The?Bachelor in Information Sciences is offered by?Massey University.
At Massey University you can follow your interest in computing in a friendly and flexible learning environment.
Join the trail blazers
Massey leads New Zealand in computer science education and is the only university in New Zealand to offer both data science and information technology majors in an undergraduate programme.
Accredited by the industry
The Bachelor of Information Sciences is one of the first computing degrees in New Zealand to be accredited by the IT industry. Massey University?s majors in computer science, information technology and software engineering are all endorsed by the Institute of IT professionals, the professional body for those working in the IT industry.
Seize an international career
Accredited by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals and part of the Seoul Accord, the Massey BInfSci is a first-class, internationally-recognised qualification allowing you to take your career around the world.
Become an all-round problem solver
The Massey BInfSci is the only degree in New Zealand that features all five majors in one programme, giving you core technical knowledge across the whole information sciences spectrum. This means you have the flexibility to study across all majors to learn how an application is developed from conception right through to finished product, ensuring you graduate as a creative, adaptable and high-value employee.
Choose your major later on
You may be thinking about studying in this area, but are not sure what major to choose. At Massey you have the flexibility to change your major right up until the end of your first year. So you can complete the first year of study, and once you?ve experienced the different subjects, make up your mind after that.
In demand
A report by Absolute IT showed that IT employers are seeking increasing numbers of staff. In Auckland alone 75% of IT employers are planning to recruit additional staff and contractors in 2016. The majority of the hiring is taking place because of increased demand and new projects.?
The research showed that high demand areas are now software development, business analysis, project management and data/database. These are the key areas of information sciences you can study through the Bachelor of Information Sciences at Massey.
The personal approach
When you study the Bachelor of Information Sciences at Massey you?ll join small classes, where interaction with the lecturer is commonplace. You will be able to ask questions of the lecturers and get their support and advice.
Wider options for when you study
The Massey BInfSci allows you to choose a minor in?any?subject across the university - so personalise your degree and stand out from the crowd with unique minors such as public health, Earth science, defence studies or entrepreneurship and small business.?
You can start your three-year degree at the beginning of the year, or in Semester Two (starting July). Or if you?d like to do your degree in a condensed period of time you can complete extra courses during our Summer School (November to February), allowing you to complete your degree in less time. Once you graduate you can move on to advanced study in the BinfSc (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in InfSc or the Master of Information Sciences.
BinfSc or BSc?
The Bachelor of Information Sciences, includes a range of topics such as computer science, software engineering and information technology. It is the perfect degree if you would like to pursue a career as a computing professional. The Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) allows computer science to be combined with other science subjects such as mathematics, statistics and physics.
Careers
There is huge demand for people with information sciences skills.
Massey Bachelor of Information Sciences graduates continued to find employment even during the recent recession when graduates in other fields struggled.
Today - there are more employment opportunities in information communication technology (ICT) than any other sector in New Zealand. The same often applies internationally.?
