Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Auckland University of Technology

Subject area

Information Technology

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Entry requirements

A New Zealand university entrance qualification or equivalent, including 14 credits at level 2 NCEA in mathematics.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

To be successful in this industry, graduates need to be fast learning, creative people with the vision to transform, not merely automate. They need a 'can do' attitude, technical knowledge and skills, and the ingenuity to realise their vision through action. The Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences develops graduates with this in mind. Students refine the skills learned during their study on significant real industry projects. They have a sound technical understanding of computing and IT and the ability to plan, develop and apply technologies to solving problems.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Information Technology at this level can earn:

$53,000

Median earnings one year after study

$59,000

Median earnings two years after study

$75,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

84%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship

Provided by:

New Zealand Intelligence Community - Organisational Development New Zealand Intelligence Community

Website:

https://www.gcsb.govt.nz/working-for-us/gcsb-women-in-stem-scholarship/

Value:

The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans.

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Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Provided by:

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary

Website:

http://www.blsst.co.nz

Value:

Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).

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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

Free phone: 0800 288 864
Phone: (09) 921 9999
Fax: (09) 921 9812
Email: courseinfo@aut.ac.nz
Web: http://www.aut.ac.nz

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Sources

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