QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's Degree (Level 7, 360 credits)
Duration
3 years full-time
Location
Auckland International Campus (also offered in Dunedin)
Fees
NZD $26,572–$26,900 per year (indicative; confirm current fee)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
Next Intake
February, April, July and October
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology at Otago Polytechnic is a three-year Level 7 degree taught at the Auckland International Campus. Students specialise in software development, IT infrastructure and operations, network engineering, or alternative digital platforms.
Year 3 includes a major industry-based project for an external client. The Auckland programme is offered by Future Skills Academy under a sub-contract with Otago Polytechnic.
What You'll Study
- Year 1: Programming 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Web Development, Introduction to Networks, Devices and Platforms, Maths for IT, Studio 1 and 2
- Year 2: Databases, Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Automation and Robotics, Application Development
- Year 3: Mobile Application Development, Advanced Networking, Security, AI and Data Science, Cloud Computing, UX Engineering, Game Development
Why Choose This Programme?
- Four specialisations: software, infrastructure and operations, networking, or digital platforms and IoT.
- Client project: a major industry project for an external client in Year 3.
- Four intakes: start in February, April, July or October.
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Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Software and web development | Software developer, web developer and programmer roles. |
| Systems and databases | Systems administrator and database administrator roles. |
| Business and IT management | Business analyst and computing services manager roles. |
Entry Requirements
Related Programs
Bachelor of Applied Management
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Program
Auckland International Campus (also offered in Dunedin)
Entry Score: IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
Post Study Work Visa
Intake: February, April, July and October
Bachelor of Information Technology
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT)
- Program
- Nelson Campus
- Entry Score: IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall
- Post Study Work Visa
- Intake: February, July
Master of Information Technology
WHITIREIA AND WELTEC
- Program
- Wellington region or online (confirmed on enquiry)
- Entry Score: IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (no individual band lower than 6.0)
- Post Study Work Visa
- Intake: Contact us for current intake dates
