Information Technology

Study in an exciting, dynamic developing field of study with options from certificate through to master's level

Get into the booming IT industry

The IT industry is booming. In Wellington alone, there are over 500 job vacancies in IT. Our options are developed in partnership with industry to ensure you learn the skills that employers need.

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Bachelor of Information Technology NEW →

Join the booming IT industry. Our students learn by building real software, apps and products. Develop your problem-solving skills. You’ll spend half of your final year working on an industry project. Specialise in Applied Data Science, Cyber Security, Interaction Design, Networking and Infrastructure or Software Development.

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New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2) →

Get an introduction to information technology. You will learn about hardware and operating systems, programming, creating websites and working with Android apps, including writing programs. You can go on to study the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology.

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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) →

Build your skills to create programs, websites, animated graphics, computers and small networks. Study programming, digital media, internet communications and hardware fundamentals. Progress to the Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) or the Bachelor of Information Technology.

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New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) →

Develop your skills in creating programs, web pages, networks and databases. Learn the fundamentals of software design and development. Build knowledge of the IT industry. Around 60 percent of the programme is practical – you’ll learn by working on real problems.

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Graduate Diploma in Information Technology →

Apply a range of techniques and technology to solve a workplace or industry problem. Develop your knowledge with a selection of papers. Options in software and app development, systems design, testing, security, databases, networking, programming and information assurance. Gain recognition for your skills.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology →

This programme is only available for domestic students. Boost your career at the Wellington ICT Graduate School. This 17-week programme has been designed to meet needs identified by local industry. It’s an applied research programme where you will gain an introduction to research in ICT, plan and conduct your own projects and do a work placement.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology →

This programme is only available for domestic students. Gain an edge for your career at the Wellington ICT Graduate School. Develop advanced knowledge in specialist areas from data mining to mobile devices, cloud computing to cryptography. Research the latest developments in an area of interest to you. Work effectively in teams and enhance your project management skills.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology →

This programme is only available for International students. Update and enhance your skills in a specialist area of information technology. Work on an in-depth project in your field. Choose from a range of options. You’ll also investigate the impact of IT on society and consider different perspectives.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology →

This programme is only available for International students. Research the latest developments in an area of interest to you. Update and extend your knowledge through in-depth study of the latest technology in your area of speciality. Enhance your project management skills. Engage in intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving.

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Master of Information Technology →

Choose hands-on research relevant to your career from a range of options including data mining, cloud computing, business analysis, business intelligence, ICT infrastructure, information management, mobile devices, network design and management, security and forensics, quality assurance, and systems architecture.

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