Master of Information Technology

Admission requirements

Domestic applicants must

• Have a Bachelor degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) with a B average in the final year or a Bachelor Honours degree in Information Technology (or equivalent)

or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) followed by relevant professional experience

or

• Demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience.

Qualifications awarded at the same level as an Information Technology Bachelors or Bachelor’s Honours Degree are deemed equivalent if two of the following subjects have been studied to an advanced level: Software development; Web development; Network engineering; Information systems security. Entry at the Discretion of the Programme Head

• Candidates applying for entry will be required to submit evidence that they meet the entry requirements for the programme.
• Candidates will be offered entry to the programme at the discretion of the Programme Head of Information Technology

International applicants must

• Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
• Meet English language requirements: IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent whitecliffe.ac.nz/apply/international-students
• Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency
• Hold a New Zealand qualification or equivalent to any stated above
• Meet New Zealand visa entry requirements whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

Required IT Specifications:

• The latest Windows is the recommended operating system, with regular updates across the programme of study.

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements

• Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
• 16 GB RAM
• 500 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum
• Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band
• Up-to-date antivirus software

Minimum Operating System

• Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students)
  OR
• Intel i5 or equivalent or above
• AMD Ryzen5 or equivalent processor

• Internet and unlimited data plan recommended.

Not Supported:

• Chromebooks
• Windows X or Windows S OS
• Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro)

What is the Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe?

It is an NZQA Level 9 postgraduate degree offering specialisations in Cyber Security and Data Science, designed for graduates seeking specialist knowledge and leadership roles in IT.

What specialisations are available in the Master of Information Technology?

Students can choose to specialise in Cyber Security or Data Science, with structured coursework and a final research or practical project.

How is the Master of Information Technology programme structured?

The degree consists of three trimesters full-time (or six part-time), combining taught courses and an integrated project to apply practical and research skills.

What industry certifications are supported during the Master of Information Technology?

The programme aligns most specialist Courses up to 85% with industry certifications including Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) offering students opportunities for certification alongside their studies.

What are the academic intake dates and duration for the MIT programme?

The academic intake dates for the programme are listed in the programme information. Applicants should ensure their submission is complete before these dates to enrol in the programme.

Where can students study the Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe?

The degree is available at Auckland City Symonds Street, Wellington, and Christchurch campuses.

What are the tuition fees for the Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe?

All fees are listed in the programme information and are subject to annual regulatory adjustments.

What are the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) requirements for this programme?

MIT students must meet specified hardware and operating system requirements listed in the programme’s IT specifications.

What further study options are available after completing the MIT?

Graduates may progress to doctoral study at Level 10, provided they meet the required standards.

Who teaches the Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe?

Our faculty’s strength comes from its unique composition: PhD-qualified professors and senior Lecturers ( such as Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Pervez Chattha, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam, Dr. Seyed Hosseini, Dr. Simon Yusuf, Dr. Sarmad Soomro, Dr. Joseph Dang, Dr. Sana, Dr. Badeea, and Mr. Pinal Shah) providing deep theoretical knowledge and senior industry experts certified by bodies like EC-Council, Cisco, ISACA, Microsoft, and CompTIA. They are not just teachers but practitioners who develop and implement cutting-edge solutions for global challenges. This direct link to industry ensures an education that is both academically rigorous and immediately applicable.