The BIT comprises 23 courses, including compulsory and elective courses from: Networks and Security, Information Systems and Software Development. All BIT students are issued with their own laptop and receive the necessary free Microsoft software.
BIT Specialisations
Networks and Security
The Networks and Security specialisation equips students with skills in computer network engineering, server systems and network security. These skills are applicable to designing, implementing and maintaining computer networks at large and small organisations.
Information Systems
The Information Systems specialisation prepares students for the data-driven industry by equipping them with the analytical skills to develop and support organisations’ IT and enterprise systems. These skills are applicable to the development and management of the software, hardware, and data that is vital to the operation of modern businesses.
Software Development
The Software Development specialisation equips students with the skills to analyse, design, develop, test and deploy business software solutions. There is a continuing shortage of software developers in New Zealand and our students are educated to fill numerous roles in this industry. Software development is taught using the Python, Java and C# languages, in the .NET and Android environments.
The programme comprises 23 courses, including:
- Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology
- Information Technology Professional Skills
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Fundamentals of Computer Databases
- Fundamentals of Networks and Security
- Business Environment
- Essentials of Mathematics and Statistics
- Computer System Testing
- Information System Security
- Requirements Modelling
- Operating Systems
- Information Technology Project Management
- Information Technology Project
- (completed over two semesters)
Software Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Desktop Applications Development
- Web Applications Development
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Mobile Applications Development
Computer Networks
- Server Administration
- Intermediate Computer Networking
- Cloud Computing
- Network System Security
- Advanced Networks and Security
- Wireless Network Design
Information Systems
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Management Information Systems
- E-Business Strategies
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
Electives
Electives may be chosen from the courses available for the specialisations as well as the following:
- Information Systems Security
- Intermediate Computer Databases
- Information Technology Industry Practice
- Fundamentals of Technical Support
- Fundamentals of Network Security
- Hardware and Software Service Provisioning
- Information Technology Systems Maintenance and Service Management
The inclusion of courses outside the Information Technology programme may be considered with the approval of the Academic Head of Programme.
