Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme you need one of the following:

• A Bachelor degree
• Have successfully completed the Open Polytechnic Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• An equivalent qualification.

If you have completed the Bachelor of Information Technology with Open Polytechnic you are unable to enrol in this programme.

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language entry requirements

Credit recognition

If you have successfully completed the Open Polytechnic Graduate Certificate in Information Technology you may transfer three courses (60 credits) to this programme.

Credit recognition may not exceed two thirds of the programme. Cross credit to Level 7 courses will not normally be awarded.

International learners

You can enrol in this programme if you are:

• an international student living in New Zealand and in paid employment with a valid work visa – for part-time study.
• an international student living overseas – in part-time or full-time study.
• a New Zealand citizen living overseas - in part-time or full-time study.

Learn more about studying as an international student

Computer and internet requirements

Courses in this programme are delivered online. This means you will access courses content and submit assessments online. For online learning you need regular access to a computer and reliable internet.

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Learn more about studying by online distance learning