Programme overview
This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of Information Systems, equipping learners with the core IT skills and technical skills and knowledge to meet the needs of a range of Information Systems roles. Develop an understanding of how to provide administration and ongoing support of IT infrastructure in a range of organisations.
Highlights
- Gain essential knowledge of computing to assist a business
- Practical hands-on learning experience in our collaborative learning spaces
- Learn about user experience, human computer interaction and user interface design to inform systems design.
- Learn about fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and gain practical experience to manage hardware and software resources.
- Gain personal and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role.
- You can cross-credit up to 120 credits towards Bachelor of Computing Systems.
Where to from here
Upon successful completion of this programme, you can go onto further study in New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity or Bachelor of Computing Systems.
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement,
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years,; or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.; or
If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements Engineering Principles (HTCS5601) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the core business modelling skills needed for information systems development. |
| Support Concepts and Principles (HTCS5602) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will provide students with the IT technical support concepts and practices needed to manage hardware and software resources. |
| User Interface Design Principles (HTCS5603) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the core user interface design skills needed for information systems development. |
| Quality Assurance and Deployment (HTCS5604) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will provide students with the skills needed to manage testing and quality assurance, deployment, user training, and associated change management in agile and structured team development contexts |
| Database Design Principles (HTCS5605) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the core concepts, techniques, principles and skills needed for database design, development and management. |
| Programming Principles (HTCS5606) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the core concepts, techniques, principles and skills needed for web development. |
| IS Application Project (HTCS5607) | 30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS) | This course will enable students to apply information systems development skills and knowledge to an integrated project in an unfamiliar context. |
