Bachelor of Information Technology

The BIT comprises 23 courses, including compulsory and elective courses from Computer Networks, Information Systems and Software Development:

COMPULSORY COURSES:
Information Technology Systems
Business Communication
Fundamentals of Computer Programming
Fundamentals of Computer Databases
Fundamentals of Computer Networking
Business Environment
Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics
Computer System Testing
Information System Security
Requirements Modelling
Operating Systems
Information Technology Project Management
Information Technology Project

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT:
Systems Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Programming
Desktop Applications Development
Web Applications Development
Human-Computer Interaction
Mobile Applications Development

COMPUTER NETWORKS:
Server Administration
Intermediate Computer Networking
Cloud Computing
Network System Security
Advanced Computer Networking
Wireless Network Design

INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Systems Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Programming
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Management Information Systems
E-Business Strategies
Business Intelligence and Analytics

Electives may be chosen from the courses available for the specialisations as well as the following:
Information Systems Security
Intermediate Computer Databases
Information Technology Industry Practice

- a minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at level 3 including 9 credits in mathematics, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at level 2 or higher; or

- successful tertiary study, including mathematics at a level equivalent to 9 credits at level 3; or

- successful completion of a level 4 qualification in Computing; or

- equivalent overseas qualification;

- 17 years and over.