Course overview
Take your skills further and study the new Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology at Whitecliffe.
The aim of this programme is to provide graduates with the knowledge and experience in their chosen field of study: Cyber Security, Ubiquitous Computing, Data Analysis, or Machine Learning.
You will build on your existing knowledge, develop research capability, and create innovative solutions in your chosen topic or area of interest. This qualification provides a pathway for graduates and students wishing to engage in higher-level studies or progress their career in the IT industry.
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- CT Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Security Specialist
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Organisation and Methods Analyst
- ICT business analyst
- Cybersecurity Expert
- Data Analyst
- AI Analyst
- Solutions Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Security Analyst
- Information Technology Subject Expert (Academia)
- Research and Development
What you'll learn
- This one-year low-residency programme provides graduates with the knowledge and experience for being innovative IT experts in specialised areas relating to the fields of Cyber Security, Ubiquitous Computing, Data Analysis or Machine Learning
- Core concepts of Technology Management, Research Methods + Skills and an Applied Project will pave the way to accommodate professional advancements in the technology industry. Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology will develop an ability to solve Information Technology programmes in a systemic and coherent way with an emphasis on analysis and innovation
Recognition
Study method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Wellington
Duration study load
- 1 year full-time in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch + Online Learning
Entry requirements
- Domestic Student Entry Requirements:
- Completed application form
- Applicant must have one of the following:
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline with a B- or higher average, OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Information Technology or a related discipline OR
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or related field
- Special consideration may be offered for admission by the Deputy Chief Executive Academic based on evidence of academic capability and work experience
Course features
- The Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is a 120 credit programme, consisting of two x 20 credit compulsory courses, one x 20 credit elective course, and one x 60 credit Capstone final project
Assessment
- The Applied Project is a core course that is informed by the student’s research/applied interests. It enables students to propose, research and present a novel solution utilising advanced information technology principles and techniques. It provides an opportunity for critical analysis and application of learning informed by current research to an industry issue or real-life scenario
- The Applied Project not only covers the aspects of detailed literature analysis and investigating the solution of a real-life applied problem with the appropriate research methods and techniques but will also help students to develop the skill of engaging in a process of independent critical enquiry around a specific issue
Delivery
- This is a blended programme and students can live anywhere in New Zealand and are required to attend four seminars during the programme at one of our campus locations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. The rest of the course is dleivered via online learning
Subjects
About Whitecliffe College
Whitecliffe College is one of New Zealand’s highest-ranked and awarded research institutions in the private sector and has a long-standing record of academic excellence.
School of Technology
The Whitecliffe School of Technology, formerly known as Computer Power Plus, is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of IT and professional skills training. Thousands of our graduates are now working in rewarding careers. Focused on our students’ success, Whitecliffe consistently strives to see our students and graduates excel in the ICT industry by applying modern teaching/adult learning techniques and industry-relevant courses.
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