Study for a degree in digital and information technology (IT)
Bachelor of Digital Technologies (Level 7)
Major in networking, software and web development or data analytics
Programme highlights
Get training in key information technology (IT) skills and graduate with a degree in high demand by the industry worldwide.
This degree meets the high accreditation standards of the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP), who also endorse it as being of the calibre that provides “the best pathway to industry in New Zealand and abroad.”
You’ll be able to make a practical link between the latest digital technologies and today’s business environment ensuring that you’re well equipped to take your place in this exciting and constantly changing industry. This degree will provide you with the skills to analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain information systems across a variety of industries and business types.
As well as a strong grounding in analytical, technical and theoretical concepts this degree also uses hands-on practical methods and teaches important people skills like communication and management skills. At the culmination of this programme you’ll be able to do a real-world project where you can apply your skills in the workplace.
Choose from three majors
You can enhance your future career or personal goals by complementing the core ICT programme with elective courses from one of the following majors:
Networking
- use, install and administer at least two widely-used commercial operating systems
- use, install, troubleshoot and administer a server-based network
- analyse and implement information security requirements
- apply cloud computing concepts in the design and implementation of resilient computing systems.
Software and web development
- understand and apply software engineering best practices, development principles, tools and programming languages apply problem-solving skills and design software algorithms
- analyse business processes and design software solutions to solve and improve them
- implement software solutions for at least two software platforms (such as web, mobile, desktop, and/or cloud, etc.).
Data analytics
- use, design and develop both front-end and back-end data manipulation technologies to support decision making,
statistical models and analytics reports that solve business problems - analyse security, privacy, risks, opportunities and ethical issues of big data and data analytics
- design and develop multi-dimensional data warehouses from a range of internal and external databases.
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Key facts
| Start month(s) |
October 2021 February, July 2022# #In 2022 we will be moving to semesters, subject to TEC approval. February, July, October |
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| Study location(s) |
MIT Manukau |
| Level | 7 |
| Domestic fees | |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Programme code | MN4563 |
| Duration |
Full-time for 3 years (32 teaching weeks per year), part-time available. |
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| Study method |
Full-time, Part-time |
| Credits | 360 |
| International fees | NZD$23,000 (approx.) per year |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Qualification leads to |
MIT Degree |
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Key information for students
Bachelor of Digital Technologies
| Entry requirements | ||
| Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Academic Applicants for the BDT must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: * Successfully completed at least 42 NCEA (or equivalent) credits at Level 3 (including 14 credits in each of two subjects from the NZQA Approved Subjects for University Entrance list) AND * 8 credits in NCEA English Level 2 (four in reading and four in writing from the NZQA Literacy Requirements for University Entrance list) (or equivalent) AND * 8 credits in NCEA Mathematics (or Pangarau) Level 2 (or equivalent) OR * If the applicant has successfully completed at least 72 credits at NCEA (or equivalent) Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects and including 8 credits in each of reading/writing and mathematics and including 30 credits achieved at Merit or Excellence (see second and third bullet points above). OR * If the applicant has at least 60 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher. OR * If the applicant can provide evidence of equivalence through practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three-five years' full time work experience [relevant to ICT] they can apply for entry. Evidence of literacy and numeracy will be required. MIT literacy and numeracy assessments are available. AND * Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. For the minimum English language requirements refer to the following NZQA Rule 18 at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/About-us/Our-role/Rules/Prog-App-Accred-Rules-201 5.pdf | |
| Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
| Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 3 Years | |
| Tuition fees | Annual | Total qualification |
| Student fees
[?]
Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,620 | $19,861 |
| Government tuition subsidy
[?]
Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$9,696 | $29,089 |
| Total
[?]
Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$16,316 | $48,949 |
| Compulsory student services fee | ||
| Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
| Student success | ||
| Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 81% | |
| National graduate outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
| Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | $54,654 | |
| Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | $43,835 - $64,561 | |
| In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 85% | |
| In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 11% | |
| On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 1% | |
| Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
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Information is correct as at February 2021. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2021 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2021 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2021 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2021 are based on the 2020 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2021. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.