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Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Rotorua , North Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6)

Do you want to learn how to develop apps, websites and online games? In this one-year Diploma in Software Development you’ll gain more advanced programming skills and knowledge.

You build on your previous study by learning how to write programs using design patterns, data structures and algorithms to meet specifications.

By studying current and emerging technologies you learn to apply your knowledge to solve technology issues in the workplace, such as designing and building a complex system and a website.

You also learn how to add security protocols, use quality assurance techniques and write software documentation.

With software development specialists in very short supply, the skills you gain during this course will help you step-up your career prospects.

Smart, adaptable problem solvers with sound IT skills are always in high demand. Extend your skills by continuing your studies, or, get some work experience and return to higher-level study at a later date.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6)

Additional awards included:

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

Campus:- Windermere Campus

Intakes

  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.