New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity

Credits 120 (1.0

EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert and NMIT Nelson Campus

Career opportunities

• Cybersecurity analyst

• Security penetration tester

• Security engineer

• Information assurance analyst

• Cybersecurity assessor/ auditor

• Cybersecurity related support roles

Highlights

• Highly practical programme where students are tasked with work-based projects supplied by our industry partners including Datacom.

• Emphasis on practical assessments and case study scenarios.

• An industry-based project: apply your cybersecurity knowledge and skills and provide solutions for a specific cybersecurity problem.

• Industry experienced lecturers that will give you context to real-world situations.

• Provides a direct pathway into Unitec’s Bachelor of Computing Systems programme (see pg. 14)

Want to study Cybersecurity from Nelson?

We are working with NMIT to deliver the New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity programme in Nelson. You can simply enrol with Unitec and choose to study the programme at NMIT Nelson Campus.

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)

Ready for an exciting career in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of cybersecurity? This programme is designed to equip you with the core technical skills and knowledge you need to protect and manage information and systems security in entry-level cybersecurity roles.

Programme overview

New Zealand needs a strong cybersecurity workforce that’s capable of preventing, adapting to and responding to cybersecurity threats. In this diploma programme, you’ll develop your security mindset and identify, reduce and respond to cybersecurity threats and risks. Gain hands-on, practical learning experience in our state-of-the-art, modern and well-equipped computing facility. Learn how to spot potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses of existing and emerging technologies.

Perform cybersecurity risk assessments, communicate results and findings to support risk management processes, and apply relevant security incident-handling techniques to solve complex security problems. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to operate within the appropriate professional standards and best practice, both independently and as part of a team – to become part of a highly skilled, innovative and enterprising NZ workforce.

Here’s more on the knowledge and skills you’ll learn and develop:

• An understanding of organisational contexts from a security perspective using information management concepts and terminology, data inputs, organisational strategy and processes, outputs, systems, project management tools and techniques.

• Become competent in identifying issues that could affect an organisation’s performance and reputation.

• Develop an understanding of how to assess, select, plan, implement and validate cybersecurity approaches to support business and operational objectives.

• Learn how to recognise what information is needed for security incident classification.

• Develop skills around critical thinking, business logic, organisational processes, innovation and enterprise.

• Learn how to apply communication, information design, teamwork, personal and interpersonal skills to a range of different organisational situations.

• Understand legal and organisational regulatory requirements, apply professional and ethical practices, and advise decision-makers on cybersecurity implications and related organisational obligations.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Have successfully completed 120 credits of a Level 5 qualification or above, or have equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

2. Consent to Unitec undertaking an NZ Police clearance or criminal record check, and advise Unitec of any current charges or pending court matters.

3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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.

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

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