The primary goal of this course is to further cultivate and enrich your expertise, utilizing the foundational knowledge acquired from your undergraduate education in computing. Moreover, it fosters the professional development of IT practitioners by enhancing their current skill set through an integrated approach that includes both research and hands-on application.
Programme details
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
Expand and enrich your understanding and competencies in the field of computing to increase your career opportunities in a sector facing significant skill shortages, both in New Zealand and around the world.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Graduates holding this qualification are prepared to pursue careers in a range of industries and agencies, both within their home country and abroad. These fields may encompass:
Systems analyst
IT consultant
Business analyst
IT infrastructure support analyst
E-commerce advisor
Project manager
Security analyst
IT manager
An undergraduate degree in information technology with a B pass or better
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
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