Whitireia New Zealand

Course Details

Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6)

Course Description

Programme Overview: This diploma is a level 6 qualification. It extends and reinforces the knowledge and skills gained from the L5 courses. It is an exit qualification from the Bachelor of Information Technology, after the completion of the Level 6 papers. Programme Outline: The Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) requires successful completion of 240 credits (120 credits from Level 5) drawn from a range of computing and business courses, which have a high practical content. Four of the networking principle and practice modules contained in this programme prepare students for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) qualification. Students are able to sit an external, independent exam to gain this qualification which is recognised by industry organisations around the world. Whitireia is an accredited Cisco Networking Academy.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Work opportunities include trainee programmer or analyst, network or database administrator, computer trainer, helpdesk analyst, user/systems support, trainee webpage developer.




Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) Whitireia New Zealand