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New Zealand Diploma in Software Development

Toi Ohomai

Subject area

Computer Applications and Programming

Qualification

Duration

2

2 Years

Total student fees

$13,168

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification was co-developed by IT Professionals New Zealand (ITPNZ) and NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS).

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained a range of Information Technology (IT) knowledge, specialist practices and technical skills in software development and current ways of working including Agile and DevOps. It will prepare people for employment in an entry-level developer or tester role in a range of organisational contexts, working with applicable professional standards and practice, both as part of a team and independently under broad supervision.

This qualification is designed for people seeking to focus on one or more application domains, such as general Application Development, Web Development, Games Development, and Mobile Applications Development.

Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having graduates with programming skills including software design, coding, and testing, and an ability to work in Agile development environments in all sectors of the economy and society. Graduates of this qualification will have the software development skills that will enable them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and using their digital capability in a range of community and voluntary areas, and to proceed to further study.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Entry to the New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) programme will be in accordance with the criteria specified in the Toi Ohomai's Regulatory Framework (Academic Regulations). Students enrolling are recommended to hold one of the following qualifications, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. NCEA Level 2 or 3 with appropriate credits in mathematics and digital technologies subjects New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) International students must have an IELTS overall Academic Score of 6 (with no band score lower than 5.5), or the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) or equivalent.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

2 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,584 $13,168
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,929 $17,858
Total $15,513 $31,026

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

86%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Fax: (07) 544 2386
Email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz
Web: http://www.toiohomai.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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