Bachelor of Information Technology
Open Polytechnic
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$15,405
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To equip students 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.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum 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: NCEA Level 3, including: o 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three subjects from the list of approved subjects, one of which must be NCEA mathematics at Level 3 or higher; o 10 credits (five in reading and five in writing) at Level 2 and above from specific standards OR A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Programme Manager; OR Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the Programme Manager Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the Programme Manager. International Students for whom English is not their First Language must further demonstrate a minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with no band score lower than 5.5) or acceptable equivalent. Access to the internet is required for this programme.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$5,135 | $15,405 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,008 | $27,025 |
| Total | $14,143 | $42,430 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
81%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $54,654 |
| Earnings range | $43,835 - $64,561 |
| In employment | 85% |
| In further study | 11% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Ngati Whakaue - Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
The Ngati Whakaue Trust - Secretary
Website:
https://vps.ngatiwhakaue-eetb.org.nz/
Value:
The Board will fix the amount available for Tertiary Grants in the annual Budget
Open Polytechnic Students Disability Study Award
Provided by:
Open Polytechnic of NZ - The Learning Centre Te Wahanga Whakapakari Ako
Website:
http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Value:
Up to $1,000.00
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
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.