Graduate Diploma in Information Design and Management (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Transform your career with in-demand expertise in information design.
Increasingly, integrated mobile technology and social media platforms have become a key toolkit for communicating content to users, alongside traditional media. This programme will teach you key concepts and skills needed to create and manage this content. The focus is on creating effective user-centred content relevant to an information-driven age.
Specific skills covered include:
• Plain language writing for specific audiences
• Research and analysis
• Solving communication problems
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Visual design
• User experience design
• Strategies for managing information in organisations
• Usability testing
What does the programme consist of?
The Graduate Diploma in Information Design and Management builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the four certificate courses. It focuses on more specialised areas including:
• Information and content management
• Usability testing
• A work-integrated learning component (Internship or Professional Project) to provide evidence or your ability to put your learning in to practice for real clients.
How will I study?
You will study online with experienced tutors, within our learning management system. You can study part-time, one or two courses per semester, or full-time, four courses per semester. As a rule, one 15 credit course is about eight hours study per week. Study is fully semesterised, with enrolments being accepted in February and July each year.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree.
Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) or evidence of practical, professional or educational experience supporting their ability to work at this level.
What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
OR
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS test report form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.