Massey University stands out as the only university in New Zealand offering five ICT-focused majors within a single degree. This distinctive programme gives you the freedom to shape your studies around your personal interests and strengths. Smaller class sizes ensure greater access to academic support and guidance. During your first year, you can try a variety of courses and still have the flexibility to change your major at the beginning of your second year. You may also choose to broaden your studies with a double major or complement them with a minor in any field, including New Zealand’s unique Games Programming minor.
Programme details
Bachelor of Information Sciences – BInfSc
Prepare for exciting careers in software development, business analysis, and project management by studying Information Sciences at Massey. Gain the technical skills and knowledge to thrive in the world’s fastest-growing industry
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Data Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Software Engineering
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Graduates can work in in various roles such as:
-Software Developer
-Software Architect
-Software Engineer
-Analyst-Programmer
-Systems Programmer
-Systems Analyst
-Business Analyst
-Software Tester
-User Requirements Engineer
-Database Developer Or Administrator
-Networks And Systems Administrator
-Project Manager
-Data Scientist
-Web Developer
Academic requirement:
-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.
Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:
Academic IELTS | 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band |
TOEFL iBT | Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing |
Cambridge English Qualification | B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or |
C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. | |
NZ Certificate in English Language | Level 4 (Academic) |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills |
Language Certificate (Academic) | 65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band |
LanguageCert International ESOL | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill |
Duolingo English Test | 105 overall and minimum 95 in each band |
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