Course Overview
Want to get started on a career in advanced IT, or step-up your computing skills? The three-year Bachelor of Applied Information Technology is an ideal choice.
Wherever you’re at with your study or career, you gain comprehensive knowledge and applied skills in the latest technologies to take into your future IT career.
Throughout the degree you continuously put into practice what you learn through hands-on, practical projects, and work with real industry clients to help solve real problems in the workplace.
You'll be building apps, websites, cloud-based services, content management systems or complex systems integrating a range of technologies. You could even be creating your own website themes and plugins or putting in place a firewall security system.
As the demand for smart, adaptable IT professionals escalates, you could take your skills and knowledge into a wide range of future careers, such as a network or security specialist, programmer, software engineer, or web designer or developer.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
| Locations | Rotorua, Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
3 years full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 360 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $6,979 per year for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Technical Specialist
- Software Engineer
- Software and Applications Programmers
- Software Tester
- Support Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Web Developer
- Interaction Designer
- Front End Developer
- Database Administrator
Topics you'll cover
Year 1
- Information Technology Operations
- Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving
- Professional Practice
- Enterprise
- Interface Analysis and Design
- Web Application Implementation
- Application Testing and Maintenance
- Programming
- Special Topic
Year 2
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Services and Design Methodologies
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Project 2 (30 credits)
- Graphical User Interface Programming
Year 3
- Advanced User Interface (UI) Programming
- Artificial Intelligence Techniques
- Human Computer Interaction
- Client Server Web Development
- Special Topic
- Project (45 credits)
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $6,979 per year for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must have:
- NZQA University Entrance or equivalent, OR
- New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), OR
- Evidence of ability to meet academic requirements.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Jul 2025 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 3 years full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Part-time study available
Important dates
Further Study Options
Courses Offered at Toi Ohomai
Courses Currently Under Development at Toi Ohomai, or Offered at Other Institutions
- Other postgraduate study in information technology, or computing, or a related field
