New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5)

Diploma

To get you ready for further study or take an entry level IT role by developing your skills in hardware, software, databases, networks and creating web applications. Study in brand new, purpose-built facilities, which designed to boost your creativity and curiosity.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$6,900 per year

International Fees

$25,377 per year

About this course

This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of Information Systems, equipping learners with the core IT skills and technical skills and knowledge to meet the needs of a range of Information Systems roles. Develop an understanding of how to provide administration and ongoing support of IT infrastructure in a range of organisations.

Highlights

Gain essential knowledge of computing to assist a business
Practical hands-on learning experience in our collaborative learning spaces
Learn about user experience, human computer interaction and user interface design to inform systems design.
Learn about fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and gain practical experience to manage hardware and software resources.
Gain personal and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role.
You can cross-credit up to 120 credits towards Bachelor of Computing Systems.

Where to from here

Upon successful completion of this programme, you can go onto further study in New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity or Bachelor of Computing Systems.

Entry requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA level 2 in ICT_related subjects
A minimum of 10 credits at NECA level 1 in literacy and 10 credits at NCEA level 1 in numeracy,
Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins,
If English is not your first language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Business analyst - IT systems administrator - IT support (software)

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