Bachelor of Information Technology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
About the programme
Information Technology skills are needed everywhere.
Learn what Information Technology professionals do through hands-on and practical work. Build the communication skills you need to work effectively in the industry.
Your first year covers a broad general knowledge of IT. Key topics come up again through the year, and you’ll address them with more depth each time as you learn more and understand more.
For your second and third year, you can focus on an area that interests you most:
- Software development
- IT infrastructure and operations
- Network engineering
- Alternative digital platforms (hardware, IoT, etc.)
Courses include Databases, Automation and Robotics, Mobile App Development, Advanced Networking, UX Engineering, Game Development, AI and Data Science, and the Internet of Things and Cloud Development. There's even the option of doing a course from a programme outside of the BIT!
You'll study in a creative, innovative and supportive environment. With small class sizes, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your experienced lecturers.
Our grads jump into a range of jobs in the industry as we teach you what employers want. They enjoy jobs such as a Web Developer, Systems Administrator, Software Developer, Programmer, Business Analyst, Database Administrator or Computing Services Manager.
Interested in a career in the games industry?
We now offer the option to study this degree with a game development focus. You'll learn by doing with six studio courses run as games projects in our game development studio, and gain practical experience during internships and real-industry projects. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Information Technology, backend game development skills and a portfolio of games you've created. Career opportunities include a Generalist Programmer, Physics Programmer, Gameplay Programmer, Network Programmer, AI Programmer, Tools Engineer, Engine Programmer or VR/AR Programmer.
Studying part-time
We know that full-time study isn't always possible. This programme has a part-time study option - talk to us about what suits you best!
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have work experience and skills in this area, you may be able to complete an independent learning pathway to achieve this qualification in a shorter timeframe.
We currently offer a 10 month full-time / 18-20 month part-time work-based learning option through our assessment of prior learning centre, Capable NZ.
About the provider
We're proud to be a leader in high quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in New Zealand.
Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused. We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and, as educators, we offer innovative ways for our learners to study so they can build their capability and realise their potential.