Master of Information Technology MInfoTech at University of Auckland

About

The ICT industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. As a result there's a huge demand for industry-ready ICT graduates who have the right mix of technological skills and business awareness.

The depth of business enterprise and project-based learning sets the MInfoTech apart from other qualifications. During the programme, you’ll complete a 10-week internship where you’ll work on a real-world project.

The ICT Graduate School is a collaboration between the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato and offers postgraduate study in Information Technology
that aims to develop smart, industry-ready ICT graduates who will meet this
need. The MInfoTech will be awarded jointly by the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato.

Disciplines

Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.5

Bachelors (honours) degree or postgraduate diploma
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.5

An undergraduate degree
Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.5

An undergraduate degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points Taught 240 points

You must have completed a bachelors (honours) degree or postgraduate diploma in an IT-related field with a GPA of 4.5. 60 points must be from courses above stage III.

An IT-related field is a discipline such as computer science, information systems or software engineering.

Please note: If you already hold a masters degree in the same (or substantially similar) field of study, you may not be eligible for this programme.

You must have completed a bachelors degree in an IT-related field with a GPA of 4.5. 60 points must be from courses at Stage II.

An IT-related field is a discipline such as computer science, information systems or software engineering.

Please note: If you already hold a masters degree in the same (or substantially similar) field of study, you may not be eligible for this programme.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree, in any discipline, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 4.5.

Alternatively, you must have a Bachelors degree and passed 60 points toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology with a GPA of 4.5 (provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded).

Other pathways to study

Alternatively, you can gain entry to the 180-point masters if you have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology with a GPA of 4.5 or higher.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.5

One year of postgraduate study
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.5

An undergraduate degree
Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.5

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points Taught 240 points

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following your undergraduate degree, with a GPE of 4.5. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and in an IT-related field.

An IT-related field is a discipline such as computer science, information systems or software engineering.

Please note: If you already hold a masters degree in the same (or substantially similar) field of study, you may not be eligible for this programme.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in an IT-related field with a GPE of 4.5.

An IT-related field is a discipline such as computer science, information systems or software engineering.

Please note: If you already hold a masters degree in the same (or substantially similar) field of study, you may not be eligible for this programme.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree, in any discipline, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 4.5. Relevant work experience may be considered.

Other pathways to study

Alternatively, you can gain entry to the 180-point masters if you complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology with a GPA of 4.5 or higher.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

You’ll add value to New Zealand's vibrant, dynamic ICT sector as you acquire advanced, specialist technological skills; gain industry experience in the development and commercialisation of products and services; and understand the demands and expectations of a professional workplace.

Jobs related to this programme

Cloud computing specialist
Cybersecurity specialist
Data scientist
Games developer
Network developer and support
Software architect
Software developer
Team manager

Aysel's Graduate Story

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Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,585

Application Fee

NZD

Master of Information Technology MInfoTech

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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