The computer and information technology industry influences and interacts with all aspects of the New Zealand economy. It is an area of enormous growth, with a strong demand for people with relevant skills and experience. Whether you're a school leaver or an adult learner, our computing/ information technology programmes are a great start to a new career, promotion or higher education. You can complete certificate, diploma and degree level study at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Not sure where to start? Check out our IT careers page.
Find out more about our Computing & IT programmes:
Want to get a job as a junior multimedia or web developer, junior software programmer, retail salesperson, computer network or hardware administrator? This course of study will see you on your way. Get all the information about this programme
This course of study develops your career as an intermediate IT professional with opportunities ranging from software programming and web development to network administration. Get all the information about this programme
There’s no need to leave Tauranga to get your computing degree. Successfully complete the Diploma in Applied Computing Level 5 and Level 6 and gain full credit for the first and second year of this three year University of Waikato degree, delivered in Tauranga. Get all the information about this programme
This comprehensive course of study provides the technical, theoretical and practical knowledge and skills you need to succeed in computing and IT. Enhance your career opportunities as a network administrator or engineer, systems analyst, software programmer, web designer or developer, database designer & administratior, or multimedia programmer. Get all the information about this programme
Be at the forefront of technology
Huge opportunities for qualified people
Short courses to Bachelor degrees