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Subject Overview

The foundation of Information Technology is the use of devices to store, retrieve, manipulate and send information, along with the smart-design and security of devices.
You will study advanced courses in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Infosystems. Alongside these will be optional complementary skills courses in Global Management and Innovation, Health Informatics and Science Enterprise to cement your future employment in the exciting and fast-growing information and communication technology (ICT) industry.

Knowledge and Skills

Postgraduate study in Information Technology offers two options:

  • The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is a unique course that provides you with a gateway into Information Technology if you come from a non-IT background. It is also a pathway into further study with the Master of Information Technology.
  • The Master of Information Technology explores business enterprise and project-based learning, and you will spend time devoted to an internship where you will work on a real-world project.

Potential Careers

The ICT industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and there is huge demand for graduates who possess the right skills to work in this exciting field.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 60 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 60 points for all Internship

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 60 points from the following:

Up to 60 points may be substituted from papers listed in the University of Waikato Master of Information Technology Schedule.

Up to 15 points may be substituted from 700-level courses in a related subject with approval of the Programme Director.

Internship

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following: