Diploma in Software Engineering and Design
Want to develop software or mobile apps?
We can train you to take advantage of the one of the biggest waves of growth happening in the IT sector.
The mobile app market has already taken the world by storm. In 2010 mobile apps generated $5 billion in revenue. By 2014 annual sales are predicted to grow to $58 billion!* In this Diploma you’ll learn programming and development, including for mobile devices.
You’ll also learn skills for engineering video games and other software development.
TradeMe Jobs recently stated that Programmer roles make up a quarter of all IT jobs on their site.**
Our Diploma in Software Engineering and Design will prepare you for the rapidly changing programming industry. You’ll begin with learning traditional programming techniques and swiftly move to the latest industry standards.
The course also includes a ‘Final Project’ where you will work with a real client (where possible). Starting with the client's initial instructions you will design a complete project in an industry standard manner. You will analyse, design and build a working programme which meets your client's specifications. Get trained now in our 1-year Diploma and jump into this thriving industry.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Diploma in Software Engineering and Design |
| Level: | 6 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Start Dates: | Christchurch: 1st July 2013 February 2014 Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch |
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| Domestic Students | $5,920 |
| International Students | $16,700 |
Study Options
| Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch Campuses: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
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Course Content
Visual Basic.Net and C#
- Windows Forms Applications
- Windows Services
- Computer Storage and Data Types
- Decision, Data and Repetition Structures, and Structure Diagrams
- Loops and Recursion
- Arrays and Multi-Dimensional Arrays
- Error Handling
- Operators and Control Flow
- Methods and Parameters
- Inheritance
- Polymorphism
- Encapsulation
- Interfaces
Databases
SQL Management Server 2012.NET Framework 4.0 Data Access
and ADO.NET
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Database Query Methods
- Database Connection Methods
- Setting Up SQL Server
- Creating a Data Connection
- Creating a Parameterized Query
- Connect using SQL Connection Class
- Connect to and Retrieve Data From a SQL Database Using LINQ
Visual Studio 2012
- Using the most recent release of the world’s most popular development platform
Mobile Phone development
- API Interfaces
- SQL Lite Databases
- SD Card Operation
- How to Open a Webpage with WebView
- Write to/Read to Files
- Online Database Communication System
- GPS and the Net SQL: Record your position online
- Geolocation Using XML
- Text to Speech
- Interacting with the SMS Messaging System
- Service and Activity Modules
- Voice Recognition in SMS Messages Program
- Maps – Hashmap for Java, Hashtables for .NET
- Android with JSON
- And more…
ASP
- Web Programming in C#
- Database Programming in C# with SQL
Gaming
- C# with XNA
Final Project
- Major Project by the Student in a Real Environment
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Be a minimum age of 17 years old and have NCEA Level 2 (equivalent to four years secondary education), or be aged over 20.
- Have a National Certificate in Computing (Level 3) or be able to demonstrate strong computer skills. (You may be required to complete an aptitude test).
- Have Year 11 (Form 5) Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Pass an interview
- Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.
- International students must have an academic IELTS score of 6 with no band score under 5.5 or equivalent.
Provisional Entry
Provisional Entry may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.
Graduate Opportunities
- Analyst programmers
- Software developer
- Mobile app developer
- Gaming developer
- Programmer
- Database developer
Further Study
- Degree in Information Technology or similar
How do I Enrol?
 | Download Enrolment Form (NZ students) |
