Graduate Diploma in Informatio - Massey Universi

IT Project Management | IT Services Management | Information Systems Security | Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | Database Management and Design

Timing

Part time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The program emphasizes both business management and software development skills, equipping graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the IT industry. It can be completed in one year full-time or spread over several years part-time, with most courses available via distance learning. Graduates are highly sought-after in the IT industry, with high demand in areas such as software development, testing, and data management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Massey University Graduate Diploma in Information Sciences (GradDipInfSc) is designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a non-related field who seek to retrain or upskill in the information sciences. Many students opt for distance learning (online study) due to their full-time work commitments. Many graduates find it advantageous to complete the Graduate Diploma "with no endorsement." This allows them to select the courses that most interest them across the range of subjects, and is highly encouraged. The program emphasizes both business management and software development skills, equipping graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the information technology industry and the applied skills needed to excel as ICT professionals.

Outline:

The GradDipInfSc requires 120 credits, typically consisting of eight courses: five at the 300-level and three at the 200-level. The program is awarded without a specialization. It can be completed in one year as a full-time student or spread over several years as a part-time student. Part-time study is recommended, as it allows you to acquire the necessary prerequisites and balances studies with work commitments.

Careers:

Graduates of the GradDipInfSc are highly sought-after in the IT industry, with high demand in areas such as software development, testing, business analysis, network security, project management, and data/database management.

Other:

The program offers significant flexibility for students with previous degrees. However, prerequisites for 200-level and 300-level courses in Computer Science and Data Science are not waived due to the need for programming knowledge. If you aim for a career in software development but lack programming experience, you will need to take some computer science courses. To enroll in 200-level Computer Science courses, you need to complete 159101 and 159102, which are not part of your Graduate Diploma (due to being 100-level). Students are strongly advised to discuss their study plans with program advisors prior to course selection.

Limitations:

This extraction is based on the provided context as of November 2023.