Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Diploma in Networks and Systems Administration (Advanced) | |||
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Qualification Type | Diploma | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This programme aims to provide students with the specialised technical knowledge and skills from within the Information technology profession that focus on the specialisation of 'Networks and Systems Administration'. Graduates of this programme will be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and specialised technical skills with depth in the field of systems and network administration by analysing and generating solutions to implement and maintain systems, networks and cloud based solutions to meet broadly defined organisational requirements.
The programme has been developed for students who already have a foundation of Information technology and wish to acquire more specialised knowledge and skills related to networks, systems and cloud technology in accordance with IT industry requirements. This programme will also benefit individuals who are employed in the IT industry and would like to gain further credentials that will support to advance their career in the field of systems, networks and cloud technology administration. |
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Graduate profile |
The programme aims to produce graduates that will be able to select, adapt and apply scripting, database management, system configuration, network administration and advanced cloud based processes, tools and techniques to plan, design, implement, automate, secure and evaluate IT systems, applications and networks to fulfill the requirements of an organisation.
Graduates will gain knowledge and skills of scripting languages and database systems to support and automate IT systems and applications. They will also acquire specialised knowledge and skills in applying and evaluating contemporary processes, tools and techniques to implement, maintain, secure and troubleshoot networks and systems. Graduates will be able to evaluate and apply key design principles and contemporary cloud technologies and tools to implement and maintain infrastructures virtualisation. In addition to this, graduates will be able to apply IT service management and change management processes and procedures to comply with organisational requirements. |
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Education pathways |
Further studies in networking
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Employment pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme:
* Successfully completed a Level 6 or equivalent qualification in information technology or similar discipline; OR * Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in any information technology relevant field; OR * Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience e.g. three or more year full-time experience (relevant to ICT); OR * Candidates aged over 20 years who do not meet the entry requirements but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have an equivalent knowledge and skills may be eligible for special admission at the discretion of the Head of the department or designated nominee. If English is not their first language and for International students, an overall academic IELTS band score of at least 6.0 is required with no band score lower than 5.5, or evidence must be provided of equivalent English language proficiency. |
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Education Organisation | International College of Auckland Limited | |||
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Developed By | International College of Auckland Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 3728 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2017-08-02 10:24:54.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2017-08-02 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
The programme consists of two core and six elective papers of which students will need to select four from to complete a qualification of 120 credits.
Core Papers Project Management, Final Project. Elective Papers (Students can complete the remaining credits from the following papers) Servers infrastructure Administration, Public and Private Cloud Technology, Messaging and Collaboration Systems, IT Service Management, Advanced Computer Networks, Network and System Security. |
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