Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicGraduate Certificate in Information Technology (Level 7)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Dunedin Campus
Summary
This certificate is ideal for those who have a degree in another subject and want to develop their computing skills, or for IT graduates who want to enhance their knowledge in a specialist area. This programme can also be studied part-time alongside full-time employment and can be tailored to suit your needs.
About the programmeDo you have a degree in a subject other than information technology and want to develop your computing skills? Or perhaps you are an IT graduate looking to increase your knowledge in specialist areas?
Either way, this flexible IT programme is the perfect solution and is ideal if you want to study alongside full-time employment. Technology is everywhere.
To have a grounding in tech and how computers work is an advantage in every industry but essential if you’re looking for a career in IT. There are currently far more IT jobs than there are graduates and employers are desperate for work ready grads.
Career possibilities include business computing, technical support, hardware, software, database, web development and much more! During this programme, you'll learn what Information Technology professionals do through hands-on and practical work and build the communication skills you need to work effectively in the industry.
You'll study in a creative, innovative and supportive environment. And with small class sizes, you'll receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your experienced lecturers.
Our graduates jump into a range of jobs in the industry as we teach you what employers want! You can also choose a custom pathway so you can focus on gaining skills in the areas you want to.
Studying part-timeWe know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer this programme part-time over 12-18 months.
Entry criteria
Academic requirementsAn undergraduate qualification in computing or a related discipline OR degree-equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience.
International requirements and equivalenceTo enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
English Language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (academic) with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Selection processThe professional judgement of academic staff will be used to determine those applicants who meet the entry criteria.
Eligible applicants will be accepted into the programme when an appropriate, coherent programme of study is agreed by the Graduate Certificate Team Leader.
The Team Leader may require applicants to undertake specific papers as pre-requisites to papers in this qualification.
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process.
You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe.
Please email info@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.
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