Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Postgraduate Certificate in IT Security Management
Qualification Type Postgraduate Certificate
Level 8
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Information Systems » Information Systems not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification will best suit domestic students that are presently employed full-time in an IT role and wish to gain knowledge in the technical aspects of IT security management. Graduates will gain knowledge of, and experience in, ethical hacking and incident handling methodologies, and the design and implementation of IT asset auditing techniques and processes in an organisation relevant for normal operations and during projects.
Graduate profile
The graduate of the Postgraduate Certificate in IT Security Management will be able to:
1. Test and assess the security of an organisation's IT systems and user data and analyse and manage IT security breach incidents
2. Assess and mitigate IT security risks for organisations
3. Design an IT security validation programme and plan and implement an IT audit for an organisation
In addition the graduate will be able to either:
4. Integrate IT best practice into the corporate governance of an organisation and align IT security strategies with organisational missions, goals and strategies
Education pathways
The Postgraduate Certificate in IT Security Management provides a pathway to the Postgraduate Diploma in IT Security Management qualification.
Employment pathways
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in IT Security Management and the Postgraduate Diploma in IT Security Management will have the skills and knowledge to work in roles such as:
* Technical Director for Information Security
* Security Analyst
* Security Administrator
* Information Systems Security Manager
* Information Systems Security Officer
* Information Security ManagerTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
An undergraduate degree in any discipline related to IT, computer science, or information systems from a New Zealand tertiary institution accredited to offer those qualifications at that level, or a degree in one of these disciplines from a foreign tertiary institution deemed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to be of equivalent standing.

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English must have:
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each band) issued within the last two years, or equivalent.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic requirements may be granted entry to the Programme. They must supply evidence (e.g. professional certifications and relevant work experience documents) to satisfy the HOD or a delegate of their ability to succeed on the Postgraduate Diploma in IT Security Management Programme.

It is recommended that students will have experience working in an IT-related position
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3558
Status Current
Created 2016-09-30 12:04:01.0
Last Reviewed 2018-02-09 13:44:46.0
Next Review 2019-12-12 00:00:00.0
Content
Ethical Hacking and Incident Handling; Governance and Development of IT Security Programme and Policies; Auditing of IT Assets; Information Systems Development, Implementation and Support

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