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Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology
Graduate Diploma In Applied Information Technology with specialisations in Database Administration, Database Development, Network engineering, Software Engineering, Web Development
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Course Details
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Jul 2018Feb 2019
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $6978 per year
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
This technical and applied Information Technology qualification provides a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which IT takes place. As well as learning and gaining the knowledge and skills to deliver quality IT, students will also develop effective communication skills to support and enhance a range of organisations and industries.
Students can choose to specialise in one of the following five specialisations:
Database administration
The database administration specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in database administration, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.
Database development
The database development specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in database development, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.
Network engineering
The network engineering specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient specialised skills necessary for a career in the field of network engineering, network administration, cyber and network security.
Software engineering
The software engineering specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills necessary for a career in the field of software engineering, software development, big data and analytics, mobile applications development and software testing.
Web development
The web development specialisation is designed to provide graduates with sufficient skills for a career in web design/development, web applications development and mobile applications development.
VIEW PROGRAMME MODULES
Group A - Compulsory modules for all specialisations
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP601 | Object Oriented Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP502 | |
| INFO701 | Project Management | 7 | 15 | INFO502 |
Group B - Compulsory modules for the Database Administration specialisation
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO601 | Database Modelling and SQL | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | |
| INFO604 | Database Systems | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | INFO601 |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| INFO704 | Data-Warehousing and Business Intelligence | 7 | 15 | INFO601 | |
| INFO707 | Cloud Server Databases | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 |
Group C - Compulsory modules for the Database Development specialisation
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO601 | Web Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| INFO604 | Database Modelling and SQL | 6 | 15 | INFO503 | |
| BIZM701 | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | INFO602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| INFO704 | Data-Warehousing and Business Intelligence | 7 | 15 | INFO601 | |
| INFO707 | Database Front-End Applications | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 |
Group D - Compulsory modules for the Network Engineering specialisation
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP610 | Introduction to Networks | 6 | 15 | ||
| INFO603 | Systems Administration | 6 | 15 | ||
| COMP701 | Advanced Networking | 7 | 15 | INFO603 | |
| COMP704 | Network Security | 7 | 15 | COMP604 | |
| COMP712 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 7 | 15 | COMP610 | |
| INFO702 | Cyber Security | 7 | 15 | COMP504 and COMP601 |
Group E - Compulsory modules for the Software Engineering specialisation
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP605 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 6 | 15 | COMP601 and MATH601 | |
| MATH602 | Mathematics for Programming | 6 | 15 | MATH601 | |
| COMP706 | Game Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| COMP707 | Principles of Software Testing | 7 | 15 | COMP605 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| INFO703 | Big Data and Analytics | 7 | 15 | COMP605 and MATH602 |
Group F - Compulsory modules for the Web Development specialisation
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP606 | Web Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| COMP607 | Visual Effects and Animation | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| COMP709 | Mobile Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP601 and COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| COMP710 | Web Applications Development | 7 | 15 | COMP602 and COMP606 | |
| INFO708 | Data Visualisation | 7 | 15 | COMP606 and COMP607 | |
| INFO709 | Human Computer Interaction | 7 | 15 |
Group G - Project modules that may be taken in special cases
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP703 | Network Engineering Project | 7 | 15 | INFO603 and INFO701 and COMP702 | COMP701 |
| COMP708 | Software Engineering Project | 7 | 15 | COMP605 and MATH602 | |
| COMP711 | Web Development Project | 7 | 15 | COMP606 and COMP602 | |
| INFO705 | Database Architecture Project | 7 | 15 | INFO601 and INFO604 |
Career/Further Opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology prepares graduates for employment in the Information Technology environment. Employment opportunities include Database Administrators, Database Developers, Network Engineers, Software Engineers, Web Developers, IT Project Managers, IT Managers, and Security Specialists. Graduates may also go onto higher levels of study at postgraduate level.Events
Disclaimers
Entry Criteria
Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification approved by the Centre’s Programme Committee.
Special Admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for
Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Such
applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme
as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional Entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience
may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places
restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory
by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent; or have completed two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieved either NCEA Level 3, or NZ University Entrance, or both.
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Pathways
Transfer of Credit
Do you excel in your job but have no qualification to back it up? We can help you get qualified through our Recognition of Prior (RPL) Learning Tool.
While many people have gained work and life experience equivalent to that of formal study, they don't have that formal qualification to substantiate it. RPL allows you to use your current knowledge and experience towards gaining a recognised qualification through Informal Transfer of Credit.
The Process
If you are interested in applying, you can do so by emailing your profile through to: headstart@wintec.ac.nz.
There are four main areas you need to cover in your profile:
- Education History
- Experience Information
- Work experience Info
- Other evidence
Your profile will be forwarded to the relevant Team Manager to look at and determine if you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Once this has been determined, a consultation meeting will be arranged between yourself and the Team Manager. There is a $75 fee for this consultation. At the consultation, the Team Manager will discuss which modules they believe you have the experience to gain Informal Transfer of Credit for and also what documentation you will need to supply.
You will then need to put together the required documentation and send it through to us. The Team Manager will assess the documentation and advise if what has been supplied is sufficient. If sufficient information is provided to gain Informal Transfer of Credit, there will be a charge of $25 per credit which will need to be paid prior to any Informal Transfer of Credit being issued.
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Transfer of Credit - Part A
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Transfer of Credit - Part B
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