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Master of Applied Information Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) - Hamilton City Campus

New Zealand,Hamilton

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 26,866/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

New Zealand, Hamilton

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1968

Total Students: 13,000 +

Int. Students: 1,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Tristram Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Applied Information Technology

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study program in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:

The thesis pathway is considered to be a research-based masters programme. It includes a 90 credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate.
The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based masters programme. It includes a 45 credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). It aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. There is a possibility of an industry internship to be integrated into this pathway.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

18 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,866 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) - Hamilton City Campus

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required. To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will have the skills and knowledge to work in positions of responsibility and authority within roles such as business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development, and software quality assurance.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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