Duration
Two Academic Years
Start Date
Campus
Auckland CBD or Online
Delivery
Blended or Online
Credits
240 to 270
Work placement
80 hours
Programme overview
Light up your future in programming by combining the cutting-edge resources at NZSE’s Auckland city campus with practical learning. Get on track to develop the next generation of IT hardware, apps, networks and more with our Diploma in IT Software Development (Level 6).
While working with others on team projects, learn the ins-and-outs of app and gaming development. Graduate, equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage IT projects, perform well in developer roles.
What you study
With a focus on games and apps, you’ll learn programming and data essentials to create and test various databases and software. This programme covers:
- IT Project Management
- Programming
- ICT Technical Structure
- Physical and Logical Database Design
- Program Design and Construction
- Business and Process Modelling
- and more!
This programme prepares you for the following certifications:
Microsoft Fundamentals, Open Edg Python, PMI-ACP, PMI DA Scrum Master.
An optional University Pathway strand can be included, which entails two additional courses (extra 30 credits). This programme and the additional University Pathway strand are designed to meet the requirements for NZSE students to pathway to degree study at Massey University or AUT University.
Career opportunities
- Software tester
- Full stack developer
- Front or back-end developer
- Mobile developer
- UX designer
- Computer systems administrator
Entry requirements
An optional University Pathway strand can be included, which entails two additional courses (extra 30 credits). This programme and the additional University Pathway strand are designed to meet the requirements for NZSE students to pathway to degree study at Massey University or AUT University.
- Open entry with interview
- It is recommended that you hold one of the following qualifications:
- NCEA Level 2 or 3 with appropriate credits in mathematics and digital technology subjects, OR
- A qualification in Information Technology at Level 3 or 4 or above, OR possess equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor.
- It is recommended that you hold a qualification in Information Technology at Level 3/4 and above, and/or NCEA level 2/3 OR overseas high school certificate
- IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or NZCEL (Academic) Level 4 or equivalent
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor
- Onshore international students require a valid visa and insurance.
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