Course details

Summary

The Master of Information Technology at the University of Waikato moves you beyond the theoretical through to supervised project-based learning and on-the-job experience with an industry partner.

The course's main feature is the industry internship (FMCS596) paper which gives you industry experience for one whole semester. As an intern you will be mentored and supported by your employer and University supervisor, as you work on a real-world problem in an industry team setting.

The MInfoTech was developed as part of the Auckland ICT Graduate School, a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and the University of Auckland, to develop industry-ready ICT experts. The aim of the programme is to meet the explosive demand for highly-skilled network and data professionals, coders, system architects, web developers and other work-ready ICT professionals. Technology is the fastest growing sector in New Zealand and with a $1.3 trillion projected growth in the global ICT industry from 2013-2020, the MInfoTech prepares you to make the most of the significant opportunities available in this industry.

Our aim is to ensure you move beyond the classroom and into professional work situations with a full complement of employable IT skills.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) provides the ideal pathway to the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech).

Specialisations

Within the MInfoTech you may choose to specialise in:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Students take 30 points from the following 15 point papers (this list may vary from year to year):

• GEOG538 Automated Spatial Analysis using Geographic Information Systems
• GEOG548 Advanced Geographic Information Systems Modelling
• GEOG568 Applications of Geographic Information Systems

In addition, students will need to have a GIS component in the compulsory 60 point FCMS596 Computer Science Internship.

Career opportunities

• Internet/Multimedia Developer
• Database Developer
• Cloud Computing Developer
• Data Security Developer
• Network and Support Developer
• Software Architect
• Technical Consultant
• Systems Administrator
• GIS Analyst

Entry criteria

For admission, students will need to have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, normally in Computer Science. You will need an average of at least B in 80 points of 300 level or above including at least 40 points in Computer Science or a related field.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.