Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology (MIT) will be equipped with the skills needed to perform the highly complex tasks that the modern IT environment requires. They will possess the ability to critically evaluate relevant literature, analyse independent research results and problem-solve to a high level of sophistication.

Those who complete the Thesis pathway will be able to plan and execute original research in various novel situations.

There is a need and desire in New Zealand and globally for graduates with IT skills more advanced than those with undergraduate degrees, as well as a need for graduates who are capable of performing independent research into complex IT issues.

Programme Structure/Courses
The programme comprises 180 credits of courses, with options for specialist topics, pathways, and completion options.

One Compulsory Course

• COMP801 Research Methods

Choose a specialist topic

Choose only two courses in your specialisation if doing Internship or Industry Project pathway, or all three if doing Research.

Software Development

• SOFT806 Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
• SOFT807 Cloud Application Development
• SOFT808 Software User Experience

Networks and Security (Please verify the availability with the Market Manager)

• CONE809 Topics in Cloud Computing
• CONE810 Computer and Communication Network Security
• CONE811 Penetration Testing

Information Systems (Please verify the availability with the Market Manager)

• INFO812 Data Mining
• INFO813 Artificial Intelligence
• INFO814 Enterprise Cloud-based Systems

Choose a pathway

Research Pathway

• COMP802 Research Project

Internship Pathway

• COMP803 Internship
• COMP806 Intensive Internship

Industry Project Pathway

• COMP804 Industrial Project

Choose a completion pathway
Research Thesis Option for MIT (Research)

• COMP901 Information Technology Research Thesis

Research Project Option for MIT (Applied)

• COMP902 Advanced Information Technology Specialised Project
• COMP903 Information Technology Applied Research Project