About the course

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 considered to be a research-based masters programme. It includes a 90 credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate and The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based masters programme. It includes a 45 credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). It aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. There is a possibility of an industry internship to 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.

　　Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in positions of responsibility and authority within roles such as business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development, and software quality assurance. Graduates who complete the programme with above-average grades (including the thesis) may have the opportunity to obtain entry to doctoral programmes within New Zealand or overseas. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hamilton
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hamilton
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Hamilton
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Hamilton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Waikato Institute of Technology

IELTS - 6.5. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL PBT - 590. Bachelor Degree is required. 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.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Waikato Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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