The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study programme in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:
The remaining modules in both pathways are at level 8. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the research project pathway, whereas those wishing to undertake more substantial research will take the thesis pathway.
Group A: Compulsory modules for Master’s Degree with research project
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO801 | Project Management for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO802 | Research in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO803 | Research Proposal | 8 | 15 | INFO802 | |
| INFO901 | Research Project | 9 | 45 | INFO801, INFO802, INFO803 |
Group B: Compulsory modules for Master’s Degree with thesis
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO801 | Project management for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO802 | Research in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO803 | Research Proposal | 8 | 15 | INFO802 | |
| INFO902 | Thesis | 9 | 90 | INFO801, INFO802 | INFO803 |
Group C: Elective modules for Master’s Degree with research project or thesis
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO810 | Business Analysis for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO811 | Business Intelligence | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO812 | Management of Information Systems | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO813 | Networks and Infrastructure | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO814 | Security and Forensics | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO816 | Special Topic in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ||
| INFO821 | Applied Information Technology Internship or Project | 8 | 30 | INFO801 | |
| INFO823 | Software Testing | 8 | 15 |
Group D: Elective modules for Master’s Degree with research project
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An approved level 8 module from another postgraduate programme | 8 | 15 |
Please note that some elective modules may not be available every semester due to staff availability and class sizes. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.
Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in positions of responsibility and authority within roles such as business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development, and software quality assurance.
Graduates who complete the programme with above-average grades (including the thesis) may have the opportunity to obtain entry to doctoral programmes within New Zealand or overseas.
Entry into this course requires:
Selection
Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview/hui and may attend with whānau support.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Students starting Semester 2 2023
Date: Tuesday 11 July 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 2, City Campus
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Date: Friday 17 November 2023
Time: 9am-12pm
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