Bachelor of Information Systems

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Information Systems has a vocational emphasis, preparing students for careers in management-level computing and information technology. It provides students with the academic and applied foundation to become a professional in information systems, and includes an industrybased (capstone) project. Students study a range of computing and information technology subjects while specialising in an area of their choice.

Offered by

Faculty of Business - Computing and Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have at least 56 NQF credits at Level 3 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects plus a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 in each of reading/writing and mathematics or
• Have at least 72 NQF credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects and including 8 credits in each of reading/writing and mathematics and including 30 credits achieved at Merit or Excellence or
• Have at least 60 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher or
• Have an equivalent to one of the above or
• Have relevant work experience or a strong commitment to the programme and
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$4700 (annual average)

International Student Fees

$16,950 (approx) per year

Programme Summary

The Bachelor of Information Systems consists of 360 credits made up of:

• Compulsory core courses at Levels 5 and 6
• A compulsory project at Level 7
• Optional courses for one or more of the specialisations
• A further ten courses, of which no more than two may be at Level 5. A minimum of three must be at Level 7. Up to two may be taken from other MIT degree programmes with the approval of the programme leader

Core Courses:

Level 5

All of the following:

• Statistics for Decision Making
• Interpersonal Communication
• Information Technology Industry and Business Systems
• Information Systems Principles
• Software Development Principles
• Object Oriented Principles
• Data Management Principles
• Operating Systems and Networks 1

Level 6

All of the following:

• Systems Analysis and Modelling
• Information Systems and Society
• Project Management in Information Technology

Level 7

• Project (45 credits)

Optional Courses:

Level 5

• Digital Media Design

Level 6

• Games Design and 3D Technologies
• 3D Animation for Games and Multimedia
• Interactive Multimedia Design
• Object Oriented Programming (Java)
• Object Oriented Programming (VB.Net)
• Programming Database Applications
• Applied XML Technologies
• Graphical User Interface Design and Development
• Managing User Support
• Database and Fourth Generation Languages
• Operating Systems and Networks Theory
• Operating Systems and Networks Management
• Linux Server Management
• Web Application Programming
• Accounting Information Systems

Level 7

• Special Topic in Information Systems
• Information Management and Protection
• QA Testing and Implementation
• Games Design and 3D Technologies (L7)
• Development Methodology and Architecture
• Information Technology Mini Project
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Technical Writing
• Advanced Database Management Systems
• Network Implementation and Security
• Information Technology Mini Project

Further Training or Study

Upon completion of this degree, graduates will be ready to undertake masterate studies in information and computing technology.

Career Opportunities

Positions such as a Program/software developer, Network Support Specialist, Technical writer, Software Support Specialist, eCommerce Specialist, Web Developer, Systems Analyst/Software Engineer, Database Administrator, 3D Animation Developer.

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