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Diploma in Applied Computing (DipAppCompL6) Level 6

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This course of study develops your career as an intermediate IT professional with opportunities ranging from software programming and web development to network administration.

Gain knowledge and skills in programming, hardware and operating systems, data communications and multimedia applications.

Certain papers can be credited to the second year of the University of Waikato's Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Content Details

To complete the qualification you'll need to complete 120 credits. As a full-time student you'll need to choose three 20 credit courses in both semesters.

20 Credit Courses
6200* GUI Programming [5000]
6101* Internet and Web Development [5000 & 5101]
6102* Business Systems
6103* Database Practice and Experience
6104 Business Management (choose from NZDipBus courses 633 Human Resource Management or 636 Applied Management)
6200# Hardware and Operating Systems [5002]
6300 Help Desk [5001 & 5003]
6302 User Interface Design [5000 & 5003]
6303 Data Communications – Services [5002]
6304 Project Management and QA (leading to CompTIA Project +) [5000, 5001, 5002 & 5003]
6305 Webmaster Technical [5001] [co–requisite 6303]
6310 Mathematics and Statistics

15 Credit Courses
6306 Network Fundamentals
6307 Routing Protocols and Concepts
6308 LAN Switching & Wireless
6309 Accessing the WAN

These four courses will prepare you to take the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam.

Key
[] The number in brackets denotes prerequisites
* Compulsory for the degree pathway
# Strongly recommended for students intending to exit at Level 6

Entry

  • Diploma in Applied Computing Level 5 (DipAppCompL5)
  • or, successful completion of other equivalent Level 5 programmes or qualifications , which are determined by cross credits or assessment of prior learning (APL )
  • or, other qualification that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 or TOEFL score of 550.

Indicative Fees

  • $763 per 20 credit course, incl. course related costs
  • $572 per 15 credit course

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications Gained

Upon successful completion of the programme you will receive:

  • Diploma in Applied Computing Level 6

You may also gain industry certificates depending on your choice of courses.

Career Opportunities

PC user support, intermediate software programmer, multimedia or web developer, network or computer service technician.

Study Pathways

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Pathways