Digital Services Major - Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Info Systems
A course by
AUT
Develop skills to analyse, design, procure and implement secure, well-designed digital technology solutions. The Digital Services major prepares students to manage IT installations, security, and service contracts across diverse industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse and design IT solutions
Graduates will be able to analyse business requirements and design digital service solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
Implement and manage IT services
Gain skills in procuring, implementing, and overseeing IT service solutions and service-level contracts.
Ensure IT security and quality
Understand and apply security principles, risk assessment, and protection strategies for information systems.
What You're Signing Up For
The Digital Services major within AUT's Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences equips students to analyse, design, purchase, and implement IT solutions for organisations. The programme provides foundational knowledge in computing and mathematics, with specialist courses in digital services, information systems management, needs analysis, service modelling, microservices, information security, and innovation. Students complete an industry-based research project and gain workplace experience, preparing them for a broad range of IT career opportunities and further study.
Course Content
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Computing Technology in Society
- IT Project Management
- Database System Design
- Collaborative Practices
- Mathematics for Computing
- Digital Services in IT
- Needs Analysis, Acquisition and Training
- Service Modelling
- Microservices
- Design and Construction (optional)
- Information Security Technologies (optional)
- Service Innovation and Design
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Internet of Things and Applications
- Information Security Management
- Industry-based research project
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent; see AUT entry requirements.
Recommended: Calculus, Mathematics, Digital Technologies, or Statistics at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Digital Services
Business Consulting
Technology Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Call centre manager
Database administrator
Information analyst and designer
IT support role
Logistics analyst
Network and systems administrator
Outsourced IT services co-ordinator
Solutions architect
Integration and functional consultant
IS operational manager
IT service supervisor