Overview

The Information Technology course at the University of Waikato aims to ensure you move beyond the classroom and into professional work situations with a full complement of employable IT skills.

The course's main feature is the industry internship (CSMAX596) paper which gives you industry experience for one whole trimester. As an intern, you will be mentored and supported by your employer and University supervisor as you work on a real-world problem in an industry team setting.

The MInfoTech was developed as part of the Auckland ICT Graduate School(opens in a new tab), a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and the University of Auckland to develop industry-ready ICT experts. The aim of the programme is to meet the growing demand for highly-skilled software developers, system architects, data specialists and other work-ready ICT professionals.

Technology is a significant sector of the New Zealand economy, accounting for eight percent of the country's GDP. The MInfoTech prepares you to make the most of the significant opportunities available in this industry.

Career opportunities

Internet/Multimedia Developer

Database Developer

Cloud Computing Developer

Data Security Developer

Network and Support Developer

Software Architect

Technical Consultant

Systems Administrator

GIS Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Security for Advanced Networks

Cyber Security

Malware Analysis and Penetration Testing

Machine Learning Algorithms

Machine Learning for Data Streams

Secure Cloud Application Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-12 00:00:00

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More details

The University processes international student applications on an ongoing basis, regardless of the dates listed. Offers are made with international student visa processing times in mind and as such, students may receive an offer for a later intake than originally requested.

120 points - A and B Intakes
180 points - A and B Intakes
240 points - A and C Intakes

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) General Engineering & Technology View 23 other Masters 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with an existing IT background will need to have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, normally in Computer Science. You will need a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher in 75 points at 300 level including at least 45 points in Computer Science or a related field.
Students with a non-ICT undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply for the Master of Information Technology and will be offered the 240 point version of the qualification.

International students will need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any band).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24155 NZD / year

≈ 24155 NZD / year

Additional Details

International:

NZD$ 48,311 (120pts)

NZD$ 72,471 (180pts)
NZD$ 98,217 (240pts)

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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