Bridging Programmes

Offered at a range of levels, designed to give you a great introduction to tertiary study. These qualifications may be particularly useful for those with no tertiary qualification or for those who have not studied for a long time.

Certificates

Offered at a range of levels, Certificates are a great qualification in their own right and many can be used to staircase into a diplomas.
Develop your interest in a new subject or reinforce your existing practical knowledge with these 60 credit qualifications.

National Certificates
Nationally recognised qualifications, part of the NZQA qualifications structure.

Open Polytechnic Certificates
Open Polytechnic's own quality programmes to help you develop your career or interests.

Diplomas

Take it to the next level with a Diploma.
Offered at higher levels 5 and 6, most of these courses are 120 credits of useful practical knowledge to put you ahead in the workplace and your life.

National Diplomas
Nationally recognised qualifications, part of the NZQA qualifications structure.

Open Polytechnic Diplomas
Open Polytechnic's own quality programmes to help you develop your career or interests.

Bachelor's Degrees

When its time to set a new standard, Open Polytechnic offers 4 degree programmes in:

• Applied Science
• Arts
• Business
• Engineering Technology

Each has broad range of possible majors.
Degrees are level 7 or higher and normally comprise of at least 360 credits.

Executive Programmes

For those who have already reached a senior level in business, and want to take it that step further. These programmes are customisable making them immediately useful and relevant to your career goals.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Diplomas