Master of Laws with Specialisation in Intellectual Property

at Auckland University of Technology - City Campus New Zealand

Information systems is the crucial area between an organisation’s technological systems and its users - from software, data and business process improvements to social media operations. A well-developed information systems team is essential for the success of any business. It can improve business processes, help an organisation stay competitive, and increase efficiency, share information and make effective decisions. Skills in this area can help you play an essential role in the new world of business.

The Bachelor of Creative Technologies is New Zealand’s most innovative bachelor’s programme. It’s designed for this fast-moving digital era that recognises we need to think creatively about the application of technology in society. You’ll learn to identify new opportunities and creative approaches to guide the transformation of industries and businesses that this era requires.

The programme is organised around projects and challenges. You’ll learn existing and new technologies, creative processes and strategies to collaborate with others to tackle the complex challenges of our time. You could apply your skills to a wide range of fields, from developing a new creative audio or visual artform to solving one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With the Mechatronics Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you develop professional skills in several engineering disciplines, including complex technical, business and project management techniques.

Mechatronics engineers design and develop smart products and processes. They use principles of mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering, and computer science to create solutions and systems that are effective and viable. The Mechatronics Engineering major covers engineering fundamentals as well as human-centred design and systems thinking.

Develop an understanding of key supply chain management principles with the Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field who want to prepare themselves for a role in the supply chain management profession. In as little as eight months, you’ll develop the advanced knowledge and skills required for supply chain and logistics decisions.

Through the Software Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you develop cutting-edge skills for your future engineering career.

Professional software engineers are responsible for constructing, deploying and maintaining high-quality software in a systematic, timely and disciplined manner. Software engineers must be technically proficient and work effectively in teams and with multiple stakeholders.

You learn to design, develop, test and maintain software. To prepare you for a career as a professional engineer you also develop your communication and teamwork skills.

Develop a solid background in research methodology and financial econometrics, and carry out empirical research in any area of finance with the Finance specialisation in the Master of Business.

Explore a topic of your interest and be guided by research-active academics who are known as experts in their distinctive areas of interest - from corporate finance and governance, to financial markets, investments and financial risk management.

AUT's world-leading Finance department collaborates closely with the Auckland Centre for Financial Research. We provide first-rate research support and involve our postgraduate students in our research seminars and related activities. To facilitate up-to-date and valuable research projects, we have acquired various databases including Datastream, SIRCA, Compustat and OSIRIS.

With the Creative Writing major you develop your creative writing skills for the page, screen and spaces in-between.

Explore style and genre, media, and the demands of readers, editors and publishers. You develop your skills as a writer, testing your creative ideas in an environment that challenges, critiques and supports you as you go.

Study the Culinary Arts major in the Bachelor of Arts and prepare yourself for a career in culinary arts.

This culinary arts degree brings together key culinary techniques and advanced theoretical concepts in food science, technology and ethics. It’s designed to develop your creativity and provide the springboard for your career in culinary arts. It's suitable for a wide range of students - from students who are coming directly from secondary school to industry professionals wanting to further their skills.

In the Software Development major in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences you develop the skills to design and develop new and existing software solutions using common development tools.

Demand for new technology is constantly increasing. Technological solutions could lead to advances in areas as diverse as biomedicine, communications, business and entertainment. Software developers play a role in those advances. This major prepares you for these diverse and exciting roles.

You design and develop secure software and use the latest technologies including modern programing languages, operating systems, networks, distributed computing systems, databases and modelling. You also carry out quality assurance tasks.

Develop the skills to manage IT installations and draw up service-level contracts, manage security and implement internet solutions.

Technology is vital in our day-to-day lives but the digital technology we rely on needs to be secure, well-designed and fit for purpose. Digital services are the foundation for secure, well-designed technology solutions that enhance people’s lives.

With the Digital Services major you learn to analyse, design, procure and implement information technology solutions.