Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Learn IT the practical way. Gain a broad understanding of the tech world by working on real industry problems. With a wide understanding of programming and web development, you'll be set for the next step.

Programme outline

Develop your programming, web, and database design skills while applying software development concepts. Learn the fundamentals of networking and cybersecurity. Build knowledge of the IT industry. Learn through practical, hands-on courses - guided by supportive team who will help you tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

Career options

Graduates of this diploma will have the skills and knowledge to gain employment in roles such as process mapping, project administration, records management, entry level application administration, and other entry level roles in Information Systems.

Entry requirements

Domestic

Under 20

Over 20

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.

International

IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here.

*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: [email protected] for eligibility details.

About the provider

Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging people, place, culture, and values. 

Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all. 

More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job.  We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals. 

We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.

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