应用信息技术硕士使学生能够进行扩展的学习计划，将课程与研究结合起来，以便为进一步的学习做好准备或在信息技术领域获得更高的职位。应用信息技术硕士需要180个学分，并且有两个途径：一个涉及45个学分的研究项目，另一个涉及90个学分的论文。希望参加更多八级选修课的学生将选择第一条途径，而那些希望进行更多实质性研究的学生将选择第二条途径。
The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study programme in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways: The thesis pathway is considered to be a research-based masters programme. It includes a 90 credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate and The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based masters programme. It includes a 45 credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). It aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. There is a possibility of an industry internship to be integrated into this pathway. The remaining modules in both pathways are at level 8. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the research project pathway, whereas those wishing to undertake more substantial research will take the thesis pathway.<br><br>Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in positions of responsibility and authority within roles such as business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development, and software quality assurance. Graduates who complete the programme with above-average grades (including the thesis) may have the opportunity to obtain entry to doctoral programmes within New Zealand or overseas.