What degree do I need to become a web administrator?

A Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computing are the most direct routes at Waikato, both teaching programming and systems fundamentals from the ground up.

Which pathway suits web administration best?

Bachelor of Computer Science gives you the strongest theoretical grounding, while Bachelor of Applied Computing is more hands-on and industry-focused. Both lead to web administration and support roles.

Will I gain security-related skills during my degree?

Yes. Both degrees cover information security fundamentals, directly relevant to the data security and disaster recovery responsibilities this role involves.

Do I need coding experience before enrolling?

No. Both degrees teach programming from the fundamentals up.

Can I specialise further after graduating?

Yes. A Master of Science in Computer Science lets graduates build deeper technical expertise, and a Master of Cyber Security suits those wanting to focus specifically on the security side of web administration.

Web administrator career

Kaiwhakarite paetukutuku

Web administrators manage the development, testing, security, design and maintenance of websites and web-based applications.

$50,000 – $119,000 per year

Website administrator, web coordinator, web developer, administrator, web master, web production administrator, web support engineer

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What would you do as a Web administrator?

Web administrators

usually work regular business hours
usually work in offices
need to be accurate, methodical and solve problems

Tasks

maintain and improve websites
manage digital information security
find and fix website problems
improve website user experience
develop software programs
analyse website data
test website changes
write operational documents
create data backups
write disaster recovery plans

How can you become a Web administrator?

You usually need experience to become a web administrator and a qualification may be useful.

You may need

experience in similar work
a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, information systems, marketing or similar area

If you're in school

You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.

Our Bachelor of Computer Science gives you the programming and systems knowledge to build and maintain websites. If you're studying in Tauranga, our Bachelor of Applied Computing covers cyber security, data management and software architecture, with 60 points of work-integrated learning.

To specialise further, you can continue with our Master of Science, or our Master of Cyber Security, which covers cloud computing, systems infrastructure and detecting security breaches. We're also home to New Zealand's first cyber security lab.

BCompSc

Where these qualifications can take you

Web administration sits within the broader computing field, focused on keeping websites and web applications running, secure, and reliable. Waikato offers several routes in, depending on whether you want a strong theoretical grounding or a hands-on industry focus.

Common areas Waikato graduates in this space work in:

Website maintenance and support
Information security
Systems and network administration
IT infrastructure

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Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to help with the cost of studying at Waikato. Options are available across a wide range of subjects and study levels, including scholarships for new students, current students and specific areas of study.

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