Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology | |
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Diploma | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 120 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The strategic purpose of this Postgraduate Diploma is to provide the New Zealand industry with IT experts who are innovative and can design novel solutions, focused on emerging technologies and to fill the skill gaps in IT specialised areas relating to the fields of cyber security, ubiquitous computing, data analysis and machine learning.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology will develop an ability to solve Information Technology problems in a systemic and coherent way with an emphasis on analysis and innovation. Graduates will be able to: a. Critically evaluate existing knowledge in the field of IT and create new knowledge that informs innovative solutions. b. Analyse complex scenarios and design solutions applying advanced tools and techniques that meet specific needs considering cultural and societal impacts. c. Lead, manage and communicate IT Projects with the IT and/or research community through evidence-based outputs. d. Apply legal, ethical and social practices of the IT industry in research and solution design.
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Education pathways |
Masters or Doctorate in Information Technology or related field
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme:
Academic 1. A recognised bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline with a 'B-' or higher average OR 2. Bachelor's Degree Honours in Information Technology or a related discipline OR 3. Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or related field Special consideration may be offered for admission by the Deputy Chief Executive Academic based on evidence of academic capability and work experience. English Language Entry Requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency. English Language requirements for International Students If English is a second language, then IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6. International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the following NZQA webpages: here And here |
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Education Organisation | Whitecliffe Education Limited | |
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Developed By | Whitecliffe Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4435 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2021-06-22 12:20:36.417 | |
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Next Review | 2025-06-22 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Research Methods and Skills (20crs) Technology Management (20crs) Cyber Security (20crs) Data Analysis (20crs) Ubiquitous Computing and Intelligent Systems (20crs) Machine learning (20crs) Applied Project (60crs)
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