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Business and Information Technology

Enhance your professional career by gaining a qualification in business or information technology at Wintec. The demand for business and IT professionals is consistently high, with opportunities across a broad range of industries.

Our administration and computing courses provide essential skills for a variety of office-related roles, allowing businesses and organisations to run efficiently.

Study accounting or business management with us to gain well-rounded skills and knowledge, crucial for building successful and profitable businesses and organisations. We have many pathways, including options in innovation and entrepreneurship, human resources, finance, event management, marketing, supply chain, and strategic management. 

In a rapidly changing, technology-led world, our information technology programmes will provide you with the required skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue a digital career in roles such as a programmer, developer, or security specialist.

​​Wintec combines innovative and flexible learning environments with the latest technology, industry-respected tutors, and applied work-integrated experiences that will see you excel in these fast-paced industries. 

Explore our programmes below and transform your tomorrow at Wintec.

"I started with an entry-level computing course, later progressing to a diploma, and ended up in the Bachelor of Applied IT degree."
"After experiencing various types of tertiary learning before, I knew I could access more one-on-one opportunities with the tutors at Wintec."

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New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)

One semester (two 8-week block courses)
Level 3
$3,788*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
Students will learn to create business documents such as reports and spreadsheets and gain an understanding of business software. At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through work experience in a local business.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3)

One Year
Level 3
Fees-free for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $3,093)*
Various locations around New Zealand (please enquire)
Feb 2026
This programme is for people who have the potential to be appointed to team leadership roles or who have recently become team leaders.

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

One year
Level 4
Fees-free* for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $4,124)
Various locations around New Zealand (please enquire)
Feb 2026
This programme will help develop the knowledge and skills required to work in first line management and leadership roles. Students will gain skills in effective team management in a multi-cultural environment.

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

One year
Level 5
$7,577*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is designed to provide students with a broad base of business knowledge, and gain role-specific skills in either accounting or leadership and management.

Bachelor of Accounting

Three years
Level 7
$8,248* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
Build on your interest in numbers and gain the theory and practice of accountancy in an ethical, socially responsible and sustainable way to provide accounting and business advice to companies, organisations and individuals that aligns with Ngā Kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Bachelor of Applied Management

Three years
Level 7
$8,248* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This degree is designed for those with a drive to succeed in business, with a practical focus, and a flexible structure. Students can choose from a range of majors and elective modules, and will gain a broad range of business skills, as well as specialist skills and work experience in their chosen major.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

One year
Level 7
$8,248*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into accounting. Students will learn the theory and practice of accountancy, critical thinking, decision-making, and business analysis. The course also includes financial reports and business tax regulations.

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

One year
Level 7
$8,248*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into human resource management. Students will develop specialist skills in staff management, recruitment, employee performance, employee up-skilling and development, and conflict resolution. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management

One year
Level 7
$8,248*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress their career into operations management. Students will develop specialist skills in analysis and logistics to plan and implement production efficiencies. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management

One year
Level 7
$8,248*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into management and business strategy positions. Students will develop specialist skills in business strategy, analytics, and strategic thinking.

Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics

One year
Level 7
$8,248*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is for those with a degree in another subject who want to progress into supply chain and logistical management positions. This programme includes a work placement and research project.

Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Applied Management

Varies
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
These applied management qualifications combine a certificate and diploma into a flexible, multi-layered programme designed to extend, deepen and consolidate your future at the forefront of business and management.

Master of Applied Management

Varies
Level 9
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This advanced programme will enable you to confidently engage with research and its application across a range of disciplines within applied management.

View Computing and Information Technology programmes

Basic Computing (Self Paced Applied Computer Education)

Variable duration
Fees-free*
Hamilton City Campus, Ōtorohanga
Ongoing enrolments
Students in this programme will learn the basics of computing at their own pace, as an introduction to computer programmes or to improve existing skills. Students will have the assistance of a facilitator at tutored sessions.

Certificate in Computing (Level 3)

One semester
Level 3
Fees-free ($4,124)*
Hamilton City Campus, Online delivery
Feb 2026
Students in this programme will learn intermediate computing skills to prepare for work or further study. Students will learn skills in project management, web development, branding and design, as well as professional ethical practice, security risks, and common hardware and software problems.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

16 weeks per module
Dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
The Cisco Networking Academy programme is designed to train students to design, build, and maintain computer networks using an e-learning environment with web-based curriculum and many practical exercises. On completion of the programme students are prepared for the Cisco Certified Network Associated (CCNA) and also the Network+ Industry Certification Examinations.

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

One semester
Level 5
$4,254*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme will provide students with a broad understanding of the core concepts and skills in information technology, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development.

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support

One year
Level 5
$9,019*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills for a career in information technology. It is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, so if students choose to progress to the degree they will only need to undertake another two years of study.

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Three years
Level 7
$9,019* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
Students in this programme will gain a strong foundation of knowledge across a broad range of different information technology skills, as well as an advanced level of expertise in a selected specialisation.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology

One year
Level 7
$9,019*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
Students in this programme will learn the knowledge and skills to deliver quality information technology services, and develop effective communication skills to support and enhance a range of organisations and industries. Students can choose to specialise in database administration, database development, network engineering, software engineering, or web development.

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Information Technology

One semester
Level 8
$4,254*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an advanced programme of study, covering a wide range of areas, in order to further their academic subject area knowledge of information technology and research skills, in order to obtain employment or advance their careers.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Informatics

One year
Level 8
$9,019*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
This programme is about the use of information systems as solutions in business environments. Students will learn how the analysis and implementation of information systems can be used to deliver information to the right people in the most effective time and ways.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology

One year
Level 8
$9,019*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an advanced programme of study, covering a wide range of areas to further their academic subject area knowledge of Information Technology and research skills to obtain employment or advance their careers.

Master of Applied Information Technology

18 months
Level 9
$9,019* first year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2026
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended programme of study, combining coursework with research, in order to prepare for further study or obtain a more senior position in their field of Information Technology. The Master of Applied Information Technology requires 180 credits and has two pathways: one involving a 45 credit research project and the other involving a 90 credit thesis. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the first pathway, whereas those wanting to undertake more substantial research will take the second pathway.

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