Postgraduate Certificate in Software Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelors degree with an average grade of B or better in a discipline other than software development, computer science, or related subject, and a basic level of programming skill.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have some of the technical knowledge and skills to develop practical software systems, using a range of software technologies and tools. Graduates will be able to assist programmers/software developers. Some graduates may continue to the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Development (VI002L) or the Master of Software Development (VI002A). The PGCertSwDev also acts as an exit qualification from these.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$62,000
Median earnings one year after study
$69,000
Median earnings two years after study
$86,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
87%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology and Engineering
Provided by:
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara - Scholarships
Website:
http://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships
Value:
$5,000 each
The Keystone Waide Construction Scholarship
Provided by:
The Keystone New Zealand Property Education Trust - Marketing & Events Coordinator
Website:
http://www.keystonetrust.org.nz
Value:
$5,000
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 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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