Henry Oh
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems & Supply Chain Management at the University of Auckland, Henry decided to continue with a Master of Information Technology. He plans to pursue a career in IT.
“Having had such a positive experience during my BCom, I already had trust in the University’s teaching quality and support services. When I saw the Master of Information Technology has a strong AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy partnership and cloud-focused curriculum, I didn’t hesitate to stay on for my master’s degree."
“I really value the small-group lab sessions, especially courses where we build real AWS solutions. Hands-on projects, such as designing a queue management system using Lambda and DynamoDB, gave me the confidence to tackle complex cloud architectures.”
He has been enjoying the experience of being an international student. “The lecturers are always approachable, and the ICT Mentoring Programme paired me with a senior student who helped me navigate my first semester. The study resources, from library databases to high-spec computer labs, have been incredibly reliable, and I’ve loved collaborating with classmates worldwide.”
Since starting university, Henry has been adjusting to greater independence. “Juggling full-time coursework with internships, like my Pricing and Loyalty Strategist role, pushed me to level up my time-management and self-organisation skills almost overnight.”
“I aim to become a cloud solutions architect or technology consultant in finance or supply chain. This Master of Information Technology hands-on cloud labs and my Six Sigma background and market-analysis internships give me the perfect blend of technical know-how and process-improvement expertise.”
“I love the city’s mix of urban life and nature, weekend hikes in the Waitākere Ranges or quick trips to Piha Beach are my go-to escapes. Plus, the café culture around the City Campus makes group study productive and fun.”
Joining a student club gave him the opportunity to learn new skills and meet people from his culture. “As Academic Officer for the Auckland Korean Student Association in 2022, I organised and scheduled tutorials for members and tutored INFOSYS 110 students, ensuring everyone got the support they needed.”
His advice for new international students is to “dive in early - join mentoring and club activities, reach out to international student services, and start building your network from day one. That support circle will make everything, from assignments to social life, much smoother.”