NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
University of Otago
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
Victoria University of Wellington
Auckland University of Technology
- Computer Science (Mathematical Sciences)
- Computer Science (Computer & Information Sciences)
- Software Development
- Computational Intelligence
University of Waikato
Massey University
Did you know?
Famous historical 'computing machines' include: the abacus (ca. 2700 BC), Blaise Pascal's 'Pascaline' (1642) and Charles Babbage's 'Difference Engine' (1849).
Breaking the encryption codes of the Enigma machine was a major computational achievement that contributed to the Allied victory in World War II.
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Computer scientist
- Computer and information systems manager
- Computer programmer
- Computer software engineer
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer support specialist
- Games developer
- Web site builder
- Computer teacher
- Technology teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
165% of national
median earnings
Employment
80% | Employed |
1% | Unemployed |
10% | Further study |
9% | Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.