New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5

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. • 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. 11)

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 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.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 in an ICT related subject 2. 10 credits at NECA Level 1 in literacy and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in numeracy 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one 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.

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

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