Bachelor of Information Technology
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics by having achieved university entrance or a NZ or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Programme Leader or passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the programme leader. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the programme leader. Domestic Language Entry Requirements: If English or Māori is not the applicant's first language, candidates will need a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent. International English Language Entry Requirements: International applicants will need an IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To equip Learners with a recognised, flexible and applied IT qualification using a selection of practical core and elective courses. These courses are strongly demanded by industry so that graduates are technically knowledgeable and skilled for a range of IT-related positions or for further study at postgraduate level.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Information Technology at this level can earn:
$50,000
Median earnings one year after study
$55,000
Median earnings two years after study
$73,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
79%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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