Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Information Technology | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Bachelor of Information Technology is a three year programme which aims to prepare graduates for professional roles within the information technology (IT) industry. The programme equips students with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills to address evolving technologies and practices in areas such as cybersecurity, database design, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, software engineering, and computer networking.
Students gain valuable real-world experience through hands-on projects, including the Internship and Service desk, IT Internship or Helpdesk, Capstone Project, and work placements. Graduates may obtain employment in a wide range of roles in the IT, business, and community sectors in New Zealand or internationally, or progress to further postgraduate study in IT or related areas. |
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Graduate profile |
At the completion of the programme graduates will be able to:
1. Apply IT knowledge and skills to solve complex problems. 2. Apply ethical, socially and culturally conscious practices to work effectively in a professional IT environment. 3. Apply critical thinking, analysis, and research to support innovation. 4. Communicate increasingly complex technical information effectively with diverse audiences. 5. Demonstrate self-management and professional development. 6. Apply project management, leadership, and teamwork. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of the bachelor degree will be able to progress into postgraduate study.
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Entry Requirements |
To be eligible for admission to this programme, all applicants must meet three admission requirements:
* Requirements for either General, Special, or Discretionary admission * Any additional Programme specific requirements * English language requirements To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements: i. University Entrance: 1. NCEA Level 3 2. Three subjects at level 3, made up of: * 14 credits in each of three approved subjects 3. Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: * 5 credits in reading * 5 credits in writing 4. Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: * achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or * unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required), or numeracy achieved via NCEA Common Assessment Activity (CAA) unit standard 32406 or 32412. Or ii. Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification. Or iii. Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway. Applicants who have attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence and who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for special admission. In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Head of Faculty (or designate) and Programme Manager. Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Head of Faculty (or designate) and Programme Manager. |
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Education Organisation | Southern Institute of Technology | |
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Developed By | Southern Institute of Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | ST4929 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | December 2025 | |
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Next Review | December 2030 | |
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Content |
Year 1
* Introduction to Information Technology * Programming Fundamentals * Communication and Professional Practice * Fundamentals of Information Systems Development * Fundamentals of Mathematics * Cloud and Digital Foundations * Web Applications Implementation * Networking and Hardware Fundamentals Year 2 * Internship and Service Desk * Systems Analysis and Design * Data Fundamentals * Cloud Platforms & Virtualisation * Programming * Software Development Techniques * Web Services and Design Methodologies * Mobile Application Development * Networking * Cybersecurity Fundamentals * Machine Learning Fundamentals * Special Topic Year 3 * Capstone Project * Software Engineering * Game Development * Mobile and Cloud Application Development * Advanced Networking * Embedded Systems * DevOps and Automation * Advanced Cybersecurity and Compliance * AI and Machine Learning * Natural Language Processing and Generative AI * Business IT and Digital Innovation * Database Design and Analytics * Internship or Work Placement * Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing * Digital Forensics * LLM Application Development * Web Applications |
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