Diploma in Software Engineering and Design

Want to be a gaming programmer or software developer?

Growth in the computer gaming industry is proceeding at a rapid rate. An international study by PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts that the computer gaming industry will have annual sales of $68 billion by 2012 and will outpace almost every other form of entertainment, including movies and music*. 

Software development is in high demand too, with the New Zealand Government stating an extra 80,000 IT employees, including application developers, will be needed by 2012.**
This Diploma in Software Engineering and Design will prepare you for the rapidly changing programming industry. The course focuses purely on software engineering, beginning with traditional techniques and swiftly moving to the latest industry standards. 

The course is divided into three major sections - Programming, Analysis and Design and culminates with the Final Project. The project is the opportunity for students to showcase the skills they have acquired on the course. 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.

Course Snapshot

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Papers

Programming

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 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 or Form 6 Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Have an interview.
• Students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent.  If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.

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
• Gaming developer
• Software developer

Further Study

• Degree in Information Technology or similar

How do I Enrol?

Download Enrolment Form (NZ students)