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Postgraduate Diploma in InformationTechnology (Level 8)
Research the latest development in an area ofinterest to you. Update and extend your knowledge through in-depth study of thelatest technologies in your area of specialty. Enhance your Project Managementskills.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technologywill be able to: work effectively in multicultural teams and exerciseleadership as required, engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, critique andproblem-solving.
Choose hands-on learning relevant to your career from a range ofoptions including:
· Data-Mining
· Cloud Computing
· Business Analyst
· Business Intelligence
· ICT Infrastructure
· Information Management
· Mobile Devices
· Network Design and Management
· Security and Forensics
· Quality Assurance
· System Architecture
PROGRAMMEOUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS – Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Level 7
NB:Papers offered are conditional on student numbers
Paper Code: 7322 |
Course Title: Software Development |
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This paper covers the use advanced programming techniques in C# to develop software applications. It covers the use of design patterns in designing software, test driven development for quality assurance, and programming techniques generics and multi-threaded applications. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the .Net framework for the development of windows applications. |
Paper Code: 7323 |
Course Title: Systems Analysis, Design and Control |
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This paper aims to enable effective and knowledgeable choice by the IT professional of the most suitable development methods for any type of information system and software development project. The major methodologies are analysed and compared. Specialised techniques for analysis, design, and control of systems are covered along with investigation of the research into software development methods such as the agile methods. |
Paper Code: 7325 |
Course Title: Project Management for Information Technology |
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This paper aims to enable students to understand and use appropriate project management principles for the development of business or software systems, perform a feasibility study that evaluates the technical, financial, environmental, legal, and operational factors of a project, create a project plan for a complex business problem and perform risk analysis and task prioritisation for a complex project. |
Paper Code: 7326 |
Course Title: Information Systems in Management |
AIM |
This paper aims to enable students to understand how information systems provide solutions to organisational problems and challenges and to understand the importance of plans and strategies relating to the management of the IS function and the nature and role of management support systems as aids in management decision-making, with particular emphasis given to decision support systems. |
Paper Code: 7327 |
Course Title: Middleware |
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This paper aims to enable students to understand the underlying principles of middleware and apply these principles and concepts of middleware to identify and solve information architecture and interconnectivity problems.
It also introduces students to research techniques and topics in the field of middleware needed to evaluate and implement middleware solutions. |
Paper Code: 7328 |
Course Title: Human Computer Interaction |
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This paper introduces the principles of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in relation to the design and implementation of computer systems. It gives students experience of different application development tools in the design, implementation and documentation of user interfaces, and introduces techniques used for the evaluation of usability. |
Paper Code: 7329 |
Course Title: Data Models and Databases |
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This paper investigate the issues involved in the management, administration, security and system performance of database management systems (DBMSs), including implementing practical solutions to some of these. Apply data modelling techniques to a complex system. |
Paper Code: 7330 |
Course Title: Special Topic (Web Application Development) |
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This paper aims to enable students to understand the underlying principles of a specific topic relating to information and communications technology , apply the underlying principles and concepts to the identification and solution of unstructured problems in unfamiliar settings, research the topic and evaluate and implement novel methods of solving problems related to the topic. In 2013 this paper will cover Advanced topics in Web Application Development. |
Paper Code: 7337 |
Course Title: Systems Administration and VoIP |
AIM |
This paper will cover the design and implementation of a server to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and various wide area connections. |
Paper Code: 7338 |
Course Title: Internet Security and Wireless Technologies |
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This paper will consider Cisco Systems Security and Wireless equipment. |
Level 8
NB:Papers offered are conditional on student numbers
Paper Code: 8401 |
Course Title: Research in Information Technology |
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To provide students with a framework for applied research in information technology through examining research methods and publications, with particular reference to research into the impact of information technology on society. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Research methods (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed), research literature, impact of information technology on society (including digital divide, ethical issues, cultural and gender perspectives, environmental and social challenges). |
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Paper Code: 8410 |
Course Title: Business Analysis for Information Technology |
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To enable students to manage all aspects of business process development. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, case studies of IT-related business analysis projects, business process management, case management, analysis of requirements (for ambiguities, incompleteness, unstated constraints and conflicts), progressive elaboration in software development methodologies, automation of decisions. |
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Paper Code: 8411 |
Course Title: Business Intelligence and Data Mining |
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To provide students with a framework for identifying and aligning computer-based data analysis strategies with organisational goals in order to create and sustain competitive advantage. |
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Business intelligence, data mining tools and techniques, analysis of very large data sets. |
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Paper Code: 8412 |
Course Title: Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure |
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To enable students to critically analyse cloud computing and other advances in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and recommend a workable solution (including cloud-related technology) for a given ICT environment. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Benefits and challenges of cloud computing, advances in ICT infrastructure. |
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Paper Code: 8413 |
Course Title: Conceptual Data Modelling |
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To provide students with a framework for formalising the data requirements of organisations at a conceptual level, with particular emphasis on the modelling of constraints that control the behaviour of organisations. |
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Approaches to requirements engineering, conceptual and internal models, business rule taxonomies, object role modelling. |
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Paper Code: 8414 |
Course Title: Information Management |
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To provide students with a perspective of using information systems (IS) strategically in their organisations in order to manage information as a critical resource through planning, developing, implementing and evaluating information management from a managerial perspective with an understanding of impacts on stakeholders. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
IS for strategic advantage, development and maintenance of applications, change management, management of outsourcing, user support, managing clients, controls, security and disaster recovery, performance, IS personnel. |
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Paper Code: 8415 |
Course Title: Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices |
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To provide students with a framework for the development of multimedia applications for the mobile devices. |
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Mobile operating systems, Java programming, human computer interaction (HCI), graphics and animation, business, technical and social implications. |
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Paper Code: 8416 |
Course Title: Network Design and Management |
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To provide students with in-depth understanding of the concepts and procedures used in requirements analysis, design, installation, and management of computer and communication networks. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Security threats (including denial of service, distributed denial of service, SQL injection, and social engineering attacks), security countermeasures to prevent or mitigate those threats (including firewalls, virtual private networks, and honeypots), digital forensic investigation techniques (including acquisition, preservation, analysis and presentation). |
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Paper Code: 8417 |
Course Title: Network Security and Forensics |
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To provide students with a broad knowledge of critical security threats to computer network systems and possible countermeasures, and to provide knowledge of best practice and techniques for investigating breaches of security. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Security threats (including denial of service, distributed denial of service, SQL injection, and social engineering attacks), security countermeasures to prevent or mitigate those threats (including firewalls, virtual private networks, and honeypots), digital forensic investigation techniques (including acquisition, preservation, analysis and presentation). |
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Paper Code: 8418 |
Course Title: Quality Assurance and Testing |
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To provide students with in-depth understanding of methodologies and techniques used in software testing and quality assurance. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Methodologies and techniques used in software testing and quality assurance, software metrics, software quality improvement. |
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Paper Code: 8419 |
Course Title: Systems Architecture and Technology Integration |
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To provide students with an understanding of a range of information system, telecommunications and mobile architectures, and how to integrate these into an enterprise architecture. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Computer architectures and operating systems and their suitability in various business environments, integration of information technology, telecommunications and mobile computing in a business environment. |
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Paper Code: 8420 |
Course Title: Special Topic in Information Technology |
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To enable students to understand the underlying principles of a specific topic relating to information and communications technology, apply the underlying principles and concepts to the identification and solution of unstructured problems in unfamiliar settings, research the topic and evaluate and implement novel methods of solving problems related to the topic. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Background, underlying principles, major concepts, business, technical and social implications, technological solution. |
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Paper Code: 8421 |
Course Title: Research Project |
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To provide students with the opportunity to research, select, integrate and apply a range of techniques and technologies to solve a workplace problem or to investigate a solution to a generic problem in information and communications technology. |
COURSE CONTAINS |
Problem statement, objectives, literature review, evaluation of techniques, technologies and methods of solution. |
CAMPUS
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Duration |
Porirua |
2015: 16 February, 20 July |
One year; full-time; part-time options available |
Auckland City |
2015: 9 February, 2 June, 14 September |
One year; full-time; part-time options available |
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International Fees: $21,950NZD
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International students
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Career Opportunities
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