About Graduate Diploma In Information Technology - Pending Nzqa Approval in Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)
What you will learn
Depending on the course set chosen by students, graduate opportunities include:
Data Science
Data scientist, business intelligence analyst, data management and analytics, database developer, marketing data analytics, systems analyst, business analyst, data warehouse developer, Business Intelligence reporting analyst, social media analytics, data analyst and reporting analyst.
Interaction Design
IT design practice lead, product designer IT, designer in emerging technologies, user experience IT communications lead, quality standards and customer feedback officer, user testing manager, IT test planning, user experience designer, user interface designer, user experience researcher, requirements lead, digital design and content manager, web manager, front-end web developer design integrator.
Networking and Infrastructure
Network engineer, systems engineer, systems engineer/cloud support, ICT support technician, cloud network engineer, infrastructure engineer, network support, network administrator, or service desk support.
Software Development
Full-stack developer, web developer, analyst programmer, AI application developer, system test analyst/engineer, business analyst, net developer, software developer, mobile application developer, game developer, software engineer, system and software tester.
Careers
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology have detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of IT for employment as an IT professional. Opportunities within the IT industry include employment in public organisations, private companies, IT enterprises, self-employment, and teaching.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A three year Bachelor degree or equivalent study/work experience.
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS:
- Postgraduate Diploma and Graduate Diploma in Engineering: 6.5 overall with no sub-score less than 6.0
- Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: 6.0 overall with no sub-score less than 5.5
- Level 5 Diploma: 5.5 overall with no sub-score less than 5.0
TOEFL iBT :
- Postgraduate: Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
- Level 5 Diploma: Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
PTE:
- Postgraduate Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 58
- Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 50
- Level 5 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 42
Wellington Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (7 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 17500 - NZD 20000 |
| Arts (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 17500 - NZD 22750 |
| Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 17500 - NZD 21200 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 17500 - NZD 18250 |
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 |
