Program Overview

Bachelor of Information Technology

Programme Outline

The Bachelor of Information Technology is designed with the IT industry to ensure our graduates are well-prepared with the skills required for the 21st century. In addition to the technical skills, you'll learn communication skills, project management, teamwork and complete an industry project in your final year. This degree has been accredited by the industry, represented by IT Professionals New Zealand.

Study Part-time

This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.

More Details About This Qualification

Foundational Learning

Understand Interaction Design, Security, Data Science, Networking and Testing in your first year before building on your foundational knowledge and areas of interest in year two and three.

Internships

The Bachelor of Information Technology offers the opportunity to complete internships as part of your study. If you’re already working, you can choose to complete your internship as part of your study. You’ll get the opportunity to gain industry (or grow your expertise) experience to a chosen area of IT, and to reflect critically on concepts and perspectives studied.

While completing your internship, you’ll learn how to apply taught knowledge, research evidence and skills to a field of IT to assess work practices, identify a problem related to your placement and recommend strategies for solving that problem. You’ll also document and present recommended strategies as appropriate to a selected audience.

If you’re interested in completing an internship as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll need to indicate when completing the course selection sheet.

Capstone Project

The Capstone project provides the opportunity to research, select, integrate, and apply a range of techniques and technologies to a business or industry-based problem. You'll also get the opportunity to demonstrate workplace ready skills that businesses in the IT industry are looking for.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology have detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of IT for employment as an IT professional. Opportunities within the IT industry include employment in public organisations, private companies, IT enterprises, self-employment, and teaching.

Entry Requirements

Under 20 Years

• NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 credits in each of 3 subjects.
• Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing.
• Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above.

Over 20 Years

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.

International Students

• Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
• Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

Related Study Options

• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology

Programme Details

• Level: 7
• International Start Dates: 23/02/2026, 06/07/2026
• Duration: 3 years, full-time (part-time options available)
• Domestic Fees: TBA
• International Fees: TBA