Students in this programme will learn the knowledge and skills to deliver quality information technology services, and 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
For those seeking a career in database administration, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.
Database development
For those seeking a career in database development, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development.
Network engineering
For those seeking a career in the field of network engineering, network administration, cyber and network security.
Software engineering
For those seeking a career in the field of software engineering, software development, big data and analytics, mobile applications development and software testing.
Web development
For those seeking a career in web design/development, web applications development and mobile applications development.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP606 | Web Programming | 6 | 15 | COMP602 | |
| INFO601 | 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 | |
| INFO706 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP608 | 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 | COMP608 | |
| INFO702 | Cyber Security | 7 | 15 | COMP504 and COMP601 | |
| COMP716 | Virtualisation Essentials | COMP504 INFO603 |
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 | |
| INFO702 | Cyber Security | 7 | 15 | COMP504 and COMP601 |
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 | |
| INFO605 | Human Computer Interactions | 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 | |
| COMP717 | Advanced Web Technologies | 7 | 15 | COMP606 | COMP710 |
Graduates may be employed as 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.
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.
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Year 1 students starting February 2021
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2021
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Events Room 2, City Campus
Year 1 students starting April 2021
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
Year 1 students starting July 2021
Date: Wednesday 7 July 2021
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Events Room 2, City Campus
Year 1 students starting November 2021
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Events Room 2, City Campus
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