Bachelor of Information Technology
This programme focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of computers and their application in business and industry and provides entry to postgraduate study.
The NMIT Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand.
The Bachelor programme can be completed in three years of full time study, or you can study part-time.
In your first year you will take eight compulsory courses at Level 5. In years two and three you take specific courses to complete one of the three majors and some elective courses to make up your total of 120 credits.
Information Systems
- Learn how to analyse the information needs of clients, design, and develop appropriate IT solutions using a range of data storage and management technologies.
- Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate project management and systems development life cycle methodologies to the development of complex information systems
Systems Development
- Learn how to design, implement and test software systems using appropriate technologies including databases and web based systems.
- Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate systems development methodologies
ICT Infrastructure
- Learn how to analyse, design and implement an ICT infrastructure using network technologies and appropriate software.
- Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate methods for managing ICT infrastructure to ensure that the ICT requirements of an organisation are met.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
as well as
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
and
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR
A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline
OR
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
- Course Code: NE4507
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56700 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A