Cornell Institute of Business and Technology

Cornell Institute of Business and Technology

Cornell Institute of Business and Technology or CIBT as it is popularly known is a leading provider of affordable higher education courses based out of Auckland and was established in the year 2003. There are two campuses of this institute, namely the Main Campus and the Hobson Campus, each of these campuses has several student-friendly facilities to provide a suitable learning environment for the students and staff. CIBT is accredited by the NZQA and accredited tertiary institutions offering academic and vocational qualifications to suit your needs. the NZQA has given CIBT a Category three rating, and it is confident in the educational performance of this institute. The Cornell Education Group is one of New Zealand’s leading and largest private education providers. The school currently consists of three registered Private Training and has students from over 30 countries and staff from various parts of the world, CIBT provides a truly vibrant learning experience. Career guidance support and dedicated support for international students make CIBT a great place to study.

The main campus of this institute is located on Hobson Street and offers several recreational options to the students. The Hobson Campus is situated at 161 Hobson Street and has no dearth of amenities for its students. This campus is near many entertainment spots and ensures that the students have an engaging student life. In addition to this, facilities such as computer labs, kitchen, training restaurant, cafeteria and lounging areas, offered on these campuses are an additional perk. Students can also avail of the benefits of pastoral services, academic guidance services, computer access services and the learning support services provided by this institute.

Depending on the course you have chosen, you will be required to supply evidence of any previous qualifications you have gained, and evidence of your English language proficiency at the appropriate level. Consequently, you can choose to study a range of qualifications, including Information Technology, Business Management, Health Management and Professional Cookery. Currently, it offers education at the diploma level and provides education in courses like Diploma in Health and New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology.

CBIT’s mission is to provide quality and relevant education and professional training delivered by skilled and qualified teachers to meet industry, student and community needs. It's core ethical values are respect, trust, fairness, integrity, responsibility and empathy. These values are discernable in CBIT’s work and in its commitment to community engagement, inclusivity, equity, diversity, sustainability and openness. Leadership, creativity and resilience are the mainstay of CBIT’s capacity and capability to try new possibilities and to find new solutions to complex issues.

CIBT offers students the following opportunities so that they can have the best possible New Zealand educational experience- 

• Safe and secure study at our two well-appointed campuses conveniently located in the Auckland CBD, close to all major transportation links. 

• In a multicultural teaching and learning environment; CBIT staff members have come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and CIBT’s students come from over 30 different countries 

• Industry ready qualifications; CIBT courses are designed to meet student's educational and vocational needs to make them industry-ready In-house complimentary job search centre; in the CIBT students have a job search centre called ICareer that helps to find them jobs while they are studying and after completing their qualification/s.

• Experienced and qualified staff members; Students will meet both practically and academically qualified teachers who are prepared to do extra hours to support students with their studies 

• Better understanding; because of CBIT’s multicultural background, the institute understands students better and can usually provide support in their own language.