Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology
Master of Information Technology
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1.5 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2024
Campus
Auckland Campus
Summary
The MIT is a Level 9 programme with a minimum of 180 or 240 credits. It enables those who have completed a Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology/Computing to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in Information Technology.
The programme can be completed in 24 months (240 credits) or 18 months (180 credits) full-time or up to eight years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences. It is designed to extend and deepen your knowledge and skills by building on attainment gained from undergraduate study in the computing field and to extend current information technology professionals in their career progression.
The programme builds on your existing information technology knowledge and skills through courses that research and apply that knowledge and those skills in an environment that combines project work, case studies, real-life simulations, and practical work experience. It encourages flexibility, acknowledging the diversity of the IT environment and the diversity in student interest and needs.
Your future career opportunities
The MIT, PGDipIT and PGCertIT qualifications enable you to pursue domestic and/or international professional careers within different types of industries and agencies. These can include the following areas:
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Business analyst
- IT infrastructure support analyst
- E-commerce advisor
- Project manager
- Security analyst
- IT manager
Entry criteria
MIT (240)
A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) including courses that develop an understanding of Information Technology; or
At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
MIT (180)
The academic entry requirement for the MIT (180) is one of the following:
A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
A graduate diploma (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system degree; or
An equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within the Information Technology field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicant’s prior learning and experience; or
Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum B average; or
At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement).
- IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
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