Master of Information Technology

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QUALIFICATION

Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 credits)

Duration

18 months full-time (part-time options available)

Location

Wellington region or online (confirmed on enquiry)

Fees

NZD $40,500 (indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (no individual band lower than 6.0)

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Programme Overview

The Master of Information Technology at Whitireia and WelTec is a Level 9, 180-credit qualification that runs for 18 months. It includes components of the Level 8 Postgraduate Certificate and ends with a research project.

Students complete either a 60-credit dissertation or a 90-credit thesis, by arrangement. Whitireia and WelTec also offer some IT qualifications online for international students outside New Zealand.

What You'll Study

Individual course names are not listed on the programme page. The overview names these specialisation areas:

Data Mining and Business Intelligence
Cloud Computing and Network Design
Security and Forensics, and Blockchain and Cybersecurity
Quality Assurance and Testing

Why Choose This Programme?

Research-based master's: a dissertation or thesis completes the degree.
Current specialisations: cloud, security, data and blockchain topics.
Pathway from the diploma: students with a B (65%) average in the Postgraduate Diploma in IT can enter with credit.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Senior IT roles	Advanced IT roles in your chosen specialisation. Specific career outcomes are not listed on the programme page.
Further research	The dissertation or thesis builds research skills for further study.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's or postgraduate qualification in IT or a related subject with at least a B grade average at Level 7 or 8, or equivalent skills and experience from work or professional practice.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent.
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