Bachelor of Information Technology

Academic 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)

OR

A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline

OR

A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)

*NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/(external link)

Alternative Requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)

English Language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table(external link):

• IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),

Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment

Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

You are required to have your own laptop. Please see NMIT Support for the minimum specifications.

You are required to have your own laptop with these minimum specifications(external link).

Your major is a chance for you to specialise in a particular area of Information Technology. You don't have to decide until the beginning of your second year what you will major in.

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.
• Be able to select, apply and evaluate appropriate methods for managing ICT infrastructure to ensure that the ICT requirements of an organisation are met.

Use of software development tools(external link) is made available to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology by the Academic Partner Program(external link) from Visual Paradigm(external link) for educational use.