New Zealand Diploma In Information Systems (Level 5)

Credits 120 (1.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Business analyst

• IT systems administrator

• IT support (software)

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 the fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and gain practical experience managing hardware and software resources.

• Gain personal and interpersonal skills to enhance your effectiveness in an IT role.

• You can cross-credit up to 120 credits towards our Bachelor of Computing Systems (see pg. 14).

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available

Annual fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of information systems. It equips you with the core technical IT skills and knowledge to meet the needs of a range of information systems, entry-level roles or higher-level study.

Programme overview

Develop an understanding of how to provide administration and ongoing support of IT infrastructure in a range of organisations by advancing your skills in hardware, software, databases, networks and creating web applications. Study in new, purpose-built facilities, designed to boost your creativity and curiosity.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Minimum of 48 NCEA credits in best four subjects at Level 2 including:

• 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 in an ICT related subject

• 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in numeracy

2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme start

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options:

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent

• Evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international