The (MIT)postgraduate programme builds on the three-year Bachelor's degrees in the same academic field.
Two specialisations are offered: Cyber Security and Data Science.
This is a taught masters followed by a significant project integrating within a practical or research context.
Some specialist courses are 85% aligned with IT Industry Certifications.
Available Industry certifications are Ethical Hacking, Network Defender, Digital Forensics and Chief Information Security Officer.
Students have an opportunity to achieve industry certifications while completing MIT.
1 Year or 2 Years
3 trimesters full-time
6 trimesters part-time options
March 2025 Intake
31/03/2025
Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Wellington Campus
Christchurch Campus
Fees indicated are for 1st year of study. Next 6 months fees may vary.
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
Domestic: $13,101 + $450 Student Services Levy
International: $36,000+ $450 Student Services Levy
Further study options:
Level 10 Doctoral studies
Master of Information Technology
NZQA Level 9 (180 Credits)
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
The Master’s degree positions graduates for specialist and leadership roles. For candidates considering an academic career through doctoral studies, progression from the Masters programme is possible, subject to a student’s performance meeting the entry requirements of the receiving institutions.
Admission requirements
Domestic applicants must
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International applicants must
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:
This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.
Required IT Specifications:
Recommended IT Specifications:
Minimum Hardware requirements
Minimum Operating System
Not Supported:
The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within their respective industries. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.
Amal is a Microsoft as well as Cisco Certified Trainer with wide experience in all aspects of the ...
Elaine joined the School of Information Technology at Whitecliffe in May 2024, where she teaches ...
Pinal Shah is a seasoned educator, researcher, author, and creative professional with over 15 yea ...
Muhammad is an experienced computer engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully completi ...
Shahbaz Chattha is an expert Computer Engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully comple ...
John has been an IT Trainer for over 30 years. John joined Whitecliffe as a Lab Assistant in 2023 ...
Simon holds a PhD in Computer Science (specializing in Cybersecurity) from the University of Cant ...