Course details

Summary

Develop your skills in creating programmes, web pages, networks and databases with hands on learning on this stepping stone to the New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Information Systems Innovation) (Level 6)

Programme Overview

The papers outlined for this programme are practical with an emphasis on successfully applying knowledge and skills to solve real problems.

Programme Outline

The New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) requires the successful completion of 120 credits (8 papers). It draws from a range of compulsory and optional computing, business and interpersonal courses within the Bachelor of Information Technology programme. Approximately 60 per cent of the courses are practical with an emphasis on successfully applying knowledge and skills to solve real problems.

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Communication Studies (Compulsory)

To introduce students to major developments in Information Technology in New Zealand. To introduce students to the theories, principles and practical skills associated with effective communication in relation to Information Technology contexts.

International Students require IELTS 6.0

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Fundamentals of Data Models and Databases (Compulsory)

To introduce students to the concepts of data models and databases

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Fundamentals of Software Design and Development (Compulsory)

To provide students with an understanding of computer software through the study of logic methods, software development and documentation methods, and give experience in using simple programming language elements. To understand concepts of systems theory, the stages of the systems development life cycle, and concepts in systems analysis and design.

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Programming

To introduce students to fundamental programming skills. To provide an opportunity to develop and maintain applications in a commonly used programming language.

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Mathematics for Information Technology (Compulsory)

To introduce students to the concepts of discrete mathematics that are fundamental to Information Technology.

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The Information Technology Environment (Compulsory)

To introduce students to fundamental business concepts and principles, and how these relate to the Information Technology industry. To provide students with grounding in legal, ethical and professional issues related to the Information Technology industry and to enable them to make decisions according to accepted standards.

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Fundamentals of Networking

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of computer networking systems administration. To provide an understanding of networking and data communications principles, and enable students to experience installation and troubleshooting of networks.

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Introduction to Operating Systems

To introduce the underlying principles, evolution and the implementation of operating systems. To provide an opportunity to gain experience in using operating system instructions.

Entry criteria

NCEA Level 3 awarded, with at least three approved subjects of 14 credits each at Level 3
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing (from NZQA specified list)
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 (all three required)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Award of the full IB Diploma (24 points or higher), including English A1 at either Higher or Standard Level and any mathematics subject.

Cambridge International Examination (CIE)

A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at A or AS level; including grade D or better in at least three subjects (from the NCEA approved list); minimum grade E in AS English and minimum grade D in IGCSE mathematics or any mathematics passed at AS level

Alternative Entry

Evidence of successful completion of high school studies overseas or relevant recent tertiary study at Level 4 and/or relevant work experience (paid or unpaid); application considered on a case-by-case basis with entry granted at the discretion of the head of school

OR

A minimum of 72 credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects and a minimum of 30 credits with merit or excellence, including degree entry standards for numeracy and literacy; application considered on a case-by-case basis with entry granted at the discretion of the Head of School.

English Language Competence

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.0 (with no band lower than 5.5) or equivalent