Overview

Solve real problems for real industry clients by exploring progressive technologies and developing e-commerce and business solutions.

Drawing on both computer science and information systems, this degree covers:

The study of computers and the programmes that run on them
The creation of computer systems

Career

At the successful completion of this Bachelor of Information Technology at Southern Institute of Technology, students will have the required competencies to function successfully and effectively at entrance levels within the information technology sector. It is anticipated that graduates from the degree programme will be able to pursue professional careers in the following areas within the information technology industry:

Management: Entry level management/team leader in information systems development analysis, design and production of information systems to meet prescribed specifications and needs within an organisational context.

Database: Creation and support of database systems, analysis of processes and data flow leading to building effective database systems within an organisation's information system.

Technical: Information systems support selecting, configuring and supporting hardware, operating systems, networks, and software components of an organisation's information system.

Web Applications: Analysis, design and production of web interfaces and the back-end systems that support them.

Programming: Creating and supporting a variety of software applications.

Programme Structure

Courses

Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Databases
Data management
Web Services and Design Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Invercargill, 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

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance NCEA Level 3: Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:

14 credits each, in three approved subjects
Literacy, 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of Five credits in reading and five credits in writing
Numeracy, 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects or unit standards package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 - All three required

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 NZD / year

≈ 22500 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Funding

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