Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

6 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Nelson Campus

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Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is for students who have already completed a degree.

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and training in the latest developments in computer technology.

The Graduate Diploma in IT is designed on a one to one basis. As a student you will receive individual course plans that are designed around your needs, interests and career plans.

You are welcome to focus on one area of IT with your elective courses:

Networking
Software Development

See 'Are you looking to specialise?' below for more details.

You will need a minimum number of 75 credits at Level 7 in order to complete this programme.

Is this the right choice for me?

If you already have a degree, or extensive business experience and are looking to enhance your professional career, whether in a technical or a business area, this programme will give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge into a specialised field without having to complete another degree.

Are you looking to specialise?

This programme is made up of 6 x 15 credit courses, plus 1 x 30 credit project course.

By taking particular courses, you can choose to focus on a particular area of Information Technology.

You will need to complete 75 credits at Level 7 in order to qualify for completion of this graduate diploma, then you can take a number of courses at your interest from levels 5 and 6.

You do not need to specialise in any subject, but we do have suggestions if you have an interest in:

Networking - ICT Infrastructure

CSA502 Computer Systems Architecture Semester One
NET603 Practical Network Development Semester One
NET702 Cloud Services Semester One
RES701 Research Methods Semester One
NET602 Network Management Semester Two
NET701 Enterprise Infrastructures Semester Two
PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two

Software Development

SDV601 Software Development Semester One
WEB701 Web Technologies Semester One
DAT602 Database Application Development Semester One
RES701 Research Methods Semester One
DAT701 Enterprise Database Solutions Semester Two
SDV602 Software Development 2 Semester Two
PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree which includes IT related study at Level 5 or above.

Alternative Requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.

IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Software Partners

Use of software development tools is made available to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology by the Academic Partner Program from Visual Paradigm for educational use.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and SSD

You are required to have your own laptop with these minimum specifications.

Additionally, you'll need a SSD - 128GB Internal SSD of your own.

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