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Graduate Diploma in Information Technology [Level 7]

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology [Level 7]

Location

Hawke's Bay Campus International

Study Options

Full-time, Part-time

Length

1 year

Level

Level 7

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The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed to provide you with advanced IT skills ready for immediate application in the workplace.

You will gain valuable technical skills and the necessary insights to be able to adapt to technological change, and meet the challenging demands of working in the IT industry. Your new skills will enhance your existing qualification and stand you in good stead for the workplace of the future, including intelligent systems courses such as the Internet of Things.

The programme develops a range of professional skills, including the ability to advise, develop and implement IT innovations, leading to the efficient and strategic use of resources in dynamic organisational and economic contexts.

Outline

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GradDipIT) is a Level 7, one year, full-time programme with a minimum of 120 credits. It enables those who have already completed a Bachelor degree in a different field to achieve a graduate level qualification in Information Technology.

The GradDipIT programme has been designed to enable graduates from other disciplines to pursue a career in the computing industry.

In particular, the programme is designed to provide you with:

A sound knowledge of the Information Technology sector and environment and the effective management of IT resources.
The ability to analyse the needs of business and to make recommendations for IT services and systems.
The ability to develop and implement innovations leading to a more efficient use of resources within a dynamic environment.
The ability to relate and effectively communicate with all personnel and stakeholders.
The motivation for continued learning and self-development to cope effectively with change.
An understanding of the regulatory and ethical frameworks of the IT sector.

In this application pack you will find information about this programme, descriptions for each of the subjects covered, and related fees and costs.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Career Opportunities and Outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology can give you a competitive advantage over recent degree graduates, through your understanding of the application of technology, and it will help in your advancement within your chosen field.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology fits into the following pathways:

Employment in the IT field
Postgraduate or Masters study at EIT or other tertiary institutes and universities

Once awarded this graduate diploma you’ll be able to take on a role as a:

Systems Analyst
Web Developer
Business Analyst
IT Infrastructure Support
E-Commerce Advisor
Project Management

Dates

There are four entry dates per year:

February
May
July
October

Entry

Entry Requirements

Entry Criteria

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Standard Entry

● A bachelor’s degree at a recognised educational institute OR
● Equivalent qualification AND
● Students are required to provide evidence of knowledge and skills in:
– Data storage and data manipulation AND
– Microsoft Office applications.

Provisional Entry

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study).

Note: that entry to subsequent study is conditional on successful academic progress.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

■ New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
■ IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
■ PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
■ International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
● Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
● Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details which you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

Note that RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course which you are already enrolled in. You must apply prior to enrolment.

Cross Credits may be granted from other degree programmes and from sub-degree programmes such as the NZ Diploma in Information Systems [Level 5].

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Computing Secretary, on 06 830 1203.

If you intend to enrol in the GradDipIT as a full-time student, and you have been granted a Cross Credit or RPL, you may need to enrol in additional courses to qualify for StudyLink allowances.

International entry requirements

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Scholarships

EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.

You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.

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