New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6)

Topics you'll cover

Year One

• Information Technology Operations

• Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving

• Professional Practice

• Enterprise

• Interface Analysis and Design

• Web Application Implementation

• Application Testing and Maintenance

• Programming OR Special Topic

Year Two

• Systems Analysis and Design

• Web Services and Design Methodologies

• Algorithms and Data Structures

• Data Management

• Project Management

• Special Topic

• Project

The diploma finishes with a 30 credit industry-style project that showcases the skills you've developed over the two years. This is the start of your professional portfolio, which you can show off to potential employers.

Information Session/Interview

You’ll be invited to an information meeting prior to Toi Ohomai offering you a place. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

For Levels 5, 6 and 7 certificate or diploma, domestic students under 20 and all international students must have:

NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 42 credits at level 3; OR

Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements for the programme.

Other Considerations

You are recommended to hold one of the following qualifications, or have equivalent knowledge, skills and experience:

• NCEA Level 2 or 3 with appropriate credits in mathematics and digital technologies subjects

• New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

• New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)

• New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

Indicative Fees *    
$19,950 for international students

Entry-level development or testing roles, in a range of organisational contexts.