Program Overview

Bachelor of Computing Systems

The Bachelor of Computing Systems is a three-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computing and information technology. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the ever-changing computing industry.

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Computing Systems program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computing concepts, including data communications, networking, IT management, web and software development, business intelligence, and systems analysis and design. The program also emphasizes the development of professional adaptive skills, technical skills, and smart interpersonal skills to prepare students for the working environment.

Highlights

• Industry-based project in the final semester, designed to integrate knowledge gained throughout the program in a practical situation.
• Student Exchange program, allowing students to spend one or two semesters studying overseas.
• Numerous scholarships available for both domestic and international students.
• Flexible study structure, enabling students to fit study around their lives.
• Applied computing qualification, equipping students with the ability to cope with technological changes in the fast-moving industry.
• Emphasis on practical assessments and case study scenarios.
• Opportunities for further study in the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Technologies-Computing and Master of Applied Technologies-Computing programs upon successful completion.

Study Pathways

Students can choose from four pathway options:

1. Computer Networks and Cloud Computing: Focuses on managing networks and cloud computing, with opportunities to gain industry-recognized Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
2. Software Development: Prepares graduates for careers in software development, designing and developing software solutions and products.
3. Business Intelligence: Combines business, databases, data warehousing, data mining, and software development to help organizations use data for future planning.
4. Cybersecurity: Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Computing Systems program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Applications programmer
• Business analyst
• Cyber-security analyst
• Database analyst
• Game or app designer
• Information systems manager
• Internet and Web developer
• IT support (hardware)
• IT systems administrator
• Linux systems administrator
• Multimedia developer
• Network administrator
• Network and security analyst
• Network designer
• Network engineer
• Software designer
• Tester
• Windows systems administrator

Annual Tuition Fees

• Domestic/NZ students: $7,600 (approximate fees only, includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy).
• International students: $26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits), with the option to save up to $2,000 (NZD) with the Unitec International Study Grant 2026.

Semester Dates

• Sem 1 2026: 23 February – 28 June
• Sem 2 2026: 20 July – 22 November

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Academic requirements: Completion of at least one of the following - 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations, successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above within a computing-related pathway, or NCEA requirements.
• English entry requirements: University Entrance Literacy or evidence of English language proficiency.

International Students

• Academic requirements: Country-specific admission requirements.
• English entry requirements: IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 or equivalent.

Courses and Timetables

The program consists of compulsory and elective courses, including:

Compulsory Courses

• Hardware Fundamentals
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Programming Fundamentals
• Introduction to Databases
• Information Systems Concepts
• Professional Skills for IT Practitioners
• Project Planning and Control
• Capstone Project

Elective Courses

• Networking Fundamentals
• Programming Principles and Practice
• Data Communications and Networks
• Network Administration and Support
• Network Operating Systems Management
• Fundamental Concepts in Cyber Security
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Internet and Website Development
• GUI Programming
• Database Design and Development
• Data Warehousing
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Computer Systems Security
• Advanced Data Communications
• Network Design and Implementation
• Computer Forensic Investigations
• Advanced Cyber Security
• Malware Analysis
• Testing and Quality Assurance Management
• Web Application Development
• Mobile Software Development
• Agile and Lean Software Delivery
• Cloud Application Design and Development

Each course has specific credits, aims, and prerequisites, detailed in the program's course structure.