Master of Information Technology (Level 9)

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The Master of IT offers advanced skills in a wide range of topics including cybersecurity, data analytics and IT management. Build on your current knowledge to enhance your expertise and career opportunities.

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18 Months

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The Master of IT offers advanced skills in a wide range of topics including cybersecurity, data analytics and IT management. Build on your current knowledge to enhance your expertise and career opportunities.

  • The Master of Information Technology is an advanced programme requiring 180 credits at level 8 and 9. It includes a significant research component within the two pathways that can be undertaken. Building on your previous qualifications and experience you are able to dig deeper in your expertise in a number of cutting-edge topics. These include cloud computing, cybersecurity, business intelligence and machine learning amongst others. In addition to the research components you will have the opportunity to undertake an industry project or internship in your chosen area of study. Take this opportunity to explore your passion for Information Technology and take the next step in your journey.

Career & Study Outcomes
There are many opportunities in the fast-growing industry of Information Technology with a high demand for industry-ready graduates. Graduates from this programme will be able to work in areas such as:

  • Business Analysis
  • IT Management
  • Project Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database Analyst
  • Network Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Software Tester

The Master of Information Technology is a level 9 programme that requires successful completion of a minimum of 180 credits from level 8 and 9. There are two pathways for completing a Master of Information Technology (MIT). Both pathways require the completion of a significant research project.  

The following structure is proposed for the two available pathways. All courses 15 credits unless stated otherwise. 

First Pathway 

This pathway provides in-depth knowledge of a topic in Information Technology and is suitable grounding work for higher studies at PhD level in New Zealand or overseas. The research produced can lead to scientific publication. This pathway enables the student to undertake significant independent research.

  • Research in Information Technology Online/Blended delivery
  • IT8502 - Research Proposal - Online/Blended delivery
  • IT9502 - Thesis (90 credits) - Online/Blended delivery
  • Plus 60 credits from electives courses

Second Pathway

This pathway requires a shorter research report than the Thesis path and more course work. 

  • Research in Information Technology
  • Research Proposal
  • Applied Research Project (45 credits) 

Plus 105 credits from electives courses.

Elective Courses

  • Advanced Project Management for Information Technology 
  • Business Analysis for Information Technology 
  • Business Intelligence and Data Mining 
  • Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure 
  • Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices 
  • Network Design and Management 
  • Network Security and Forensics 
  • Quality Assurance and Testing 
  • Systems Architecture and Technology Integration 
  • Special Topic Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence 
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 
  • Research Project (30 credits) 
  • Topics in Cyber Ethics 
  • Internship (30 credits) 
  • Cryptography & Security Mechanisms

Industry Connections

  • Being involved in industry is an important part of our learner's journeys at UCOL. Work placements, internships, industry-based assignments, and case studies are all part of the process of getting our learners industry-ready. Master of IT students are able to undertake an industry-based project or internship during their study.

Recent projects and internships on the Bachelor of ICT have been undertaken with:

  • Yorb
  • New Zealand Defence Force
  • Nodero
  • WebTech
  • Firecrest Consulting
  • Levno
  • Glassbox
  • Advantage
  • Palmerston North City Council

Learning Facilities

  • UCOL has dedicated software and hardware laboratories exclusively for ICT learners, which enable practical learning and problem-solving experience with leading technologies and systems. The Workhub facility offers a professional workspace for interaction with industry. Post-graduate students will have a dedicated spaces for lectures and research within the ICT Hub.

Domestic Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related subject with at least a B grade average at Level 7 or 8, and be deemed to have the acquired skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience.
  • Palmerston North Central Branch

    18 Princess Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

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