Master of Information Technology

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject with at least a B grade average at Level 7 or 8, and be deemed to have the acquired skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience.

English language requirements: All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English must have graduated from a bachelor's degree in an English speaking country or hold an international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each band) issued within the last two years or other equivalent test the New Zealand Qualifications Authority recognises for postgraduate entry.

Months of entry

February, July

Course content

Gain specialist skills in areas such as cloud computing, data mining, quality assurance, business intelligence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more. The Master of Information Technology will deepen your skillset and equip you to lead in a constantly evolving digital world.

This coursework-based programme is ideal for professionals who want to apply theory to real-world IT challenges. You'll complete 180 credits of advanced study, including core research methods and a wide range of electives across Level 8 and Level 9. You can tailor your study to match your goals - whether you're looking to become a machine learning engineer, IT consultant, cloud solutions architect, or senior developer.

Fees and funding

2026 Study Grant: A $3,000 study grant is available to international students starting in July 2026.