This programme is designed for students who want to develop advanced floristry skills and prepare for leadership or business ownership within the floristry industry.

Key reasons to study include:

• Develop advanced floral design techniques for weddings, corporate functions and large-scale events.
• Learn to consult with clients and prepare professional floral quotations.
• Build leadership and team management skills for floristry businesses.
• Gain practical experience working on real industry projects.
• Develop retail operations and stock management knowledge.
• Learn from highly experienced floristry professionals.
• Study in modern industry-standard floristry facilities.
• Build strong connections with employers and the floristry industry.
• Prepare for supervisory positions or self-employment.
• Enhance creativity while working on large-scale commercial floral installations.

Programme Structure

Students complete the following courses:

Wedding and Corporate Floristry (15 Credits)

Students learn to:

• Consult with clients.
• Plan and construct advanced wedding floral designs.
• Produce sophisticated hand-tied, wired and base-medium arrangements.
• Apply advanced floral design principles.
• Identify emerging industry trends and merchandising opportunities.

Staff and Store Management (15 Credits)

Topics include:

• Leading and supporting floristry team members.
• Creating culturally safe workplaces.
• Managing stock and inventory.
• Meeting business goals.
• Retail store operations.

Event Flowers (30 Credits)

Students develop skills in:

• Planning floral requirements for major events.
• Preparing professional quotations.
• Creating large-scale floral installations.
• Applying advanced design principles.
• Managing event-based floral projects.
• Evaluating completed designs and techniques.

Subjects / Topics Covered

Students study:

• Advanced Floral Design
• Wedding Floristry
• Corporate Floristry
• Event Floristry
• Client Consultation
• Floral Quotations
• Retail Management
• Stock Control
• Leadership Skills
• Team Management
• Advanced Floral Construction
• Merchandising
• Industry Trends
• Business Operations
• Professional Practice

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

The qualification does not include separate specialist streams.

Instead, students gain advanced expertise in:

• Wedding Floristry
• Corporate Floristry
• Event Floristry
• Retail Floristry
• Floristry Business Operations
• Staff Leadership and Store Management

Programme Highlights

• NZQA Level 4 nationally recognised qualification.
• Industry-standard floristry training facilities.
• Advanced hands-on learning through real client projects.
• Opportunities to create floral installations for weddings, exhibitions and corporate events.
• Small class sizes with personalised lecturer support.
• Experienced tutors with extensive industry backgrounds.
• Strong employer and floristry industry connections.
• Leadership and retail management training.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available.
• Excellent preparation for employment or self-employment in the floristry industry.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers including:

• Senior Florist
• Wedding Florist
• Event Florist
• Corporate Florist
• Floristry Team Leader
• Retail Floristry Supervisor
• Floristry Store Manager
• Floral Designer
• Floral Event Coordinator
• Owner or Operator of a Floristry Business

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Practical learning takes place in a professional floristry environment reflecting current industry practice.
• Students work on large-scale event and wedding floral projects.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for eligible applicants.
• Practical sessions require lifting, standing, repetitive hand movements and handling fresh floral materials.
• International students must attend face-to-face classes and cannot enrol in online-only study.
• Programme fees are indicative and subject to annual review.
• A Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) is payable in addition to tuition fees.

Visa Requirements

International students must obtain a valid New Zealand Student Visa before commencing studies.

Applicants generally require:

• Offer of Place from MIT.
• Valid passport.
• Payment of tuition fees (where applicable).
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition fees and living expenses.
• Medical and travel insurance.
• Evidence of English language proficiency.
• Student visa approval from Immigration New Zealand.