Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT)

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QUALIFICATION

Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 points)

Duration

18 Months

Location

Hamilton City Campus / Rotokauri Campus

Fees

$27,467

Entry Score

IELTS Academic 6.5

Next Intake

February & July

Programme Overview

The Master of Applied Information Technology is a Level 9 qualification designed for IT professionals who wish to lead technological change. The program offers two distinct pathways: a Thesis Pathway (research-focused) and a Research Project Pathway (coursework-focused with a shorter research module). This flexibility allows students to tailor their learning toward either academic doctoral study or senior leadership roles in the industry.

What You'll Study

The degree is divided into two parts, totaling 180 credits. You will complete core research and project management modules before selecting from specialized level 8 electives.

Core Compulsory Modules

INFO801: Project Management for Information Technology (15 credits)
INFO802: Research in Information Technology (15 credits)
INFO803: Research Proposal (15 credits)
INFO901/902: Research Project (45 credits) or Thesis (90 credits)

Elective Options (Examples)

INFO811: Business Intelligence
INFO814: Security and Forensics
INFO821: Applied IT Internship or Project (30 credits)
INFO823: Software Testing

Why Choose This Programme?

Tailored Pathways: Choose between deep academic research (Thesis) or an industry-focused application (Research Project).
Industry Integration: The Research Project pathway allows for an internship, helping international students gain local work experience.
Specialized Electives: Deep-dives into high-demand areas like cybersecurity, data analytics, and forensics.
Hamilton Advantage: Study in one of NZ’s fastest-growing tech hubs with a significantly lower cost of living compared to Auckland.

Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
IT Manager / CIO	Strategic oversight of organizational technology and systems.
Cybersecurity Lead	Managing security protocols and investigating digital forensics.
Data Architect	Leading business intelligence and enterprise data strategies.
Project Director	High-level management of complex software and infrastructure builds.

Entry Requirements

Academic: A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or IT (or related field) with a B grade average or higher in the final year of study.
Alternative: A Postgraduate Diploma in IT with a B grade average.
Selection: All candidates must attend a selection interview/hui (this can be done online for offshore applicants).
English: IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band lower than 6.0).

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