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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 Business Systems (back to courses available page)

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Duration*
13 months
Enrolment Fee NZD
$500
Course Fee NZD
$15,000
Course description
  • Operating systems
  • Hardware and networks
  • Microsoft software applications
  • Design and build a database
  • The internet
  • Accounting fundamentals
  • Electronic accounting concepts
  • Structured programming
  • Visual Basic .Net
  • e-Commerce
  • Extended customer service
  • Program design and maintenance
  • Systems development
  • Information systems
  • Professional development
  • Employment preparation
  • Group development project
  • Electives - Cobol, C, Java or Visual Basic .Net programming or Internet web stream

Programming/Web
Development/Design
The Diploma of Business Systems offers skills in networking, systems analysis, database management and programming in a range of languages plus the opportunity to train in Internet technology and web related skills to provide strong opportunities in a web based career.

Major Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Complete computing tasks and functions in a number of operating system environments
  • Code a well structured solution to a problem in a variety of programming languages
  • Configure and administer a local area network
  • Use common word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database and accounting packages
  • 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-Business Developer
e-Commerce Developer
Programmer
Web Developer
Business System Developer
Database Administrator
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
e-Commerce Specialist
Webmaster
Analyst Programmer
Systems Analyst
Contract Manager
Database Manager
IT Manager


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