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"I quit my job (at NBNZ) in June 2003 and by June 2004, I had an IT diploma and a new job in IT."
Andrew, (Diploma of eBusiness Support)


Diploma of Information Systems (Software Development) (back to courses available page)


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Duration*
11 months

Enrolment Fee NZD
$500

Course Fee NZD
$15,000

Course description
  • Design and build a database
  • The internet and e-commerce
  • Accounting fundamentals
  • Electronic accounting concepts
  • Structured programming
  • Introduction to Cobul
  • Visual Basic .Net programming
  • Help desk problem solving
  • program design and maintenance
  • Extended customer service
  • C++ programming
  • Systems development
  • Information systems analysis
  • Group development project
  • Professional development
  • Employment preparation
  • Electives - Cobol or C or Java or Visual Basic .Net programming

Programming
The Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) course incorporates the comprehensive study and hands-on experience with a range of different programming languages to aid in the development of software solutions. Such skills will be held in high regard with the paramount importance that programming plays in developing integrated business solutions for organisations.

Major Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use common word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database and accounting packages
  • Code a well structured solution to a problem in a variety of programming languages
  • Document, code and debug computer programs using various programming languages
  • Analyse client requirements and design, develop, code and evaluate the appropriate business solution
  • Demonstrate communication, problem solving, time management, goal setting, planning and customer relation skills

Career paths

CAREER ENTRY
e-Commerce Programmer
Programmer
Software Developer
Database Administrator

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Programming Specialist
e-Commerce Specialist
Analyst Programmer
Contract Manager
IT Manager



(*Based on: Full-time study load of 5 shifts per week of 5 hours per shift)