This highly applied degree course focuses on three key areas of employability – Networking, Software Development or Web Design and Development – giving you the option to specialise in the field of your choice. Or, you can opt for a broader qualification by choosing no specialisation. 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. Depending on your specialisation you could 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, OR Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (Networking and Technical Support), OR Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (Software Development), OR Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (Web Design and Development)

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.