Overview

The NMIT Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand.

The Information Technology programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology can be completed in three years of full time study, or you can study part-time.

In your first year you will take eight compulsory courses at Level 5. In years two and three you take specific courses to complete one of the three majors and some elective courses to make up your total of 120 credits.

Choose from one of the following three majors

Information Systems

Learn how to analyse the information needs of clients, design, and develop appropriate IT solutions using a range of data storage and management technologies.
Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate project management and systems development life cycle methodologies to the development of complex information systems

Systems Development

Learn how to design, implement and test software systems using appropriate technologies including databases and web based systems.
Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate systems development methodologies

ICT Infrastructure

Learn how to analyse, design and implement an ICT infrastructure using network technologies and appropriate software.

Programme Structure

Courses

Communication for IT
Computer Systems Architecture
Database Concepts
Networking Fundamentals
Digital Photography
Graphic Design: Branding and Identity
Systems, Processes and Design
Information Technology in Context
Operating Systems and Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

Places on many programmes and courses fill quickly so it’s best to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nelson, New Zealand

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 27 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
as well as
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
and
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

Technological requirements

Windows 10 operating system
Intel i5 or AMD A8 processor
8GB of memory
500GB+ hard drive
1Gbps Ethernet port
802.11n wireless

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 NZD / year

≈ 26000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7920 NZD / year

≈ 7920 NZD / year

Additional Details

plus $260 Student Services Levy per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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