Postgraduate Diploma (Information Systems and Technology)
Field of Study:
NZ$21,036/Yr
- The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology (PGDipIST) is an advanced qualification in Information Systems for specialist IT graduates.
- Graduates will become globally aware and understand, analyze and critique national and international perspectives on information systems and technology.
- This diploma will allow graduates to jump ahead and take on innovative leadership or management roles in ICT.
- The PGDipIST will comprise taught courses and seminars, and students can choose to undertake a research project (including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings) or an internship.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | NZ$21036 (NZD 21036) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | NZ$12139 (NZD 12139) |
Health Insurance | NZ$410 (NZD 410) |
Books and Supplies | NZ$521 (NZD 521) |
Other fees | NZ$2611 (NZD 2611) |
Total Cost | NZ$15681 (NZD 15681) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are required to have a relevant bachelor's degree.
- A student wishing to study the PGDipIST is required to have completed a bachelor’s degree (eg, a BCom) with a grade average of B or better in 300-level Information Systems or other related courses, or have a related qualification.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Career and Placement after Course
Increasingly, postgraduate diplomas are becoming more recognizable in the international market, and ICT-specific skills are critical to the growth and development of many business sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand. There is also evidence of a growing demand for biculturally competent and work-ready IS graduates, who are able to apply cultural concepts and theories to organizational situations across a wide range of organizations, industries, and countries.
This Diploma will allow graduates to jump ahead and take on innovative leadership or management roles in ICT. Graduates will be well suited to work in a range of roles including business/systems analyst, IS consultant, IS manager, and software developer.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentNZ$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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