Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

This program will provide students with a solid grounding in a wide array of information technology skills, along with an advanced level of proficiency in a chosen specialization.

Course description

The curriculum is structured to ensure that students develop a comprehensive skill set and a thorough understanding of the broader context of the IT business landscape and the global technology sector, while also gaining specialized knowledge in a particular domain. The technologies and tools integrated into the program are continuously updated, currently featuring languages and platforms such as Python, C#.NET, Visual Studio, Java, Android development, Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Godot, Cisco, Fortinet, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, PHP, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Power BI, AWS, Azure, Hadoop, among others.

Specialisations

Network Engineering
Software Engineering
Database Architecture
Web Development

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

The Bachelor of Applied Information Technology equips graduates for careers within the Information Technology sector. Potential job opportunities encompass:

Network engineers
Software engineers
Multimedia and web developers
Database architects
Business/Systems analysts
IT project managers
IT managers
Network/Cyber-security professionals

Entry requirements

Students are required to have:

i) NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
(1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and
(2) UE Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
(3) UE Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above) made up of specified achievement standards or a package of specified unit standards; or

ii) 72 credits at NCEA Level 2 including:
(1) A minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects; and
(2) UE Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
(3) UE Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or

iii) A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above and the equivalent of UE Literacy and UE Numeracy; or

iv) The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5); or

v) The New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5); OR

vi) Equivalent.

Subjects

Information Technology

Credits

360

Duration

3 years

Intakes

Feb, July