Bachelor of Applied Information Technology
New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
1.1. General Academic Admission a) Candidates are required to have: i. NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and (2) UE Literacy3 (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) UE Numeracy4 (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above) made up of specified achievement standards or a package of specified unit standards; or ii. 72 credits at NCEA Level 2 including: (1) A minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects; and (2) UE Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) UE Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; Or iii. A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above and the equivalent of UE Literacty and UE Numeracy; or iv. The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5); or v. The New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5); or vi. Equivalent. 1.2. Special Admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success5 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. 1.3. Provisional Entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant's performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. 1.4. English Language Requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The BAppIT is an applied vocational qualification that focuses on equipping students with the skills to analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain information systems across a variety of industries and business types
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Information Technology at this level can earn:
$67,000
Median earnings one year after study
$68,000
Median earnings two years after study
$76,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
88%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at April 14 2025
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: (800) 862284
Phone: (800) 862284
Email: quality@tepukenga.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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