Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Manukau campus
If you’re a people person and love helping others succeed, consider a career in human resources.
You will play an essential role in helping to hire the right people in all kinds of businesses from start-ups to large corporations.
Study with MIT and you’ll learn the core skills in human resource management you need to get ahead in your career.
We teach all of our practical programmes at MIT Manukau, located right in the heart of Manukau.
Our passionate staff will work closely with you to achieve your goals. And, our strong industry relationships keep you up to date with the latest business practices.
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Successfully completed at least 42 NCEA credits (or equivalent) at Level 3 or higher, made up of: + 14 credits in one approved subject + 14 credits in another approved subject + 14 credits from one or two additional domains or approved subjects; and 8 credits in NCEA English Level 2 (four in reading and four in writing from the NZQA Literacy Requirements for University Entrance list) (or equivalent); and 14 credits in NCEA mathematics (or pangarau) Level 1 (or equivalent);
Or
Have successfully completed a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA (or equivalent) Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects and a minimum of 30 credits at Merit or Excellence. Applicants will need to have achieved degree entry standards for numeracy and literacy;
Or
Provide evidence of equivalence through practical, professional or educational experience e.g., three to five years’ full-time work experience (relevant to business). Evidence of literacy and numeracy will be required.
And
Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 or greater (with no score below 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.
Special & discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.
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