Bachelor of Information Technology  

Design, engineer, build and create programs, networks, phone systems, mobile applications, databases and websites for the information and communication technologies of the future.    HANDS-ON learning in IT.       LEVEL 7

programme overview

The BInfoTech is a business technology-oriented programme with a high practical component. The programme aims to produce graduates who have a good grasp of the fundamental principles and theory of Information Technology, together with independent learning skills, and familiarity with technologies commonly used in business and industry.

The aim of the programme is to combine employability with the academic base required for further study at post-graduate level.

This is a three year study programme with part-time options available.

programme outline

This programme includes computer programming in .Net and Java along with other modern languages needed for software development in an Internet enabled environment.  Further areas of study include project management, data networks and communication, databases and analysis and design for software applications.  The degree has a special capstone project undertaken by all students in their third year of study which provides them with the practical industry-based experience of working in a team environment to produce a full-scale Information Technology solution. 

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
papers

Level 5 papers
Communication Studies
Fundamentals of Software Development and Design
Programming
Mathematics for Information Technology
The Information Technology Environment
Computer Systems Administration
End-user Information Systems

Level 7 papers
Software Development
Middleware
Human Computer Inter-action
Data Models and Databases
Systems Administration and VOIP
Internet Security and Wireless
System Analysis, Design and Control
Information Systems in Management
Project Management for Information Technology
Project

Level 6 papers
Communication Studies
Software Development Methods
Data Models and Databases
Systems Analysis and Design
Internet Application Development
Network Technologies
Operating Systems
Evaluation and Procurement

 

 

 

entry requirements

Domestic Students:         Meet the degree entry requirements

International Students:  Require proven equivalence of domestic degree entry requirements
PLUS IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

further study options

Continue to study to gain a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Level 7.
Graduates will have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of ICT and become ICT professionals. 

career opportunities

Bachelor of Information Techonology graduates will have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected arease of ICT and become ICT professionals.  Graduate opportunities include Programmer, Team Leader, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Web Developer, Website Administrator, Helpdesk Supervisor, Computer Trainer, Networks, Database or Systems Administrator.

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Level 7  graduates will have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of ICT and become ICT professionals.  Graduate opportunities include Programmer, Team Leader, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Web Developer, Website Administrator, Helpdesk Supervisor, Computer Trainer, Network, Database or Systems Administrator.


 

Campus Starts on Duration
Porirua 13 Feburary 2012; 16 July 2012 Full time - Three years. Part time options available
Auckland City 13 February 2012; 5 June 2012; 17 September 2012 Full time - Three years. Part time options available

Domestic Fees: $5,366 (per year)

International Fees: $18,960 NZD per year

From 1 January 2012, membership in the Whitireia Independent Students Association (WISA) will be voluntary.   Whitireia New Zealand and WISA are working together to set up processes for this change.   

Entry Requirements

Domestic students

Whitireia Degree entry requirements – (see Full Course Details) OR evidence of equivalent skills

International students

Proven equivalence of domestic entry requirements
PLUS IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Career Opportunities:

Graduates find employment in the Information Technology field as analysts, programmers, team leaders, software developers, web page developers, software engineers, helpdesk support, quality assurance and testers, computer trainers, technical writers and sales.

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