Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is designed to provide you with advanced IT skills ready for immediate application in the workplace.
You will gain valuable technical skills and the necessary insights to be able to adapt to technological change, and meet the challenging demands of working in the IT industry. Your new skills will enhance your existing qualification and stand you in good stead for the workplace of the future, including intelligent systems courses such as the Internet of Things.
The programme develops a range of professional skills, including the ability to advise, develop and implement IT innovations, leading to the efficient and strategic use of resources in dynamic organisational and economic contexts.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GradDipIT) is a Level 7, one year, full-time programme with a minimum of 120 credits. It enables those who have already completed a Bachelor degree in a different field to achieve a graduate level qualification in Information Technology.
The GradDipIT programme has been designed to enable graduates from other disciplines to pursue a career in the computing industry.
In particular, the programme is designed to provide you with:
A sound knowledge of the Information Technology sector and environment and the effective management of IT resources.
- The ability to analyse the needs of business and to make recommendations for IT services and systems.
- The ability to develop and implement innovations leading to a more efficient use of resources within a dynamic environment.
- The ability to relate and effectively communicate with all personnel and stakeholders.
- The motivation for continued learning and self-development to cope effectively with change.
- An understanding of the regulatory and ethical frameworks of the IT sector.
In this application pack you will find information about this programme, descriptions for each of the subjects covered, and related fees and costs.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology can give you a competitive advantage over recent degree graduates, through your understanding of the application of technology, and it will help in your advancement within your chosen field.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology fits into the following pathways:
Employment in the IT field
Postgraduate or Masters study at EIT or other tertiary institutes and universities
Once awarded this graduate diploma you’ll be able to take on a role as a:
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Business Analyst
- IT Infrastructure Support
- E-Commerce Advisor
- Project Management
Campus Information
Hawke’s Bay
501 Gloucester Street Taradale, Napier 4112
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
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 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Preparation
Make the most of your studies and talk to our careers counsellor. We can help with your career preparation, helping you to explore different career opportunities and choosing the right study options for you!
The following services are offered to all current and graduate students of EIT.
- Career Planning
- Career Preparation
- Course Advice
- CV & Cover Letter
- Job Search Strategies
- Interview Preparation
- Job Vacancies
Career planning and course advice is offered to prospective students and members of the public who are considering their future study and employment options. The Career Centre is located in the Information Centre ( J Block) which is situated at the front of the Taradale campus. To help you get started in understanding career opportunities an excellent resource is Career Services rapuara, which has extensive information relating to 700+ careers including entry requirements, personal profiles, market information plus tools to assist in identifying career opportunities that reflect your interests and skills.
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.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission to the NZDAD [Level 5] programme may be limited by the number of places available.
Academic Requirement
The academic entry requirement for the NZDAD [Level 5] is either:
- University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA, OR
- Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Head of School of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study, OR
- At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.
All applicants must also provide a hand-written letter of application and a portfolio of work that represents their level of achievement.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview (and may bring wh?nau support) and are encouraged to bring a workbook showing drawing and design process to the interview. The purpose of the interview is to confirm the authenticity of the applicant’s portfolio of work and to assess the portfolio of work and the applicant’s suitability for the programme. The interview will determine whether an applicant is offered a place on the programme and at what level of the programme the applicant is offered a place (see Level Placement below). Thus, meeting the academic entry requirement is not on its own sufficient to ensure admission to the programme.
The interviews will be conducted by two IDEAschool academic staff and in the case of cross credit or Level placement by the Programme Coordinator and a staff member.
Level Placement Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning is the mechanism by which the programme ensures that students are placed at an appropriate level. On the basis of evidence provided at an interview and the presentation of an application portfolio, applicants may be granted RPL and be placed in Levels 6, or 7 of the programme. Applicants may be awarded credit for whole levels of the programme in this way.
English Language Entry Requirement
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme.
For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT’s Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
- IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A