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Computing and IT skills are essential in almost all career paths; in New Zealand, several occupations within the IT category are on Immigration New Zealand’s Essential Skills lists. Many are also specified on the Long Term Skill Shortage list; on average, there are between 2,000 and 3,000 roles in Information Technology regularly advertised in New Zealand.
Whether or not you decide to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector, knowledge of this skillset opens a world of opportunities. Using the latest software, delivered by staff with top-level academic qualifications and industry experience, Auckland Institute of Studies has designed a number of IT programmes to give graduates the best possible chance of paving their way to a profitable and successful long-term career.
Incorporating both hands-on training and theoretical knowledge, our IT programmes ensure graduates have skills that are attractive to global employers. Regular industry visits are combined with first-class teaching, to provide students with a valuable addition to their CV or job application.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) prepares students to become IT professionals.
With a breadth of knowledge across a range of IT sub-disciplines, and a depth of understanding in a specialisation, allowing them to lead and become strong participants in IT team projects.
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The programme comprises 23 courses, including:
COMP501 Information Technology Systems
COMM502 Business Communication
COMP503 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
COMP504 Fundamentals of Computer Databases
COMP505 Fundamentals of Computer Networking
BUSS502 Business Environment
MATH501 Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics
COMP602 Computer System Testing
COMP609 Information System Security
COMP617 Requirements Modelling
COMP621 Operating Systems
COMP701 Information Technology Project Management
COMP720 Information Technology Project(completed over two semesters)
Software Development
COMP601 Systems Analysis and Design
SOFT605 Object Oriented Programming
SOFT606 Desktop Applications Development
SOFT703 Web Applications Development
SOFT704 Human-Computer Interaction
SOFT708 Mobile Applications Development
Computer Networks
CONE618 Server Administration
CONE622 Intermediate Computer Networking
CONE623 Cloud Computing
CONE709 Network System Security
CONE710 Advanced Computer Networking
CONE711 Wireless Network Design
Information Systems
COMP601 Systems Analysis and Design
SOFT605 Object Oriented Programming
INFO620 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
INFO712 Management Information Systems
INFO714 E-Business Strategies
INFO716 Business Intelligence and Analytics
Electives
Electives may be chosen from the courses available for the specialisations as well as the following:
COMP609 Information Systems Security
INFO614 Intermediate Computer Databases
COMP722 Information Technology Industry Practice
The inclusion of courses outside the Information Technology programme may be considered with the approval of the Academic Head of Programme.
Software Development: software programmer, software developer, software analyst, software designer.
Computer Networks: network engineer, network administrator, network support specialist.
Information Systems: junior project manager, IT manager, business analyst.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
