About New Zealand Diploma In Systems Administration (level 6) in Manukau Institute of Technology
Programme highlights
Graduates with the skills to secure Information Technology (IT) systems are in high demand.
Make sure you have the right skills to advance your career in IT security. You will learn how to manage and secure databases and networks and skills in finding and fixing problems. When you graduate, you will be ready for a well-paid job in IT support or systems administration. You will also have the skills to quickly move into more advanced roles, such as senior system administrator or application support analyst.
Career Opportunities
This programme was developed after wide consultation with schools, industry, and community stakeholders to include cutting edge information and communication technologies, IT knowledge and skills. This combination of technical and core skills will prepare you for employment in a range of IT technical support roles or as a pathway more advanced roles or further study.
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to gain employment in entry level roles such as IT technician, help desk, Tier 1 and 2 desktop support, systems administration, or in applications support. Graduates also have the background to progress into more advanced roles such as senior system administrator or application support analyst roles.
Academic qualification equivalents
- All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with passes of 55% in 4 academic subjects
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Academic) score of 50
Manukau Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19500 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
8 Month - 1 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
Manukau Institute of Technology Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1970 |
| No. of Students |
15000 |
| Cost of Attendance |
21,807-24,052 NZD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
