Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech)

Summary

The Master of Information Technology at the University of Waikato moves you beyond the theoretical through to supervised project-based learning and on-the-job experience with an industry partner.

The course's main feature is the industry internship (CSMAX596) paper which gives you industry experience for one whole trimester. As an intern you will be mentored and supported by your employer and University supervisor, as you work on a real-world problem in an industry team setting.

The MInfoTech was developed as part of the Auckland ICT Graduate School, a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and the University of Auckland, to develop industry-ready ICT experts. The aim of the programme is to meet the explosive demand for highly-skilled network and data professionals, coders, system architects, web developers and other work-ready ICT professionals. Technology is the fastest growing sector in New Zealand and with a 1.3 trillion projected growth in the global ICT industry from 2013-2020, the MInfoTech prepares you to make the most of the significant opportunities available in this industry.

Our aim is to ensure you move beyond the classroom and into professional work situations with a full complement of employable IT skills.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) provides the ideal pathway to the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech).

Specialisations

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Students in this specialisation take 30 points from the following 15 point papers (this list may vary from year to year):

• GEOGY538 Automated Spatial Analysis using Geographic Information Systems
• GEOGY548 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Modelling
• GEOGY568 Applications of Geographic Information Systems

In addition, students will need to have a GIS component in the compulsory 60 point CSMAX596 Computer Science Internship.

Career opportunities

• Internet/Multimedia Developer
• Database Developer
• Cloud Computing Developer
• Data Security Developer
• Network and Support Developer
• Software Architect
• Technical Consultant
• Systems Administrator
• GIS Analyst

Study in Tauranga

One semester of your MInfoTech will be devoted to an internship with an industry partner, working under supervision on a real-world project. While teaching takes place on our Hamilton campus, you can complete your internship in Tauranga.