New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Security Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
It is recommended that people enrolling on programmes hold one of the following:
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) [Ref: 2596]
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 2597]
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) [Ref: 2598]
New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) [Ref: 2604]
first year of an IT degree;
and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained internationally transferable industry-relevant knowledge and technical skills that will equip them to work in entry-level roles in the specialised field of cybersecurity, or to proceed to further study.
Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having cybersecurity professionals who have developed a security mindset and who are able to identify, mitigate and respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents, and help assure information and systems security, integrity and availability.
Graduates will be capable of operating within the applicable professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Information Technology at this level can earn:
$41,000
Median earnings one year after study
$45,000
Median earnings two years after study
$55,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
65%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
Sources
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