About Postgraduate Diploma In Information Technology in Whitireia Community Polytechnic
This programme is only available for International students. Research the latest developments in an area of interest to you. Update and extend your knowledge through in-depth study of the latest technology in your area of speciality. Enhance your project management skills. Engage in intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving.
What you will learn
- Gain specialist knowledge in a chosen research area
- Learn effective project management
- Elective options include:
- Cyber ethics
- Multimedia application development
- Network security and forensics
- Information management
- Cryptography
- Information assurance
- Network fundamentals
Career options
- Project manager
- Security engineer
- Software developer
- Network manager
- IT systems analyst
- Database manager
Academic qualification equivalents
- A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in information technology or related, or have the acquired skills and knowledge through relevant work or professional experience.
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS:Minimum IELTS 6.5 (no lower than 6.0 in any band), or equivalent
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT : 60 - 90
PTE: 40 - 65
Whitireia Community Polytechnic Highlights
| Location |
3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, New Zealand , Wellington |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Type |
Public |
| Established |
1986 |
| No.of students |
6,194 |
Whitireia New Zealand Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 23160 |
| Science (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22950 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19950 |
| Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses) |
17 Week - 3 Year |
NZD 10625 - NZD 19250 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 2 Year |
NZD 18250 - NZD 21950 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or 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 |
