Our students
Be inspired by stories from current students and recent graduates of the Industry Alliance Programme.
The Industry Alliance Programme is tasked with creating a diverse supply of talent guided by the Wellington tech and business community. Our students bring a mix of experience and skills. We create opportunities to incorporate your background and equip you with the knowledge and the skills to make you work-ready.
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Joyce Kim
The Master of User Experience Design was the perfect way to get into the design industry, after a career in teaching with no formal design experience.
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Alicia Esquivel
Alicia says studying in the Master of User Experience Design offered her the opportunity to learn the ropes and get into the industry quickly.
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Kaitlin Maddever
Kaitlin Maddever completed a degree in linguistics, but she sought a career in building things that people used.
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Chantel Mawer
Currently employed as a Researcher/Analyst for the Waitangi Tribunal, Chantal says her Master of Environmental Studies opened doors to many job opportunities.