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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

Location

Hawke's Bay Campus International Auckland Campus

Study Options

Full-time, Part-time

Length

1 year

Level

Level 8

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Intro

If you are a computing degree graduate this diploma will further prepare and enhance your employment opportunities in the IT sector where there are recognised skills shortages in New Zealand and internationally.

The PGDipIT programme has been designed to produce IT post graduates who are able to think critically and have a number of high level skills in the IT field that can be applied in a wide range of situations. This diploma will also introduce you to research in IT.

As a graduate of the PGDipIT you’ll have an understanding of the broad conceptual and theoretical elements involved in the IT arena.

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Outline

As a graduate of the PGDipIT you will have an understanding of the broad conceptual and theoretical elements involved in the IT arena, including:

A sound knowledge of the IT environment and its effective management
The ability to analyse the needs of business and make recommendations for IT services and systems
The ability to advise on, develop and implement innovations leading to a more efficient use of resources within a dynamic IT environment
The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with personnel and clients having diverse backgrounds
The motivation for continued learning and self-development to cope effectively with change
An understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks of the IT sector
A broad understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks of the IT sector

You can also apply for this diploma programme if you’ve completed a degree-level qualification in a related area such as business, visual arts or science, and have appropriate IT work experience in junior or middle management or experience in a middle or senior management role.

Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss your study options. You can meet with our staff in person at our Hawke’s Bay campus, or simply give us call on 0800 22 55 348. And you’re most welcome to visit EIT to view our facilities at any time.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology will give you a competitive advantage over other degree graduates. Once awarded this post graduate diploma possible job and career opportunities could include:

Systems analyst
IT consultant
Business analyst
Infrastructure support analyst
E-commerce advisor
Project manager
Security analyst
IT manager

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 degree in computing at a recognised educational institute or
A degree in a related area (e.g. business, visual arts, and science) and appropriate IT work experience in a junior/middle management position
Tertiary graduates who have appropriate work experience in a middle/senior management position, and wish to improve their skills and gain a higher level qualification may also apply.

PROVISIONAL ENTRY

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (eg. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study) or
Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on TOEFL (between 79 and 93) or IELTS (6.5 Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.

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 at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, or life experiences. 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. You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application. Cross Credits may be granted from other degree programmes, providing they are not part of the entry qualification.

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Computing Secretary, on (06) 830 1244.

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

A student who intends to enrol in the PGDipIT as a full-time student, and has been granted a Cross Credit or RPL may need to enrol in additional Level 7 courses offered in the Bachelor of Computing Systems to qualify for allowances.

International entry requirements

Study Pathways

Following completion of the PGDipIT you can progress into EIT’s Master of IT programme.

Dates

Hawke’s Bay:

Mid February
Mid July

Auckland:

March
August

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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