Courses

We strive to bring you world-class hospitality, cookery, pharmacy, business and early childhood, in small classes taught by industry-experienced tutors. 

NZMA qualifications are highly respected by employers across the country. We’ve got industry-experienced tutors, NZQA-accredited courses and top-notch facilities. And you can kiss goodbye to boring classrooms. At NZMA you’ll study in state-of-the-art bar and front-of-house training areas, fully-functioning student run cafes, and business suites kitted out with the latest industry equipment.

What’s more, our free NZMA Careers employment service will help you land the job of your dreams afterwards!

Hospitality

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) 20 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 

New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Restaurant Service) (Level 4) 20 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5) 40 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

Diploma Programme in Applied Hospitality Management (Level 6) 40 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 

Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management (Level 7) 40 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed Level 6 Diploma in Hospitality, Hotel, or Tourism Management, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) 

Cookery

Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)  40 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) 40 weeks

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year 12, or an agreed equivalent | Age: 17+ | IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)

Business

Diploma in Applied Management (Level 7) 40 weeks 

* Prerequisites - Completed the equivalent of New Zealand Year-approved Level 4 Business Diploma, or an agreed international equivalent | Age: 18+ | IELTS Academic 6 (no band less than 5.5) 

Pharmacy

Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5) 60 weeks

* Prerequisites - Year 12—13 academic achievement, or complementary tertiary qualification, or demonstration of equivalent skills and knowledge | Age: 18+ |  IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)