Bachelor of Information Technology

at Auckland Institute Of Studies New Zealand

The AIS Bachelor of Business (BBus) program is designed to help our students develop general and specialist skills across the business sector, both in New Zealand and internationally.

The Bachelor of Business (BBus) is a contemporary programme of study for students who wish to pursue a career in business across a diverse range of industries. Graduates of the BBus will be well-equipped to meet demand for their capabilities and address the needs of employers, including those in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. In addition, graduates will have acquired both general and specialist knowledge in business, experience in applying that knowledge, and transferrable skills.

The degree can be awarded with or without one of the following specialisations:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• Facilities Management
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Management 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) comprises 8 courses of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and is ideally suited to busy managers seeking to increase their career skills in a shorter time frame.

The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel  is a one-year qualification for students wanting to enter the work force as soon as possible. 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT) is a program that has been designed to fill the global skills shortage that has been recognised in the IT sector.

Graduates will be highly employable, and with the PGDIT being only one year in duration we expect this will be a popular choice for those wanting to upgrade their skills and open doors to employment. The program's flexible pathways also cater for those students wanting to pursue a career in research. Students will have the opportunity to enter the IT industry at a higher-than entry-level position. And the advanced technical skills provided by the PGDIT specialist topics ensure graduates are prepared for success in any of these career paths. Software Development specialist topic enables students to analyse requirements and design, implement, test and deploy a software application. Information Systems specialist topic covers the acquisition, storage, transformation and analysis of data and information within a business setting. Networks and Security specialist topic deals with the technical issues involved in designing, implementing, administering and securing computer networks.

There is a need and desire in New Zealand and globally for graduates with IT skills more advanced than those with undergraduate degrees, as well as a need for graduates who are capable of performing independent research into complex IT issues.

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology (MIT) will be equipped with the skills needed to perform the highly complex tasks that the modern IT environment requires. They will possess the ability to critically evaluate relevant literature, analyse independent research results and problem-solve to a high level of sophistication. Those who complete the Thesis pathway will be able to plan and execute original research in various novel situations.

The Graduate Diploma in Business (GDBus) is designed for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in a discipline other than business who wish to achieve a level of competency and a qualification in business.

It also caters for those with a bachelor’s degree in one area of business who wish to broaden their knowledge in another. Some students may wish to use this qualification as a pathway to postgraduate study in business or related disciplines. Others may wish to use it to enhance an existing qualification for a management career in business.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) prepares students to become IT professionals.

With a breadth of knowledge across a range of IT sub-disciplines, and a depth of understanding in a specialisation, allowing them to lead and become strong participants in IT team projects.

The New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management  is an intermediate-level qualification comprising 7 courses for students seeking to gain a firm grasp of the basic principles of hospitality management and their application.

The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel is a one-year, intermediate-level qualification for students looking to master the principles of the key areas of management and its application within the tourism industry.

This Level 5 Diploma is an ideal entry-level qualification for students who wish to learn the basics of Hospitality Management, and enter the workforce as soon as possible.

The seven study courses of this Diploma include: written and oral communication skills for the industry, principles of Hospitality Management and operations for food, beverage and food production. The Diploma can also be used as a stepping-stone towards the Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree, which is designed for students looking for employment and opportunities in management roles.