Bachelor of Information Technology

Otago Polytechnic

Learn what Information Technology professionals do through hands-on and practical work. Build the communication skills you need to work effectively in the industry. Your first year covers a broad general knowledge of IT. Key topics come up again through the year, and youll address them with more depth each time as you learn more and understand more. For your second and third year, you can focus on an area that interests you most: Software development IT infrastructure and operations Network engineering Alternative digital platforms (hardware, IoT, etc.) Courses include Databases, Automation and Robotics, Mobile App Development, Advanced Networking, UX Engineering, Game Development, AI and Data Science, and the Internet of Things and Cloud Development. There's even the option of doing a course from a programme outside of the BIT You'll study in a creative, innovative and supportive environment. With small class sizes, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your experienced lecturers. Our grads jump into a range of jobs in the industry as we teach you what employers want. They enjoy jobs such as a Web Developer, Systems Administrator, Software Developer, Programmer, Business Analyst, Database Administrator or Computing Services Manager.