Information Technology
Introduction
Information Technology combines the new elements of people
using technology to produce information. When you study Information
Technology, you learn how IT supports all aspects of life,
from personal use of email and the Web to how large organisations
plan, build and operate their IT infrastructure. First and
foremost, you find out how to discover what information people
need to do their job, how they need it presented, and when
they need it. Then you learn how to design and build a system
to meet those needs. Building a system these days requires
much more than just programming computers, so programming
is only a part of our Information Technology programme, which
also covers web development, database management, communications
infrastructure, multimedia development, systems integration
and the way that new technologies continue to change both
our life as well as work.
The Information Technology programme emphasises the real-world
application of computer-based systems, and the tools and processes
used to build them. You could choose, as many do, to study
Information Technology together with other areas such as Computer
Science, Accountancy, Finance, Geography, Planning, Management
or Statistics.
Career Opportunities
As the pace of everyday life accelerates and businesses and
cultures reach out across the globe, fast, appropriate, and
reliable systems for storing and accessing information become
more important, especially where an edge on the competition
is paramount. Knowing the potential of Information Technology
and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result
in a successful personal career, organisations that reach
their goals, and a higher quality of life.
There is a very strong demand for people with Information
Technology skills, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.
In general, friendly candidates with right IT skills, as well
as good english communication is a significant issue. The
skills you learn at Massey and the qualification you will
receive are recognised throughout the world.
Our graduates have gone on to work as:
Web Developers
Programmers
Systems Analysts / Designers
Network Managers
Business Analysts
User Support Specialists
Database Administrators
IT Administrator
Project Managers
Trainers
And, of course, Information Technology graduates command
some of the highest salaries for keen young people outside
Medicine and Dentistry.
More Information
Bachelor
of Information Sciences (BInfSc)
Bachelor
of Science (BSc)
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