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Master of Applied Information Technology
BI1704
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- 18 months
- Full-time or Part-time
- $8,508* first year
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 9
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study programme in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:
- The thesis pathway is a research-based master's programme. It includes a 90-credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate.
- The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based master's programme. It includes a 45-credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). The pathway aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. An industry internship could be integrated into this pathway.
The remaining modules in both pathways are at level 8. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the research project pathway, whereas those wishing to undertake more substantial research will take the thesis pathway.
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Group A: Compulsory modules for Master’s Degree with research project
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO801 | Project Management for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO802 | Research in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO803 | Research Proposal | 8 | 15 | INFO802 | |
| INFO901 | Research Project | 9 | 45 | INFO801, INFO802, INFO803 |
Group B: Compulsory modules for Master’s Degree with thesis
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO801 | Project management for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO802 | Research in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO803 | Research Proposal | 8 | 15 | INFO802 | |
| INFO902 | Thesis | 9 | 90 | INFO801, INFO802 | INFO803 |
Group C: Elective modules for Master’s Degree with research project or thesis
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO810 | Business Analysis for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO811 | Business Intelligence | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO812 | Management of Information Systems | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO813 | Networks and Infrastructure | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO814 | Security and Forensics | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO816 | Special Topic in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO821 | Applied Information Technology Internship or Project | 8 | 30 | INFO801 | |
| INFO823 | Software Testing | 8 | 15 |
Group D: Elective modules for Master’s Degree with research project
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An approved level 8 module from another postgraduate programme | 8 | 15 |
Please note that some elective modules may not be available every semester due to staff availability and class sizes. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.
How you will learn
Below, you will find a study plan for the thesis and research project pathways with modules placed across a typical period.
Thesis pathway
Semester 1
| Project Management for IT INFO801 15 credits | → | Research in IT INFO802 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits |
Semester 2
| Research Proposal INFO803 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits | → | Thesis - first 30 credits INFO902 30 credits |
Semester 3
| Thesis - remaining 60 credits INFO902 60 credits |
Research project pathway
Semester 1
| Project Management for IT INFO801 15 credits | → | Research in IT INFO802 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits |
Semester 2
| Research Proposal INFO803 15 credits | → | Elective module choice INFO8XX 15 credits | → | Elective module choice* INFO8XX 15 credits | → | Elective module choice* INFO8XX 15 credits |
Semester 3
| Elective module choice INFO801 15 credits | → | Research Project INFO901 45 credits |
* Module can be an applied project at 30 credits or an unpaid internship at 30 credits.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in positions of responsibility and authority within roles such as business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development, and software quality assurance.
Graduates who complete the programme with above-average grades (including the thesis) may have the opportunity to obtain entry to doctoral programmes within New Zealand or overseas.
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Entry criteria
Entry into this course requires:
- A bachelor degree in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better in the final year of full-time study, or equivalent in part-time study; or
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better; or
- Equivalent as considered by the Centre's Postgraduate Programme Committee
Selection
Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview/hui and may attend with whānau support.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
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Semester 1 2025
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: The Long Room, City Campus
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