Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Whitireia and WelTecMaster 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
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 qualificationThe 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
DomesticA 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 StudentsMinimum IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent.
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*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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