Bachelor of Information Sciences

Flexible and unique study options Massey is the only university in New Zealand to offer 5 ICT-related majors in the same degree. This allows you to mix and match courses to suit your strengths and interests. Enjoy smaller classes with individual attention from lecturers. Experience the first-year courses and still be able to change your major at the start of the second year. Include a double major or a minor in any subject or New Zealands only minor in Games Programming. Generous cross credit system Massey transfers credits from a wide range of previous study. If you have a previous diploma in any area of ICT, it is highly likely that you will be awarded credits towards your BInfSc. Applied and technical knowledge Massey teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the software industry. Topics include mobile applications graphics and games programming networks and security web development and internet programming artificial intelligence machine learning and data wrangling. Massey is the only university in New Zealand specialising in the C and C programming languages that are highly sought after by employers. Youll also learn Java, Python, SQL and other languages. Join the real world of software development Massey has close ties with the innovative and rapidly expanding software companies based in North Auckland. These companies offer opportunities for internships, industry projects, holiday work and possible employment offers. Students are also involved in creating websites and applications for charities and voluntary organisations. Further study Once you graduate you can move on to advanced study in the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences 1 year of 120 credits in taught courses or the Master of Information Sciences 180 credits including 120 credits of taught courses and a major professional project.

We offer short English language courses such as the English for Academic Purposes EAP course IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests. To study at Massey as an international student you will need to meet certain entry requirements. These include English language skills and a qualification from high school or other university. We recognise these English language examinations International English Language Testing System IELTS academic scores only Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Cambridge English Qualifications NZCEL Pearson Test of English Academic Language Cert. Your test results scores are valid for two years from the date on which you took the test. If you have taken a test other than the English language examinations listed above include it with your Application for Admission as an International Student. It might be considered.