Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies
Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A 3-year, industry-informed degree combining foundational and specialised study across artificial intelligence, software/web development, data analytics, networking, and cybersecurity, with hands-on projects and real-world IT placement.
NZ$8,473
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational and specialist IT skills
Build strong capabilities in computing hardware, operating systems, programming, and networks, then progress to advanced specialisations.
Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios
Complete a final IT project, including an industry placement, to integrate and apply learning in a practical context.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies at Whitecliffe is a 360-credit Level 7 degree designed in consultation with industry to provide up-to-date, in-demand IT skills. Students develop a strong foundation in hardware, software, networks, operating systems, and core programming before choosing advanced electives in their areas of interest, such as data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and web/mobile application development. The programme includes hands-on learning, specialist topics, and a significant final IT project with industry placement, preparing graduates for a diverse range of technology careers.
Course Content
- Foundational IT skills: hardware, networks, operating systems, programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Software Testing & Maintenance
- Enterprise Networking
- Electives: Data Visualisation, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Full Stack Mobile Development, Cyber Technician, Ethical Hacking Practices
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundamentals
- Advanced AI: Emerging Topics in AI, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
- Software and Web Development
- Cloud-Native Application Development
- Cloud Security
- Interaction Design
- Applied Cryptography & Blockchain
- Final industry IT project and workplace placement
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Network EngineerCybersecurity SpecialistSoftware ArchitectDevOps EngineerSecurity Systems EngineerIT Business AnalystInfrastructure SupportSoftware DeveloperFront-end DeveloperBack-end DeveloperSoftware Release Manager
