QUALIFICATION
Master's Degree (MInfoTech)
Duration
1 – 2 Years
Location
Auckland
Fees
NZ $55,214
Entry Score
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Next Intake
Feb, July & November
Programme Overview
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.
What You’ll Study
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)
Why Choose This Programme?
- 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
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Software Development | Software Developer, Software Architect, Games Developer |
| Cloud & Networks | Cloud Computing Specialist, Network Developer and Support |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Specialist |
| Data & AI | Data Scientist |
| Management | Team Manager |
Entry Requirements
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
