Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)Master of Applied Information Technology
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
18 months
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
City Campus
Summary
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study programme in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:
- The thesis pathway is a research-based master's programme. It includes a 90-credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate.
- The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based master's programme. It includes a 45-credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). The pathway aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. An industry internship could be integrated into this pathway.
The remaining modules in both pathways are at level 8. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the research project pathway, whereas those wishing to undertake more substantial research will take the thesis pathway.
Entry criteria
- A bachelor degree in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better in the final year of full-time study, or equivalent in part-time study; or
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better; or
- Equivalent as considered by the Centre's Postgraduate Programme Committee
Selection
Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview/hui and may attend with whānau support.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
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