Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

20 February 2023

17 July 2023
Study options

Full time or part time
Length

1 year full time
Total credits

120
Fees

2023: $7,264 plus $240 Student Services Levy (dependent on course selection)

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NE4587

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is for students who have already completed a degree.

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and training in the latest developments in computer technology.

The Graduate Diploma in IT is designed on a one to one basis. As a student you will receive individual course plans that are designed around your needs, interests and career plans.

If you already have a degree, or extensive business experience and are looking to enhance your professional career, whether in a technical or a business area, this programme will give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge into a specialised field without having to complete another degree.

Choose to focus on one of four areas of IT with your elective courses. See Choosing a specialism below for more details.

Networking
Software Development
Information Systems

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree which includes IT related study at Level 5 or above.

Alternative Requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Bring your own device (BYOD)

Choosing a specialism

This programme is made up of 6 x 15 credit courses, plus 1 x 30 credit project course.

By taking particular courses, you can choose to focus on a particular area of Information Technology.

Please note: This is not a formal major. You will graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Please see the below example combinations of courses for particular areas of interest:

Networking - ICT Infrastructure

CSA502 Computer Systems Architecture Semester One
NET603 Practical Network Development Semester One
NET702 Cloud Services Semester One
RES701 Research Methods Semester One
NET602 Network Management Semester Two
NET701 Enterprise Infrastructures Semester Two
PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two

Software Development

SDV601 Software Development Semester One
WEB701 Web Technologies Semester One
DAT602 Database Application Development Semester One
RES701 Research Methods Semester One
DAT701 Enterprise Database Solutions Semester Two
SDV602 Software Development 2 Semester Two
PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two

Information Systems

DAT601 Database Design and Administration Semester One
DAT602 Database Application Development Semester One
SYD601 Systems Analysis and Design Semester One
RES701 Research Methods Semester One
DAT701 Enterprise Database Solutions Semester Two
PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two
NET701 Enterprise Infrastructure Semester Two

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Hoang from Vietnam took advantage of NMIT’s Internship with Study option and it has set him up on a path to a great career in the information technology industry.

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