New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems
Lifeskills
Subject area
Information Systems not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this stranded qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained a range of specialist professional and technical Information Systems (IS) skills and current ways of working including Agile and DevOps. It will prepare people for employment in an intermediate level IS role in a range of organisational contexts, operating both independently and as part of a team.
Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having IT professionals who are experienced and qualified in specific contexts within IS, and an ability to work in Agile development environments. This qualification provides an opportunity for people wanting to broaden their skills and knowledge in IS, which may include people already working in the IT sector, as well as others wishing to enter it.
Graduates of this qualification will have the information systems skills that will enable them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and using their digital capability in a range of community and voluntary areas, and proceed to further study.
Graduates of the Business Analysis strand will have a focus on business analysis and managing software development processes.
Graduates of the User Experience strand will have a focus on human computer interaction (HCI).
Graduates of the IT Project Management strand will have a focus on the tools and techniques used in IT project management.
Graduates of the Information Systems Innovation strand will have a focus on innovation to address organisational needs and opportunities.
Graduates of the Data Analysis strand will have a focus on the tools and techniques used in the analysis of big data.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Learners enrolling are recommended to hold one of the following qualifications, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience: New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 2597]; New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) [Ref: 2596]; New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) [Ref: 2595]. Overseas students who have English as a second language must have an International English Language Test System (IELTS Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 in a single recent test event or any equivalent evidence of English Proficiency approved by NZQA (http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/th e-table/).
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 255 1464
Fax: (09) 275 9571
Email: qateam@skillsupdate.co.nz
Web: http://www.skillsupdate.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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