Massey provides you with the technical skills and knowledge to take your place in the fastest growing industry in the world. 

Link with industry while you study to get a head start in software development.

Massey’s Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science) will give you the skills to become a sought-after ICT professional, able to take on a wide variety of roles in the software industry.

Applied and technical knowledge

Massey teaches students the applied skills and knowledge needed to succeed.  

Massey is the only university in New Zealand specializing in the C and C++ programming languages that are highly sought after by employers.  

You’ll also learn Java, Python, SQL and other languages. Every computer science course includes practical assignments.

Join the real world of software development

Massey has close ties with the innovative and rapidly expanding software companies based in North Auckland.  

These companies offer opportunities for internships, industry projects, holiday work and possible employment offers.  

You’ll also be involved in creating websites and applications for charities and voluntary organizations.

What you will learn

The computer science major focuses on hardware, software, algorithms and programming.  

You will learn how computer systems work and how to create efficient algorithms to solve challenging problems.  

You will learn several programming languages and gain the skills and experience to confidently start a career in software development. Topics on offer include:

• data structures and algorithms
• embedded programming
• object-oriented programming
• computer graphics
• games programming
• machine learning
• concurrent programming
• web applications
• computer networking
• mobile applications

Note: July start will take 3.5 years to complete.

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. 

The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus successful completion of one year of bachelor's-level study from a recognized institution; or
• Successful completion of a two-year diploma, or a minimum of two years out of a three-year diploma from a recognized institution; or
• Completed Gaokao with a tier-one score from the related province

India: 

• All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12, with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English; or
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujurat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with:
  • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
  • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

Previous programming experience is not required.

Foundation qualifications to meet entry requirements

If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.

• Foundation Certificate (International)
• Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)