About the programme
The Master of Information Technology is a NZQF Level 9 programme at Whitireia & WelTec worth 180 credits that builds on existing IT knowledge and develops expertise in a chosen field over 18 months of full-time study.
Students complete at least 180 credits from Level 8 and Level 9 courses, most of them 15 credits each, and can follow one of three pathways to the degree. Research topics can be drawn from a broad range: data mining, cloud computing, business analysis and business intelligence, ICT infrastructure, information management, mobile app development, network design and management, security and forensics, quality assurance, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Delivery is blended and based at the Petone campus. On-campus classes and specialist facilities are complemented by online resources that can be fitted around work and personal life. The degree can be finished in 18 months full-time or spread over as long as five years part-time.
The programme is aimed at IT graduates and experienced practitioners looking to move into more senior technical or leadership roles.
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification in IT or a related subject with at least a B average at Level 7 or 8
- Relevant skills and knowledge gained through work or professional experience
- International students: IELTS (academic) 6.5 with no band below 6, or equivalent
What you study
- Data mining
- Cloud computing
- Business analysis and business intelligence
- ICT infrastructure
- Information management
- Mobile application development
- Network design and management
- Security and forensics
- Quality assurance
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Careers after graduation
- IT project manager
- Senior software developer
- Data scientist or machine learning engineer
- IT business analyst or business intelligence specialist
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Network architect or cloud solutions architect
- IT consultant
Post-study work visa
Up to 3 years
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 09/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the Whitireia & WelTec website