Develop a sound knowledge of computer hardware, data communications and networking and cybersecurity, information systems and data analytics, IT management, software development and systems analysis and design, and understand and engage in Internet of Things technology, and elements of robotics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence and machine vision.

This degree will give you an understanding of, and the ability to develop, high quality computing solutions. You will explore the processes and practices necessary to meet the demands of a professional career in the fast-paced computing industry.

As part of your programme, you will undertake a major industry-based project or internship. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your potential to employers, experiencing “real world” computing, and hone your soft-skills within a professional IT environment.

Focus streams at the BCS on the Hawke’s Bay campus include Systems Development, Support and Infrastructure, Information Systems and Intelligent Systems

You can select one of the majors on offer at your campus to focus on, or choose to have an unendorsed degree and thus choose from the full range of courses.

BCS @ Tairāwhiti
The Bachelor of Computing Systems at Tairāwhiti focuses on automation, IoT, web, databases, and analytics to meet both employment opportunities locally and internationally.

This degree will develop your critical and systems thinking skills and the core programming, hardware, information processing and soft skills required by IT professionals to deliver high quality computing solutions.

As part of your programme you will undertake a major industry-based project or internship. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your potential to employers, experiencing “real world” computing and hone your soft-skills within a professional IT environment.

Entry-level IT roles, and career prospects for graduates with sufficient work experience, include:

Software Developer / Programmer
Network Support Administrator
Web Administrator
Network Security and Data Protection
Data Analyst
Industrial Automation Technician
Project Leader
Information Systems Manager
Hardware Technician
Internet Developer
Database Administrator
Systems Analyst
Systems Engineer
Systems Designer
Computer Consultant
Progress your study pathway with a postgraduate qualification or the Master of IT.