New Zealand Standard Classification of Education
The New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) is a subject-based classification system that contributes to international reporting, and in some cases may be used to describe the mix of provision in a tertiary education organisation's Investment Plan.
The Ministry of Education requires all courses to be classified using the NZSCED. The intention is to allocate NZSCED classifications on a ‘best fit’ basis according to the predominant subject matter of the course. This means the chosen NZSCED classification reflects the largest part of the subject matter of a course.
For more information on NZSCED classifications, see the Services for Tertiary Education Organisations website.