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Masters Degrees in Information Technology in New Zealand

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Information & Communication Technologies Graduate Diploma

Ara Institute of Canterbury New Zealand

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Study a Information Technology Masters in New Zealand in 2025

Information technology, also known as IT, refers to using computers, storage, networking, processes and infrastructure in order to create, process and store electronic data and information. An IT professional could also be responsible for data security and troubleshooting any computer or electronic device issues for team members.

Graduates of a masters degree in information technology have a variety of career paths available to them. These include data analyst, IT trainer, project manager, or database administrator, among other options.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures and seminars, as well as computer laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • UX Design
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Teaching Computing
  • Big Data
  • IT Consultancy

Study in New Zealand

New Zealand would be an excellent choice for any international student looking to study abroad. With a diverse and extremely friendly population, students from all over the world would feel welcomed, and find it easy to integrate into their local student community. New Zealand's higher education system has a reputation for encouraging students to think for themselves and participate in cutting edge research projects. As an international student in New Zealand, you will have access to 8 highly ranked universities, all ranked in the top 500 of the QS World University rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in New Zealand for international students.

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