Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Graduate Diploma in Information Technology | |||
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Qualification Type | Graduate Diploma | |||
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Level | 7 | |||
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Credits | 120 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a one year programme run in conjunction with the Bachelor of Information Technology for those who have previously studied at degree level to develop specialist IT ability and skills. The qualification prepares graduates for employment, having gained specialised knowledge and skills in IT. It provides graduates with the academic base required for further study and the ability to pursue a professional career in the IT industry. The capstone project undertaken by students provides them with the practical industry-based experience of working in a team to produce an IT solution. This involves successfully applying knowledge and skills to solve real problems.
This qualification provides a forward-looking, versatile programme of study for learners who wish to enter the IT industry, both in New Zealand and globally. Graduates will have the academic base required for further study and the ability to pursue a professional career in the Information Technology industry. The focus of this qualification is on both theoretical and applied learning, and the development of IT skills and knowledge that are valued both in a range of occupations and professions and in the wider community. The incorporation of industry-focused projects develops both specific skills in a discipline and the transferable skills needed for collaborative and entrepreneurial work. Graduates have a familiarity with information technologies commonly used in organisations, and the ability to learn new skills in a rapidly changing environment. They have an expectation of ongoing change throughout their careers, and with the skills, attributes and capability to adapt to such changes. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates will be able to:
* Demonstrate a specialised understanding of a body of technical and theoretical knowledge along with the ability to apply the underlying principles and concepts to a given set of facts * Self-manage learning by selecting and assigning priorities within restricted resources and to organise work to meet tight deadlines * Identify, analyse and generate solutions to complex problems in unfamiliar settings * Select, adapt and apply a range of processes in the IT field * Operate professionally in an IT team environment * Understand and implement the principles of IT project management |
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Education pathways |
Graduates from the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology can progress to study towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology, Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or Master of Information Technology at Whitireia and WelTec or other similar programmes at tertiary organisations within New Zealand and internationally.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is part of a group of programmes designed to staircase learners from Level 2 study to Masters Study. This supports learners to enter IT study at the level that suits their background and provides a clear pathway for their progression through learning. |
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Entry Requirements |
-Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience
An applicant with a Bachelor degree in an unrelated discipline, may be granted entry at the discretion of the Programme Manager where it is considered that the applicant has a reasonable chance of succeeding in the qualification - International Students - English Language Requirements: All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those learners whose first language is not English should have: -An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) issued within the last two years, or equivalent. |
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 4073 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2019-08-09 14:56:39.377 | |||
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Last Reviewed | 2019-11-06 16:12:54.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2024-11-06 00:00:00.0 | |||
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