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Master of Information Technology

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

5 years

Next start date

Expected Mar 2027

Campus

Petone Campus

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Summary

Become an expert in your field and build on your current knowledge base. Choose hands-on research relevant to your passion from a range of options including data mining, cloud computing, business analysis, business intelligence, ICT infrastructure, information management, mobile application development, network design and management, security and forensics, quality assurance, machine learning and artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies shaping the future of IT.

More detail about this qualification

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) requires the successful completion of a minimum of 180 credits from level 8 and level 9 courses.

There are three pathways for completing a Master of Information Technology.

All courses are 15 credits unless stated otherwise. For more details about each course, please refer to the Postgraduate IT Course Descriptions provided on this page.

The following structure is proposed for the three available pathways:

Career options
  • IT project manager
  • Senior software developer
  • Data scientist
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Business analyst (IT)
  • Business intelligence specialist
  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Network architect
  • Cloud solutions architect
  • IT consultant

Entry criteria

Domestic

A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject with at least a B grade average at Level 7 or 8, and be deemed to have the acquired skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience.

*Domestic fee displayed is for 18-months, or 1.5 years of study (equivalent to 180 credits) but is subject to annual fee increases.

International Students

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

*International fee displayed is for 1.5 years of study (equivalent to 180 credits). For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: international@wandw.ac.nz for eligibility details.

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