Course details

Summary

The Institute of IT Professionals NZ (IITP) recognises our Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences as meeting the Seoul Accord.

You benefit from our outstanding facilities and industry connections, including our ICT and Engineering Careers Fair where you can meet representatives from New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting companies, from Datacom and Deloitte to Slingshot and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. Pair this with the industry research project in your final year, and you have the perfect foundation to launch your career in computer and information sciences.

With the IT Service Science major in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences you learn to analyse, design, procure and implement information technology solutions.

Technology is vital in our day-to-day lives but the IT we rely on needs to be secure, well-designed and fit for purpose. IT service science is the foundation for secure, well-designed technology solutions that enhance people’s lives. In this major you develop the skills to manage IT installations and draw up service-level contracts, manage security and implement internet solutions.
Key features

Universal demand for IT services
A wide range of career opportunities
Includes a major research project for an industry organisation or research centre

Career opportunities:
Call centre manager
Database administrator
Information analyst and designer
IT support role
Logistics analyst
Network and systems administrator
Outsourced IT services co-ordinator
Solutions architect
Integration and functional consultant
IS operational manager
IT service supervisor

Entry criteria

Applicants must be 18 years old and hold a qualification equivalent to New Zealand Year 13.

Preferred New Zealand school subjects

Calculus, Digital Technologies, Mathematics, Statistics

Guaranteed entry:

Applicants will automatically be offered a place in this programme if they have gained University Entrance and have one or more subjects from Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics at NCEA level 3.

All other applicants who have met the admission requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students who do not have the above background may be directed to take certain papers in their first year of study.

Interview may be required.

English Language requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Computer-based: Total score of 213 with a minimum essay rating of 4.0; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.