The Master of Applied Information Technology requires 180 credits, and has two pathways: one involving a 45 credit research project and the other involving a 90 credit thesis. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the first pathway, whereas those wanting to undertake more substantial research will take the second pathway.

Entry into this course requires: A bachelor degree in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better in the final year of full-time study, or equivalent in part-time study; or A Postgraduate Diploma in Computing or Information Technology or a related subject area, with a grade average of B or better; or Equivalent as considered by the Centre's Postgraduate Programme Committee Selection Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview/hui and may attend with whānau support. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.