LEVEL 5
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (LEVEL 5) Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
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.
This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of information systems, equipping 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
Other options:
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 brand new, purpose-built facilities, designed to boost your creativity and curiosity.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic
• Learn the fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and gain practical experience managing hardware and software resources.
1. 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 in an ICT related subject
• Gain personal and interpersonal skills to enhance your effectiveness in an IT role.
3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
• You can cross-credit up to 120 credits towards our Bachelor of Computing Systems (see pg. 11)
English
• 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
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2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in numeracy
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 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 (see unitec.ac.nz/ english). There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
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