About Postgraduate Diploma In Applied Information Technology in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an advanced programme of study, covering a wide range of areas, in order to further their academic subject area knowledge of Information Technology and research skills, in order to obtain employment or advance their careers.

Career/further opportunities

Graduates of this programme (depending on their previous education, experience and choice of electives) could work in positions of responsibility in business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, information security and forensics, information technology management, project management, software development and software quality assurance.  

Graduates may also apply to enrol in the Master of Applied Information Technology, with up to 90 cross-credits.

Academic qualification equivalents

• One year successful undergraduate study at a recognised tertiary institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS         :        Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
• TOEFL        :        Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
• PTE             :        (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50

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.