Master of Information Technology

The MInfoTech is 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. A standout feature is the mandatory 10-week, full-time industry internship where students work on a real-world project. The programme is jointly awarded by the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato through the ICT Graduate School.

Technical Skills

• Advanced software development
• Cloud computing
• Cybersecurity
• Data science and AI
• Network development

Complementary Skills

• Business enterprise and project-based learning
• ICT commercialisation
• Professional workplace skills
• Team and project management

Industry Component

• 10-week full-time industry internship (60 points, compulsory for all pathways)

• Industry Internship: 10-week full-time placement working on a real-world project
• Three Entry Pathways: 120, 180, or 240-point options to suit your background
• Dual Award: Jointly awarded by University of Auckland and University of Waikato
• Career Ready: Graduates enter NZ's fastest-growing ICT sector
• Top-Ranked University: University of Auckland is ranked in the top 100 globally

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (computer science, information systems, software engineering) with a GPA/GPE of 4.5 | 240pt pathway open to any degree discipline

English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) | See UoA website for alternative English requirements

Performance: Maintain satisfactory academic progress; programme completion subject to point and time limits