The Bachelor of Information Technology will prepare you for a career in the Information Technology industry by providing a broad range of knowledge and skills encompassing smart technologies, enterprise computing, governance and management of software systems, networks and cybersecurity, cloud computing and intelligent systems.

Future employment opportunities include, but not limited to:

Network / Cyber-security professional
Software Engineer
Business/Systems Analyst
IT Project Manager
IT Support Analyst
Solutions Architect
Database Architect
Network Engineer

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

• Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
• Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

• Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
• Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

• Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
• Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

• Duration: 3 years
• Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of NCEA University Entrance or equivalents, such as CIE or IB University Entrance, or, level 4 or higher Qualification from a related discipline.
• Portfolio Requirements:
• General Portfolio

If you are an international student, you'll need to prove you have sufficient English language skills in order to complete this course. We'll be looking for Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum) with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent qualification if English is not your first language.