I’ve always been interested in business and technology and am particularly fascinated and captured by the new ways technology continually changes the way businesses operate. So naturally, Information Systems drew me in straight away. It’s a field where I’m constantly challenged to think outside the box to explore the interconnections between business and technology.

Tutoring has definitely been the most influential opportunity at university. Tutoring has not only allowed me to help other students succeed at university but it has also given me the opportunity to develop my confidence, communication skills and more importantly, further develop my knowledge in information systems.

Wellington is a great place to live and study. Personally, I think no matter which area of Wellington you choose to live while you study, you are always surrounded by vibrant people and great things to do.

In the future, I plan to get myself involved in the IT or IS field in New Zealand or overseas and perhaps do some travelling. I’m looking forward to getting out there, exploring and kick-starting my career.

For me, the University has been a home away from home. From the family-style environment that my Honours class has established, to the open and supportive staff. My experiences so far solidify the idea that I definitely made the right decision to study here.

I am currently in my 4th year doing an Honours degree in Information Systems. The research topic I selected, the digital divide, was an extension of the work I had done over the 2015–16 summer break as part of the Victoria University Research Scholarship that I was lucky enough to receive.

This year I had the opportunity to conduct research for a government entity that allowed me to apply the various skills that I have learnt. And right now I have a job as a research assistant on a project that is looking at how primary school children are using technology. I have also had the opportunity to have an active role as a Tuakana through the Māori and Pasifika support network ‘Te Pūtahi Atawhai’.

All this great experience has helped me land a graduate position at Ernst & Young, which is a career dream come true.

I admit my Honours year has not always been easy. However, I have found that the support of my partner and family, great friends in my Honours class, and the support I have received from the teaching staff at university has helped me immensely.

We create an immersive learning environment where the fusion of left- and right-brain thinking is encouraged. Classes involve not only logic and analytics but also human relations and irrationality.

The nature of Information Systems (IS) is learning to appreciate the beauty of chaos in this discipline where technology and people intersect.

Gaining both technology and business knowledge, and the ability to merge the two successfully, allows better decision-making. Applying IS and IT knowledge helps in solving business problems and transforming business operations.

The School of Information Management attracts top scholars and educators from around New Zealand and the world. The staff of diverse backgrounds come from over 10 countries and are educators who share diverse, cutting-edge perspectives and convey a broad awareness of global dynamics.

Wellington is a creative city with an ever-growing number of high-tech companies. The Information Systems programme equips graduates with technology and business knowledge to harness the energy of a creative hub and cater for Wellington’s strong demand for IT/business professionals.