Bachelor of Information Technology
Auckland Institute of Studies
Subject area
Information Systems not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$17,760
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) provides students with a solid broad grounding in the fundamentals of information technology and its applications in the business environment, including systems development, requirements analysis and project management.
Graduates will have specialist knowledge in at least one of the following four specialisations: Software Development, Computer Networks, Information Systems, and Internet Technology.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A candidate for admission to the first year of this programme of study shall: - have a minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of three subjects at Level 3, including a minimum of 9 credits in mathematics, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or - have successfully undertaken tertiary study, including mathematics at a level equivalent to 9 credits at Level 3; or - have successfully completed the requirements for a Level 4 qualification in Computing; or - hold an equivalent overseas qualification; and - have attained the age of 17 years; and - have an English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 60 (with a writing score of 20) / PToE academic score of 50 / AIS Test of English Proficiency (TEP) 52/80 (with no band less than 12); or - gain approval under Admission Regulation 3: Special Admission.
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)
|
$5,920 | $17,760 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,630 | $28,890 |
| Total | $15,550 | $46,650 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
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
Hauraki Greenland Scholarship
Provided by:
Ministry of Justice
Website:
https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/
Value:
$5,000 pa
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
Free phone: 0800 788 392
Phone: (09) 815 1717
Fax: (09) 815 1802
Email: richards@ais.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ais.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.