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The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT) is a level 8 programme that has been designed to fill the global skills shortage that has been recognised in the IT sector.
As a result, graduates will be highly employable, and with the PGDIT being only one year in duration we expect this will be a popular choice for those wanting to upgrade their skills and open doors to employment. The programme's flexible pathways also cater for those students wanting to pursue a career in research. Students will have the opportunity to enter the IT industry at a higher-than entry-level position. And the advanced technical skills provided by the PGDIT specialist topics ensure graduates are prepared for success in any of these career paths. Software Development specialist topic enables students to analyse requirements and design, implement, test and deploy a software application. Information Systems specialist topic covers the acquisition, storage, transformation and analysis of data and information within a business setting. Networks and Security specialist topic deals with the technical issues involved in designing, implementing, administering and securing computer networks.
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Software Development
SOFT703 Web Applications Development
SOFT708 Mobile Applications Development
SOFT806 Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
SOFT807 Cloud Application Development
SOFT808 Software User Experience
Information Systems
INFO712 Management Information Systems
INFO714 E-Business Strategies
INFO812 Data Mining
INFO813 Artificial Intelligence
INFO814 Enterprise Cloud-based Systems
Networks and Security
CONE709 Network System Security
CONE710 Advanced Computer Networking
CONE809 Topics in Cloud Computing
CONE810 Computer and Communication Network Security
CONE811 Penetration Testing
Alternative Courses Available
Some courses can be replaced with COMP805 Specialisation Project or COMP722 Information Technology Industry Practice with approval from the Academic Head of Programme.
Internship, Research and Industry Project Pathways
Each of the above specialist topics can be completed via any one of three pathways:
COMP802 Research Project Pathway requires students also take COMP801 Research Methods their first semester of study
COMP803 Internship Pathway consisting of 15 hours a week for 26 weeks totalling 390 hours
COMP804 Industrial Project consisting of a two-semester supervised project from local industry
Graduates will be able to move to either positions in software development and testing, systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, data analytics and other information technology positions.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year