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Master of Information Technology

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.

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Outline

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.

Duration

1 Year or 2 Years

3 trimesters full-time
6 trimesters part-time options

Key Dates

March 2025 Intake

31/03/2025

 

 

Available Locations

Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Wellington Campus
Christchurch Campus

Costs

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

The masters 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 certification for example: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Further study options:

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Academic Calendar

2025 Academic Calendars

Key Student Information

NZ Government key information link for students.

Qualification

Master of Information Technology
NZQA Level 9 (180 Credits)

Where could this programme take you?

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.

Cyber Security Manager
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Analyst
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager
Penetration Tester
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Administrator
Network Security Engineer
Security Consultant
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) Consultant
Technology Solutions Architect
Senior Technology Advisor
Senior Data Scientist
Data Architect
Big Data Engineer
Business Analytics Specialist
Data Visualization Developer
Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer
BI Solutions Architect
BI Specialist
Analytics Manager
Statistician

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Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

Domestic applicants must

  • Have a recognised Bachelor degree in Information Technology or a related discipline with a B- or higher average

OR

  • Have a Bachelor degree (Honours) in Information Technology or a related discipline

OR

  • A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or related field

AND

  • Attend an interview in person or online.

International applicants must

  • Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Have achieved prior to enrolling an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
  • Provide a Statement of Purpose
  • Hold a New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed by NZQA to be equivalent to any stated above
  • Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Meet New Zealand visa entry requirements
    whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

 

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:

  • The latest Windows is the recommended operating system, with regular updates across the programme of study.

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements

  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 500 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum
  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band
  • Up-to-date antivirus software

Minimum Operating System

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students)
    OR
  • Intel i5 or equivalent or above
  • AMD Ryzen5 or equivalent processor
  • Internet and unlimited data plan recommended.

Not Supported:

  • Chromebooks
  • Windows X or Windows S OS
  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro)

Faculty Members

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 Das, Lecturer, Information Technology, Whitecliffe

Amal Das

Lecturer

Applied Information Technology

Amal is a Microsoft as well as Cisco Certified Trainer with wide experience in all aspects of the ...

Elaine Xu, Lecturer, Information Technology, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Elaine Xu

Lecturer

Applied Information Technology

Elaine joined the School of Information Technology at Whitecliffe in May 2024, where she teaches ...

Pinal Shah

Pinal Shah

Lecturer

Applied Information Technology

Pinal Shah is a seasoned educator, researcher, author, and creative professional with over 15 yea ...

Dr Muhammad Azam, Head of School, Applied Information Technology, IT, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Dr Muhammad Azam

Head of School

Applied Information Technology

Muhammad is an experienced computer engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully completi ...

Dr Shahbaz Pervez Chattha, Programme Leader, IT, Applied Information Technology, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Dr Shahbaz Pervez Chattha

Programme Leader

Applied Information Technology

Shahbaz Chattha is an expert Computer Engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully comple ...

John Williams, Lab Assistant, Applied Information Technology, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

John Williams

Lab Assistant

Applied Information Technology

John has been an IT Trainer for over 30 years. John joined Whitecliffe as a Lab Assistant in 2023 ...

Dr Simon Yusuf Enoch, Lecturer, Applied Information Technology, IT, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member, Wellington Campus

Dr Simon Yusuf Enoch

Lecturer

Applied Information Technology

Simon holds a PhD in Computer Science (specializing in Cybersecurity) from the University of Cant ...

Jun Han, Lecturer, Information Technology, Certificate in IT Essentials, Manukau campus, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member, teacher

Jun Han

Lecturer

Applied Information Technology

Jun Han teaches our Certificate in IT Essentials on our Manukau campus. She joined Whitecliffe la ...