Bachelor of Information Technology

NZIST trading as Whitireia and WelTech

The Bachelor of Information Technology is designed with the IT industry to ensure our graduates are well-prepared with the skills required for the 21st century. In addition to the technical skills, you'll learn communication skills, project management, teamwork and complete an industry project in your final year. This degree has been accredited by the industry, represented by IT Professionals New Zealand. The Bachelor of Information Technology offers the opportunity to complete internships as part of your study. Your internship may be completed through a new placement or may include your current employment, subject to approval. You’ll get the opportunity to gain industry (or grow your expertise) experience to a chosen area of IT, and to reflect critically on concepts and perspectives studied. While completing your internship, you’ll learn how to apply your knowledge and skills to a field of IT to assess work practices, identify a problem related to your placement and recommend strategies for solving that problem. You’ll also document and present recommended strategies as appropriate to a selected audience. If you’re interested in completing an internship as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll need to indicate when completing the course selection sheet.