Wintec Waikato Institute of Technology
Master of Applied Information TechnologyHamilton, New Zealand
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EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2024
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Graduates of this program 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.
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study program in their specialized information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:
- The thesis pathway is considered to be a research-based master's program. It includes a 90 credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate.
- The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based master's program. It includes a 45 credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). It aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. There is a possibility of an industry internship to be integrated into this pathway.
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.