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Enhance your professional career by gaining a qualification in information technology at Wintec. The demand for IT professionals is consistently high, with opportunities across a broad range of industries.

In a rapidly changing, technology-led world, our information technology programmes will provide you with the required skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue a digital career in roles such as a programmer, developer, or security specialist.

​​Wintec combines innovative and flexible learning environments with the latest technology, industry-respected tutors, and applied work-integrated experiences that will see you excel in these fast-paced industries. 

Explore our programmes below and find your way with Wintec.

Rewa, Wintec IT student

"I started with an entry-level computing course, later progressing to a diploma, and ended up in the Bachelor of Applied IT degree."

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Certificate in Computing (Level 3)

One semester
Level 3
Fees-free* for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens (usually $4,372)*
Hamilton City Campus, Online delivery
Feb 2027
Students in this programme will learn intermediate computing skills to prepare for work or further study. Students will learn skills in project management, web development, branding and design, as well as professional ethical practice, security risks, and common hardware and software problems.

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

One semester
Level 5
$4,781*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme will provide students with a broad understanding of the core concepts and skills in information technology, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development.

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support

One year
Level 5
$9,561*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills for a career in information technology. It is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, so if students choose to progress to the degree they will only need to undertake another two years of study.

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Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Three years
Level 7
$9,561* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
Students in this programme will gain a strong foundation of knowledge across a broad range of different information technology skills, as well as an advanced level of expertise in a selected specialisation.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology

One year
Level 7
$9,561*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
Students in this programme will learn the knowledge and skills to deliver quality information technology services and develop effective communication skills to support and enhance a range of organisations and industries.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Information Technology

One semester
Level 8
$4,781*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an advanced programme of study, covering a wide range of areas, in order to further their academic subject area knowledge of information technology and research skills, in order to obtain employment or advance their careers.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Informatics

One year
Level 8
$9,561*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is about the use of information systems as solutions in business environments. Students will learn how the analysis and implementation of information systems can be used to deliver information to the right people in the most effective time and ways.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology

One year
Level 8
$9,561*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an advanced programme of study, covering a wide range of areas to further their academic subject area knowledge of Information Technology and research skills to obtain employment or advance their careers.

Master of Applied Information Technology

18 months
Level 9
$9,561* first year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended programme of study, combining coursework with research, in order to prepare for further study or obtain a more senior position in their field of Information Technology. The Master of Applied Information Technology requires 180 credits and has two pathways: one involving a 45 credit research project and the other involving a 90 credit thesis. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the first pathway, whereas those wanting to undertake more substantial research will take the second pathway.

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