Course details

Master of Technology: Data Science & Cybersecurity
NZQF Level 9

About the course

The Master of Information Technology at Whitecliffe offers a dynamic, industry-relevant curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and creativity. By drawing on Whitecliffe鈥檚 art legacy, the programme encourages you to approach IT solutions with an innovative mindset, making you not just technically skilled but also a creative problem-solver.

Taught over one year, the Master of Information Technology prepares you for the complex and multifaceted challenges of a specialised IT career. The flexible blended delivery - distance and online learning, complemented by some in-person seminars - means you can balance your studies with work and life commitments whether you鈥檙e a recent graduate or an experienced professional.

By guiding you through the research methods, skills, and technology management needed to embark on your chosen specialism, either Data Science or Cyber Security, our programme builds towards the final major project which focuses on real-world solutions to real-world problems.

Structured across three trimesters, the programme starts with two compulsory courses (Research Methods and Skills and Technology Management) and two electives (chosen from Cyber Security, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligent Systems). The second trimester deepens your area of expertise with further electives and a 鈥榮pecialised topic鈥 course, often in a unique and emerging field and potentially leading to publication or contributing towards your final project. The final trimester is dedicated to this capstone project, immersing you in research and practical application aligned with your interests and career goals.

Whitecliffe鈥檚 strong industry connections mean you gain exposure to real-world projects, internships, and employment opportunities, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

As 爆走黑料鈥檚 only EC-Council Academic Partner, Whitecliffe offers pathways to industry certifications alongside your master鈥檚 degree. You鈥檒l be equipped with a highly sought-after toolkit of creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and ready to contribute to the tech sector as entrepreneurs, researchers, or tech leaders.

In short, the programme鈥檚 structure builds progressively, starting with foundational research and management skills, then moving into specialised knowledge, and culminating in the application of this knowledge to solve real-world problems.



About the provider

Whitecliffe College is 爆走黑料鈥檚 highest-ranked and most awarded institution in the private education sector. Established in 1984, it is a long-standing Category One Private Training Establishment (PTE), recognized for its excellence and innovation.

Whitecliffe stands as a cornerstone of 爆走黑料鈥檚 private education landscape, with a rich combined legacy of over 130 years dedicated to outstanding teaching and academic excellence across the fields of Fine Arts, Design, Fashion Design, Information Technology, and Creative Arts Therapies.

The merger of three of 爆走黑料鈥檚 oldest PTEs has strengthened Whitecliffe鈥檚 position as a leading force in tertiary education. Offering a comprehensive range of programmes 鈥 from certificates and undergraduate degrees to master鈥檚 qualifications (Levels 4鈥9) 鈥 Whitecliffe is synonymous with academic distinction and is deeply committed to shaping students into global citizens and future leaders in their chosen professions.

At Whitecliffe, we actively collaborate with industry partners to ensure work-integrated learning, deliver high-quality academic programmes, and prepare our graduates for successful, fulfilling careers.

Our graduates are innovators and trailblazers, confident in their skills and ready to lead the future.

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