Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies
Info Systems
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
This one-year graduate diploma complements your existing degree and equips you with the necessary skills to enter innovative ICT roles, with options to specialize in areas like information systems, networking, software, or web development.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop ICT specialisation
Specialize in information systems, web/software development, or network administration based on prior learning and career goals.
Apply ICT theory to practice
Integrate practical and theoretical knowledge in analysis, design, development, and implementation of business information systems.
Workplace readiness
Participate in workplace assignments to gain real-world ICT industry experience.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies is aimed at graduates from non-IT disciplines who wish to gain practical and theoretical skills for careers in the ICT sector. The program covers core areas such as analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business information systems, alongside specializations in information systems, web/software development, or network administration. The program provides flexibility in study path, accommodating prior knowledge and intended area of specialization, with workplace assignments as an integral component.
Course Content
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Introduction to Networks
- Operating Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Database Design
- IT Practitioner Fundamentals
- Computational Methods
- System Infrastructure
- Network Infrastructure
- Routing and Switching Essentials
- Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
- Best Programming Practices (Web and Mobile Development)
- Interactive Media Development
- Database Administration
- Web Development
- Software Engineering
- Best Programming Practices (C# .NET)
- Best Programming Practices (Java)
- Best Programming Practices (Server Side Programming - PHP)
- Professional Practice
- Enterprise Solutions Deployment
- IT Service Management
- Research for Information Solutions
- Introduction to Enterprise Solutions Architecture
- Introduction to Enterprise Intelligence and Analytics
- Wireless Local Area Networks
- Network Security
- DevOps
- Cloud Services
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information and Communication Technology
Software Development
Network Administration
Cyber Security
Database Development
Future employment opportunities might be
App Developer