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 designed as a vehicle for graduates (or those deemed to have equivalent status) to pursue further study at an undergraduate level. The structure is designed to allow the broadening of knowledge and skills in their own domain of study or to enhance what has been studied previously by developing knowledge and skills in a new but complementary area. With the qualification requiring a minimum of 72 credits at level 7, it provides an opportunity for learners to immerse themselves in a specialist subject area at a high level in one year.
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Graduate profile |
By the end of this programme learners will:
* Demonstrate a broad foundation of knowledge and skills suitable for a range of careers involving Information Technology. * Apply Information Technology industry tools, processes and standards to respond to organisational, cultural and community requirements. * Apply critical thinking and independent judgement to develop Information Technology solutions to complex real-world problems. * Engage in independent learning to maintain discipline currency in a rapidly changing Information Technology industry. * Be prepared to contribute effectively as a member or leader in diverse cross functional Information Technology teams. * Integrate cultural, ethical and sustainable practice consistent with Information Technology codes of conduct and informed by the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. |
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Education pathways |
Depending on specific entry requirements into post graduate programmes, this qualification may enable entry into post-graduate study.
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Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements for students who wish to enrol in these graduate certificates or graduate diploma are an undergraduate degree qualification in computing or a related discipline or degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Applicants will be engaged in a Path of Study process, which provides guidance with course selection and ensures learners have the required prerequisite knowledge. International Learners In addition to meeting the entry criteria outlined as above, the following criterion also applies: Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see the NZQA proficiency table for list of recognised proficiency tests). Refer to AP0520 English Language Requirements for International Learners and those for whom English is an additional language. |
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |
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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 | 4394 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2021-04-10 14:09:41.0 | |
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Next Review | 2026-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Courses for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology are approved courses from the Bachelor of Information Technology. A standard learner pathway will consist of eight courses, of which 5 must be at level 7.
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