Unitec Institute of Technology

Graduate Diploma in Computing
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[GDipComp]
7, 120 1.0Full-time for one year or part-time options available
Starts February or July
250 places
CA2297
Mt Albert campus
NZ$ 4983
International fees
Programme summary
Further your computing career, at a time and pace that suits you. Select the topics that interest you the most – from programming and analysis to networks and databases.
Are you already working with computers but don’t have a formal qualification, or do you have a degree in a different discipline and want to move into the IT sector? The Graduate Diploma in Computing aims to equip you with substantial problem-solving skills in an area of your interest. Specialise in one of three distinct pathways: data communication/networks, software development or business analysis.
Highlights
- Can serve as a bridge into the postgraduate computing programmes.
- Flexibility: you choose what courses interest you the most – from programming, software and hardware, to databases, networking, information systems and the internet. You can also develop testing and quality assurance skills, along with the project planning skills to lead a small in-house IT project.
- Practise your skills on cutting-edge computer technology.
- Highly qualified professionals as your lecturers.
- Small classes that ensure plenty of one-on-one time with your lecturers.
- Individual support: new students will be enrolled by the Programme Leader for an approved programme of study and given their timetables individually.





