About the programme
The Bachelor of Information Technology is an accredited NZQF Level 7 programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) that prepares IT professionals for work in business and industry. It carries 360 credits over 3 years of full-time study, with a part-time option.
The degree covers both the theory of computing and how computers are applied in organisations. Students build a broad base in software development, technical support and networking, together with databases, computer systems architecture, systems analysis and design, and web development.
The first year consists of eight compulsory Level 5 courses. From year two students follow one of two majors, Systems Development or ICT Infrastructure, and fill the rest of their credits with electives; the choice of major can wait until the start of the second year. Both majors finish with a Capstone Project. Each year has 36 teaching weeks and 6 weeks of study break.
Tutors bring industry experience, strong academic backgrounds and professional links, which keeps the teaching practical and applied. For those not yet ready for a degree, NMIT offers Level 5 pathway programmes in IT, technical support and web development. The programme is taught in Nelson.
Entry requirements
- University Entrance via NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 at Level 2, including 14 credits in each of three approved subjects plus literacy and numeracy), a related Level 4+ NZQF qualification, or an NCEA Level 3 equivalent such as IB or Cambridge.
- Alternative entry for applicants who can show relevant skills from study, work or life experience.
- If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 Academic with no band below 5.5, from one test report valid for two years; applicants with NCEA University Entrance are exempt.
What you study
- Introduction to Software Development
- Networking Fundamentals
- Database Concepts
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Introduction to Web Development
- Software Development 2 and Tiered Software Development (Systems Development major)
- Web Technologies (Systems Development major)
- Systems Security (ICT Infrastructure major)
- Enterprise Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICT Infrastructure major)
- Capstone Project
Careers after graduation
- Software or web developer
- IT systems and technical support specialist
- Networking and IT infrastructure specialist
Post-study work visa
Equal to the length of the programme, 3 years maximum
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 19/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the NMIT website