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Overview
This Information Technology (Essentials) certificate at Unitec Institute of Technology provides you with internationally relevant skills and knowledge, which are transferable across a range of disciplines within IT.
These are essential for working in a number of entry-level support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession.
Improve your computer literacy and problem solving skills. Learn in small, interactive groups and further your knowledge of current software applications.
Highlights
- This programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems
- A good mix of practical and theory based learning
- Flipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problem-solving, hands on experimentation, discussion and feedback
- You will be encouraged to use time outside the classroom for individual reflection and researching topics and ideas
- Extra maths support: if you need help with maths, we provide extra tutorials
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Information Technology
- Web Design
- Programming
- Database Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 46
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data View 6 other Short Courses in Information Technology (IT) in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 46
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
- Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
- A minimum of 4 years of secondary education
- Completed NCEA Level 1
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:
- New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2); or
- New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2); or
- New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3); or
- New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3); or
- Provide equivalent Certificate in Computing; or
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
12688 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12688 NZD for the full programme during 4 months. -
National
3400 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3400 NZD for the full programme during 4 months.
Living costs for Auckland
1400 - 2200 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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