To produce graduates who will be:
* Industry-ready so that they can add value to an organisation;
* Problem-solvers, who are able to think creatively, act ethically, and behave professionally;
* Competent in relevant area of information systems; and
* Capable of continuing their oem learbning in other programmes including post-graduate study

Graduates will have a firm grasp of all the theoretical aspects of information systems, and will be able to apply their knowledge in practical situations. They will have developed particular aptitude in one area of the discipline, and will be aware of the need, and possess the skills, to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

Further study can include post-graduate study at another tertiary instition, leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicants under 20 years of age require a minimum of NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance. Applicants aged 20 years or over must provide evidence of their ability to successfully study at tertiary level. Level 4 or 5 courses or programmes are preferred. All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of no less than 6.0 (with no bands lower than 5.5) or hold an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English Proficiency Test. All applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.