Hospitality Management Research Project*
• and seven elective courses, including no more than two at Stage I and no less than three at Stage 3, selected from Hospitality Management, Tourism Management or International Business.
DURATION 7-9 semesters full-time
ELECTIVES Elective courses may be chosen from the following: 5.205 Hospitality Facilities Management and Design 5.220 Tourism and Hospitality Regulations 5.221 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 5.301 Hospitality Industry Practice 5.311 Events Management 5.312 Resorts and Hospitality Management 5.313 Entrepreneurship and Small Business for Tourism and Hospitality 5.315 Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour
This practical, one-semester programme prepares students for a range of positions in the hospitality industry. Students work in a vibrant café environment three days a week where they prepare and serve food to customers.
The programme comprises 46 NZQA unit standard credits in the areas of cookery, food safety, baking, pasta, vegetable dishes, sandwiches, counter service, customer service, and food and beverage service. A uniform and recipe book are provided, and students also receive a chef’s knife set after successful completion of the programme.
The programme is useful for people wishing to gain work skills to enter or re-enter the workforce.
DURATION 14 weeks full-time
3.601 National Certificate in Hospitality (Cafés) (Level 3)
I wanted more and AIS offered me a dynamic
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Bruce HuoMaster of Business AdministrationA key factor for me in choosing the MBA programme was the industry-experienced lecturers that are both local and international, something that is rarely seen in many MBA programmes.
An academically good education from New Zealand universities and polytechnics was something I knew to expect, but I wanted more. AIS offered me a dynamic learning environment that supported, encouraged and challenged me.
I came to New Zealand from China with a formal qualification and successfully established my own small internet café business. However, I found that my business knowledge and way of critical thinking needed to be expanded to further my career. The industry knowledge, practical skills and behaviour that I learned while studying here all helped me to find employment in New Zealand, and I am using these skills in my role as a counsellor for a leading education and immigration agency. As a result of my journey with AIS I would strongly recommend students studying there as they will get a quality education.
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Business AdministrationOur Business Administration
programmes offer students the choice
of enrolling in an 18-month Master of
Business Administration (MBA) degree
or a 12-month Postgraduate Diploma in
Business Administration (PGDBA), with
six commencement dates a year. Classes
are concentrated on Saturdays, Sundays
and Mondays.
The MBA is the most internationally
recognised business qualification today.
It is a professional degree in business
management based on a practical
programme with theoretical, applied
and research underpinnings. It covers a
range of business disciplines which form
the basis of executive decision-making.
The MBA offers specialisations in:
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Operations and Logistics
and students can choose to structure
their programme as:
20 taught modules and a six-month
Dissertation; or
25 taught modules and an arranged
three-month Internship; or
27 taught modules and a two-month
Field Study.
Students opting for the popular
internship option are required to meet
academic criteria and the workplace
requirements of employees in their host
organisation.
These challenging programmes make
significant time and intellectual
development demands on candidates in
order to reach the required standard.
Curriculum integration occurs through
undertaking Integrated Management
Learning seminars at two stages in the
programme.
The programme provides experiential
learning and emphasises sound
corporate values, professional skills
development and overall growth.
Teaching staff are selected for their
special blend of academic qualifications,
research activities, current business and
consulting experience, international
involvement and teaching skills.
Exposure to international leading-
edge best practices is a feature of the
programme.
The MBA is approved and accredited
by the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority and is continuously reviewed
and monitored by international
practitioners and academics at the
forefront of professional business
development.
Programme participants increase and
broaden their skills base and enhance
their ability to think laterally. Their
increased managerial competencies will
include: undertaking research, problem-
solving, acting proactively, applying new
ideas, and thinking strategically. These
skills acquired today can be applied
tomorrow.
Using the interactive lecture/seminar
format for management education,
knowledge and skills are rapidly
enhanced, building on individual
experiences and blending these with
new knowledge, perspectives and
concepts. Limited class sizes facilitate a
highly interactive learning environment.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Administration comprises 20 modules of
the MBA degree. It is ideally suited to
busy managers seeking to increase their
career skills in a shorter time frame.
The ability to plan to complete an MBA
degree with six months further study
makes this programme an attractive
option.
START DATES
7 February, 28 March, 30 May, 18 July,
12 September, 31 October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
see page 40
See diagram over page for MBA programme requirements.
DURATION 18 months full-time
4.700 Master of Business Administration
Stage 1: Core Modules
International Business Finance Marketing Operations and Logistics
Stage 2: Specialist Modules
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4.716 International Marketing
4.727 Services Marketing
4.750 Strategic Marketing
4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making
4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications
4.754 Product Development and Brand Management
4.701 Financial Decision-Making
4.702 Managing Information and
Technology
4.703 World Economy
4.704 Business Finance
4.705 Marketing Management
4.709 Operations Management
4.710 Cross-Cultural Behaviour and
Negotiation
4.711 Business Quantitative Methods
4.712 Organisational Behaviour and
Relationship Management
4.713 Economic Decision-Making
4.717 Business Ethics
4.720 Business Strategy and Change
Management
4.708 International Business Law
4.714 Global Enterprise
4.716 International Marketing
4.721 International Trade and Development
4.782 International Supply Chain Management
4.795 International Finance
4.790 Corporate Finance
4.791 Financial Modelling
4.792 Financial Statement Analysis
4.793 Financial Engineering
4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis
4.795 International Finance
4.715 Financial Risk Management
4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology
4.729 Quality Management
4.781 Manufacturing Management
4.782 International Supply Chain Management
4.783 Project Management
Alternative Pathways Field Study Internship Dissertation
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4.706 International Strategic Managem
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4.797 Field Study(Tw
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(International Business/Marketing/Finance/
Operations and Logistics)
4.798 Internship(Three m
onths)(International Business/M
arketing/Finance/O
perations and Logistics)
4.799 Dissertation
(Six months)
(International Business/M
arketing/Finance/O
perations and Logistics)
Any six modules for internship4.707 Human Resource Management4.708 International Business Law4.714 Global Enterprise4.715 Financial Risk Management4.716 International Marketing4.718 Business Reseach Methods4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems4.721 International Trade and Development4.724 E-Business4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures4.727 Services Marketing4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology4.729 Quality Management4.750 Strategic Marketing4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications4.754 Product Development and Brand Management4.781 Manufacturing Management4.782 International Supply Chain Management4.783 Project Management4.790 Corporate Finance4.791 Financial Modelling4.792 Financial Statement Analysis4.793 Financial Engineering4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis4.795 International Finance
Compulsory module for Dissertation
4.718 Business Research Methods
Any eight modules for field study4.707 Human Resource Management4.708 International Business Law4.714 Global Enterprise4.715 Financial Risk Management4.716 International Marketing4.718 Business Reseach Methods4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems4.721 International Trade and Development4.724 E-Business4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures4.727 Services Marketing4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology4.729 Quality Management4.750 Strategic Marketing4.751 Marketing Research and Decision-Making4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications4.754 Product Development and Brand Management4.781 Manufacturing Management4.782 International Supply Chain Management4.783 Project Management4.790 Corporate Finance4.791 Financial Modelling4.792 Financial Statement Analysis4.793 Financial Engineering4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis4.795 International Finance
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GROUP A
• 4.703 World Economy
• 4.710 Cross-Cultural Behaviour and Negotiation
• 4.714 Global Enterprise
GROUP B
• 4.701 Financial Decision-Making
• 4.702 Managing Information and Technology
• 4.704 Business Finance
• 4.705 Marketing Management
• 4.709 Operations Management
• 4.711 Business Quantitative Methods
• 4.712 Organisational Behaviour and Relationship Management
• 4.713 Economic Decision-Making
• 4.715 Financial Risk Management
• 4.717 Business Ethics
• 7.720 Business Strategy and Change Management
GROUP C
• 4.706 International Strategic Management
• 4.708 International Business Law
• 4.716 International Marketing
• 4.721 International Trade and Development
• 4.782 International Supply Chain Management
• 4.795 International Finance
The programme comprises ten modules of the MBA including:
• three modules from Group A
• at least four modules from Group B
• at least one module from Group C
• any modules from Group D
Note: The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration is available as an “exit qualification” for students who discontinue their studies in the PGDBA or MBA programmes.
The programme comprises 20 modules of the MBA including:
• three modules from Group A
• at least seven modules from Group B
• at least one module from Group C
• any modules from Group D
DURATION 12 months full-time
4.400 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
4.450 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
GROUP D
• 4.707 Human Resource Management
• 4.718 Business Research Methods
• 4.719 Advanced Management of Information Systems
• 4.724 E-Business
• 4.725 Entrepreneurship / New Ventures
• 4.727 Services Marketing
• 4.728 Operations Strategy and Technology
• 4.729 Quality Management
• 4.750 Strategic Marketing
• 4.751 Marketing Research and Decision- Making
• 4.753 Integrated Marketing Communications
• 4.754 Product Development and Brand Management
• 4.781 Manufacturing Management
• 4.783 Project Management
• 4.790 Corporate Finance
• 4.791 Financial Modelling
• 4.792 Financial Statement Analysis
• 4.793 Financial Engineering
• 4.794 Valuations and Investment Decision Analysis
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Your application will be handled by AIS International Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auckland Institute of Studies Ltd. AIS contracts AIS International to undertake its international marketing. For international students enrolling at AIS for the first time, an International Assistance Fee (IAF) is included in the tuition fees.
How To Apply
For International Students
1. Check page 40 for the specific
requirements for the programme in
which you are interested.
2. Go to www.ais.ac.nz/enrol to register
for the Online Application System
and submit your application online.
Alternatively, you may download and
complete an Enrolment Application
Form and enclose or attach the
required documentation.
3. If you are applying to enter the
Master of Business Administration
or Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Administration programmes, you
will need to supply the following
documents with your Enrolment
Application Form: • Students from China, Vietnam,
the Indian Subcontinent and the
Middle East are recommended to
apply for ‘Pre-Visa Assessment’
at the appropriate Immigration
New Zealand office before paying
programme fees. In order to
obtain your Student Visa, you will
need to show our Receipt and
Confirmation of Enrolment after
you have received an ‘Approval in
Principle’ from Immigration.
• Send or take your passport, your
Confirmation of Enrolment,
Receipt and other documentation
required to the nearest
Immigration New Zealand Visa
Application Centre (VAC) to apply
for a Student Visa. Students
already in New Zealand can apply
at the Online Visa Office at the
reception counter at the St Helens
Campus.
• After receiving your passport with
your Student Visa issued, please
• a Postgraduate Supplementary
Application Form;
• a certified copy of birth certificate
or passport;
• certified copies of all academic
records for completed tertiary
courses.
• curriculum vitae;
• a statement from a current or
most recent employer confirming
two years minimum full-time
relevant employment; and
• two completed Referee Forms
(available at www.ais.ac.nz/
enrol/). One referee should attest
to your academic background and
the other to your professional/
personal background. A close
family member cannot be your
referee.
immediately inform the AIS staff
member named in our Letter of
Offer of your travel details.
• Upon arrival in Auckland, contact
our Student Services - Marketing
office to arrange your orientation
and course enrolment.
7. For domestic students:
Qualifying students should apply
online to StudyLink for student loans
and allowances where required.
8. When you arrive at AIS, ask one of
our Student Services officers for any
further help you might need.
9. Bookings for the AIS dormitory,
homestay and airport pick-up
services must be made at least
two weeks in advance of arrival in
Auckland.
4. Upon meeting all entry
requirements, we will send you an
Offer of Place and an Invoice. If you
are an international student, you will
require the Offer of Place for your
visa application.
5. Upon payment, we will send a
Receipt and Confirmation of
Enrolment.
6. For international students:
You may also be requested to include
a “Statement of Purpose” outlining
why you want to undertake
postgraduate studies at AIS, and
how completion of a postgraduate
qualification might enhance your
career options.
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Programme Entry Requirements
1.000 English as a Foreign Language (General English) • No English language level required • 16 years and over
1.020 English for Academic Purposes I (EAP I) • Successful completion of AIS Pre-Intermediate English level; or • IELTS 4.5 / TEP 30 • 16 years and over
1.022 English for Academic Purposes II (EAP II) • Successful completion of AIS Intermediate English level; or • Successful completion of EAP I; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 33 • 16 years and over
1.023 Business English • Successful completion of AIS EAP; or • IELTS 5.0 / TEP 33 • 16 years and over
1.042 IELTS Preparation • Intermediate level of English; and • Pass IELTS class entrance test • 16 years and over
English Language Centre Programmes
1. SPECIAL ADMISSION - Students who do not meet the entry criteria may apply for Special Admission and provide additional information on employment and life experience in support of their application.
2. TEP - Students without IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Pearson or other approved bridging programme may sit the AIS Test of English Proficiency (TEP) to confirm their English level for entry to programmes.
3. IELTS - Where an English proficiency entry level is stipulated as an IELTS score, the overall score must be supported by no individual band score being less than 0.5 below the overall score, e.g. a requirement of 6.0 must be supported by no individual band being less than 5.5. For the TEP, this equates to no band score being less than 1 point below one third of the total score, e.g. a requirement of 39 must be supported by no individual band being below 12.
4. TOEFL - Where an English proficiency entry level is stipulated as a TOEFL iBT score, the overall score must be supported by a minimum writing score of 20.
* Subject to NZQA approval
4.700 Master of Business Administration4.450 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration4.400 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard, or approved professional qualification; and• At least two years full-time relevant work experience; and• IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 79 / TEP 42 or equivalent
Business Administration Programmes
Tourism Management Programmes3.400 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass
standard; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent
• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board
3.300 Bachelor of Tourism Management3.200 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 6)3.100 Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5)
• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• Tertiary study; or• Successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Travel and/
or Tourism; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over
Arts Programme1.010 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)
• A standard of education that would allow entry into an AIS degree programme; and
• Successful completion of a Pre-Interview Task; and
• Assessment of suitability for teaching by interview; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39; and• 18 years and over
Hospitality ProgrammesHOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
5.400 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management* • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass standard; and
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent
• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board
5.300 Bachelor of Hospitality Management5.200 Diploma in Hospitality Operations Management
(Level 6)5.100 Diploma in Hospitality Operations (Level 5)
• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• Tertiary study; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over
HOSPITALITY
3.603 National Certificate in Hospitality (Cafés) (Level 3) • A minimum of 24 NCEA credits at Level 2 across a range of subject areas; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and • IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 / TEP 36 or equivalent; and • 17 years and over
International Business Programmes2.400 Graduate Diploma in International Business • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass
standard; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent
• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board
2.300 Bachelor of International Business2.200 Diploma in International Business (Level 6)2.100 Diploma in International Business (Level 5)
• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• Tertiary study; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• 17 years and over
Information Technology Programmes 7.400 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology • Bachelor degree at least equivalent to New Zealand pass
standard; and• Satisfactory completion of pre-enrolment assessment
tasks; and
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39• Candidates without a Bachelor degree but with an
appropriate mix of a lesser qualification and work experience may be approved for special admission by the Academic Board
7.300 Bachelor of Information Technology 7.200 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) 7.100 Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)
• A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3 including 9 credits in mathematics, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics and 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
• Tertiary study, including mathematics at a level equivalent to 9 credits at Level 3; or
• Successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Computing; or• Equivalent overseas qualification; and• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and• Achieve 80% in the AIS IT Proficiency Assessment (ITPA); and• 17 years and over
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Equivalent Qualifications GuideCountry Entry to Foundation (Level 3) Entry to Degree (Level 5)
Entry to Degree (Level 5)
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass or GPA of 4 or above
Cambodia Completion of High School Year 12 HSC (good results)
China Successful completion of three years study resulting in Chinese High School GraduationVocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basisCompletion of Year 11 with superior grades
Successful completion of three years study resultingin Chinese High School Graduation achieving anaverage of 75% in academic subjectsVocational schooling is assessed on a case-by-case basis
Fiji School Leaving Certificate Seventh Form Examination
Germany Mittlere Reife/Realschulabschluss Abitur
Hong Kong Hong Kong CEE Three advanced-level passes (HKAL)
India Completion of Year 11 with satisfactory results Higher Secondary Certificate (higher second division pass)
Indonesia SMU 2 (GPA of 7 or above in 11 subjects) SMU 3 (GPA of 7 or above in 10 subjects)
Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate Kotogakko or High School Diploma
Korea Successful completion of three years study resulting in Korean High School graduation or Senior High School Year 2 with superior results
High School graduation (GPA B in academic subjects) or National Scholastic aptitude test 50% or above
Malaysia Completion of SPM (or forecast)Completion of UEC
SPM (or forecast) Grade 4 over five subjects UEC Grade 6 over five subjects
Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass
Oman Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study
Pacific Islands PSSC Senior Secondary Certificate PSSC Senior Secondary Certificate (good results)
Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate Successful completion of one year of tertiary study or Higher Secondary Certificate with a first division pass
Philippines National College Entrance National College Entrance Exam (superior grades)
Russia Completion of Secondary Education Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 4 average)
Samoa Completion of High School Successful completion of one year of tertiary study
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study
Singapore GCE O Level in four subjectsSecondary Four (Express) (Grade 4 average in five subjects)
Three GCE A Level passes
Sri Lanka GCE O Level in four subjects Three GCE A level passes
Taiwan Senior High School Graduation Certificate Senior High School Graduation Certificate (average of 75% or above in five academic subjects)
Thailand Completion of Matayom 6 (GPA 2.5) Matayom 6 (GPA of 2.75 or above)
Tonga Completion of 6th Form Certificate 6th Form Certificate with 16 or less in four subjects
United Arab Emirates
Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) Successful completion of one year of tertiary study
Vietnam Completion of Bang Tot Ngiep Lop 12 Bang Tot Ngiep Lop 12 (GPA of 7 or above)
Other Countries Applicants from other countries should provide their academic records, including results in national or regional examinations
The above requirements are a guide only; outside of the above criteria, students are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Equivalent English LevelAIS English level IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Cambridge CAE Pearson TEP*Successful completion of: PBT iBT**
6.5 590 79 58 58 with no skill less than 50 42
Advanced 6.0 550 60 52 50 with no skill less than 42 39
Upper Intermediate 5.5 530 46 47 42 with no skill less than 36 36
Intermediate 5.0 500 35 41 36 33
Pre-intermediate 4.5 475 32 30 30
These figures are intended as a guide to the approximate level of proficiency of a student on successful completion of the corresponding AIS English level. They should not be regarded as an absolute guarantee.* AIS Test of English Proficiency** A minimum writing score of 20 is required for TOEFL iBT entry at all levels.
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DirectoryProgramme LeadershipPresident Dr Richard Goodall EdD Nevada, MEc Sydney, BEd Monash, BCom Melb, FCIS, AccMLEADR
Vice-President Dr Michael Roberts PhD Hawai’i, MA, BA, DipTchg Auck
Academic Head of Business Administration Programmes Dr Nitin Seth PhD JMI, MBA Anna, Emit IIFT, BCom (Hons) Delhi
Academic Head of International Business Programmes Dr Adam Brown PhD, MA Edinburgh, CertTEFL Aston
Academic Head of Tourism Management and Arts Programmes Dr Semisi Taumoepeau DBA USC, MSc Surrey, BSc Auck, CertTP, CertTM
Academic Head of Hospitality Management Programmes Hamish Small MPHS AUT, BHM, DipAET SIT, DipHMM ICS
Academic Head of Information Technology Programmes Dr Michael Watts PhD, BSc (Hons) Otago, MIEEE
Academic Head of English Language Centre Terry Leotta MALT (Hons), BA Auck, IDLTM, RSA CertTEFLA
Student Services - AdministrationCathy Chen BE Tianjin
Mark Needham BLC AIS, GDipComp, CELTA Unitec
Nukes Quintana BBA Philippines
Student Services - MarketingMarketing Manager Shane Ball BA Canterbury, GDipBus Auck
China Merry Fang MBA AIS, BBA SJTU
Robert Hsieh BA FJCU
Max Li BEng Tongji, DipQS Unitec
Domestic and MPI Kasanita Holani BA (Hons) Auck
Indian Sub-Continent Vijaya Joshi PGDBA AIS, PGDBA SCDL, BCom Delhi
Bharath Narasimmaiah MBA AIS, BSc NIE
Japan Mariko Kato BA Tokai, GDipTM AIS
Korea Olivia Kim BIT GWNU
Russia and CIS States Vladislav Gabov DipIB AIS
South East Asia, Middle East and Africa Djaja Kurniawan Kusno MBA AIS, BCE Darma Agung
Job Placement CentreStudent Job Search Centre Supervisor/Industry Placement Officer Melanie Martin
Accommodation OfficePhai Waenthongkham BEd Suandusit Rajabhat, BEd Chandrakasem Rajabhat
Judith Mollot DipBus Auck
AdministrationExecutive Coordinator Jennifer Todd
Accountant Julia Li BEc Hangzhou
Campus Business Manager Leang Ly
Human Resources Manager Karen Fray MBA, BBS, DipBus Massey
IT Manager Robin Lan MCompSc York
Library Manager Rebecca Scott MLIS Well, MA (Hons), BA Auck, RLIANZA
Online Visa Officer Lydia Chen BEd Fujian
Board of DirectorsChairman Yin-Sheng Hsieh
CEO John Wood
Academic Registrar Richard Smith
Non-Executive Directors Jennifer Chen-Fang Wu Kevin Kuei-Hsiung Chen William Wan-Yu Ou Wendy Wen-Chi Ku
Executive TeamY. S. Hsieh Chairman BSc CMA Taiwan (middle)
John Wood CEO BEng CYCU Taiwan (second from left)
Dr Richard Goodall President EdD Nevada, MEc Sydney, BEd Monash, BCom Melb, FCIS, AccMLEADR (second from right)
Richard Smith Academic Registrar BA (Hons) Well (left)
Dr Michael Roberts Vice-President PhD Hawaii, MA, BA, DipTchg Auck (right)
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NZQAAuckland Institute of Studies is
registered by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority as a Private
Training Establishment under the
provisions of the Education Act 1989
and its subsequent amendments. At its
last NZQA review in 2011 AIS received
an assessment of “confident” for both
educational performance and capability
in self-assessment, being category 2.
MembershipsAIS is a member of a number of industry
organisations including Independent
Tertiary Institutions (ITI), English New
Zealand, and Study Auckland.
CodeAIS has agreed to observe, and be
bound by, the Code of Practice for the
Pastoral Care of International Students.
Copies of the Code are available
from the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority website: www.nzqa.govt.nz.
ImmigrationFull details of immigration
requirements, advice on employment
rights in New Zealand while studying,
and reporting requirements are
available from Immigration New
Zealand, and can be viewed at
www.immigration.govt.nz
Eligibility for Health ServicesMost international students are not
entitled to publicly-funded health
services while in New Zealand and may
be liable for the full cost of any medical
treatment. Full details on entitlements
to publicly-funded health services
are available through the Ministry of
Health, and can be viewed at
www.moh.govt.nz.
Accident InsuranceThe Accident Compensation
Corporation provides accident insurance
for all New Zealand citizens, residents
and temporary visitors to New Zealand,
but international students may still be
liable for all other medical and related
costs. Further information can be
viewed at www.acc.co.nz.
Medical and Travel InsuranceInternational students (including
group students) must have appropriate
current medical and travel insurance
while in New Zealand.
EmploymentInternational students enrolled in AIS
diploma and degree programmes may
work up to 20 hours per week and full-
time during the summer holidays and
semester breaks. Two-year diploma,
graduate/postgraduate diploma and
degree students also qualify for a
12-month graduate job search visa after
graduation, followed by a two-year
graduate work experience visa once
relevant employment is secured. In
some cases English language students
and spouses of graduate students may
also qualify for work rights.
Fee ProtectionAll student fees are held in an
independent trust account – Jolly
Duncan & Wells Trustees Ltd, AIS
Student Trust – managed by an
Disclaimer: The information contained in this prospectus was correct at the time of printing. This information is subject to change.
Code of Practiceindependent Chartered Accountant.
Fees are released periodically in arrears
on a pro rata basis in relation to tuition
delivered.
Refund PolicyFor international students in
programmes over three months, all
payments exceeding 25% of the fees
paid will be refunded if the student
withdraws within the first ten working
days of the programme. Thereafter,
fees paid are non-refundable. The
refund policy is in accordance with the
Education Act 1989. Full information is
contained in the Enrolment Application
Form.
Orientation and EnrolmentNew students must be present
for orientation prior to classes
commencing. Absence from orientation
can negatively impact on a student’s
ability to settle into campus and
academic life at AIS. Returning students
are able to select courses on-line as
soon as results are known from the
previous semester.
Enrolment RestrictionsStudents who fail to make satisfactory
progress may have their study
programmes restricted. Entry to
some programmes may be limited for
domestic students due to government
funding constraints.
EDUCATIONALPARTNER
AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES
AIS JAPANKazuko Iguchi
Telephone: (81 3) 3271-7200
Mobile: (090) 3510 4677
Fax: (81 3) 6202 6572
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.aisj.net
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PO Box 2995, Auckland 1140, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone: (64 9) 815 1717
Freephone (NZ only): 0800 STUDY AIS (0800 788 392)
Fax: (64 9) 815 1802
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Internet: www.ais.ac.nz
AIS CHINARobert Hsieh
Tel: (86 21) 6361 9533
Mobile: (138) 16118050
Fax: (86 21) 6360 4727 ext 888
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