New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity

Unitec

Subject area

Security Science

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,842

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have attained internationally transferable industry-relevant knowledge and technical skills that will equip them to work in entry-level roles in the specialised field of cybersecurity, or to proceed to further study.

Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having cybersecurity professionals who have developed a security mindset and who are able to identify, mitigate and respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents, and help assure information and systems security, integrity and availability.

Graduates will be capable of operating within the applicable professional standards and practice, both independently and as part of a team.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

It is recommended that people enrolling on programmes hold one of the following: New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) [Ref: 2596]; New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 2597]; New Zealand Diploma in Web Design and Development (Level 5) [Ref: 2598]; New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) [Ref: 2604]; first year of an IT degree; and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. International applicants must also meet English Language Requirements stated in the Unitec s Admission Requirements Policy.

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,842 $6,842
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,863 $8,863
Total $15,705 $15,705

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


Student Success

85%


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

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 10 95 10
Phone: (09) 815 2945
Fax: (09) 815 2905
Email: study@unitec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.unitec.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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