Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Other Information Technology » Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The BAppIT is an applied vocational qualification that focuses on equipping students with the skills to analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain information systems across a variety of industries and business types
Graduate profile
On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to: Apply specialised technical knowledge and skills to a specific Information Technology field, along with abilities for adapting and/or generalising these to other Information Technology fields; Apply a broad range of generic skills, principles and practices, and be able to mentor and motivate others in such application; Display well-developed critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour. These abilities also enable strategic thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing global environment; Exercise self-direction and adopt independent working practices, and an ability to foster these in others; Accept responsibility for the quality of their own work outcomes, and where applicable, for the quality of others' work outcomes; Apply independent learning skills that encourage the regular accessing of new knowledge and information; Use effective written communication and well-developed inter-personal skills, and an ability to foster these in others; Work effectively in group situations, as a leader or a follower, as appropriate.
Education pathways
The Bachelor of Applied Information Technology prepares graduates to undertake post graduate study in Information Technology areas.
Employment pathways
The Bachelor of Applied Information Technology prepares graduates for employment in the Information Technology environment. Employment opportunities include Network Engineers, Software Engineers, Multimedia and Web Developers, Database Architects, Business/Systems Analysts, IT Project Managers, IT Managers or Network/Cyber-Security professionals.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
1.1. General Academic Admission a) Candidates are required to have: i. NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and (2) UE Literacy3 (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) UE Numeracy4 (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above) made up of specified achievement standards or a package of specified unit standards; or ii. 72 credits at NCEA Level 2 including: (1) A minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects; and (2) UE Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) UE Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; Or iii. A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above and the equivalent of UE Literacty and UE Numeracy; or iv. The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5); or v. The New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5); or vi. Equivalent. 1.2. Special Admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success5 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. 1.3. Provisional Entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant's performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. 1.4. English Language Requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
Education Organisation 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3187
Status Current
Created December 2015
Last Reviewed March 2018
Next Review September 2028
Content
Common core plus 4 specialisations. Network engineering, software engineering, database architecture, multimedia and web development.

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