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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 6)
Apply here now!| Study Method | Full time or part time |
|---|---|
| Qualification | New Zealand Diploma |
| Duration | One year full time |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 6 |
| Credits | 126 |
About the Programme
This second year programme follows on from the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5). Study includes systems analysis and design, and more advanced courses in selected areas of information technology. The Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 6) is the recommended minimum to prepare students for a career in the computing industry.
It is designed to produce graduates who have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of ICT, enabling them to move towards further specialisation.
Offered by
Faculty of Business - Computing and Information Technology
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Have successfully completed the Diploma in Communications and Information Technology Level 5 or
- Have relevant computer industry work experience
Applicants must have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.
Applicants with a score of 6.0 or 5.5, with no band less than 5.5, may be provisionally accepted into the programme provided an ESOL course approved by the NDBC Programme Committee is completed in the first semester of study. Students enrolling with provisional acceptance may require more than two semesters to complete the programme.
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.
Cost
$4800 (approx) plus textbooks
International Student Fees
$16,950 (approx) per year
Programme Summary
As well as meeting the requirements for the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5) students must also pass one compulsory course, Programming Concepts and Tools 2, and 17 other courses. 12 of these must be at Level 6 or above.
Further Training or Study
Bachelor of Information Systems
Career Opportunities
Positions such as a Junior Network Specialist, Computer Technician, Junior Website Developer, User Support Specialist, Sales Support Specialist, Junior Multimedia Developer.