Course details

Summary

Designed to meet the demand for industry-ready ICT professionals who possess the right mix of technological skills, critical thinking and business awareness to drive innovation in New Zealand.

Programme overview

The global ICT industry is projected to grow by US$1.3 trillion between 2013 and 2020, and technology is New Zealand’s fastest growing industry. As a result there's a huge demand for industry-ready ICT graduates who have the right mix of technological skills and business awareness.

The depth of business enterprise and project-based learning sets the MInfoTech apart from other qualifications. During the programme, you’ll complete a 10-week internship where you’ll work on a real-world project.

Programme structure

The MInfoTech offers two options for students from different study backgrounds who would like to advance their ICT career.

180-point masters students must complete the following:

Industry internship worth 60 points

At least 45 points from technical skills courses

At least 45 points from complementary skills courses

Up to 30 points from other approved 600 or 700-level courses

120-point masters students must complete the following:

Industry internship worth 60 points

At least 45 points from complementary skills courses

Up to 15 points from other approved 600 or 700-level courses

Where could this programme take you?

You’ll add value to New Zealand's vibrant, dynamic ICT sector as you acquire advanced, specialist technological skills; gain industry experience in the development and commercialisation of products and services; and understand the demands and expectations of a professional workplace.

Jobs related to this programme

• Cloud computing specialist
• Cybersecurity specialist
• Data scientist
• Games developer
• Network developer and support
• Software architect
• Software developer
• Team manager

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

Taught 120 points: You must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following your undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 4.5. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and in an IT-related field.

Taught 180 points:

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in an IT-related field with a GPE of 4.5. An IT-related field is a discipline such as computer science, information systems or software engineering.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85