Diploma in Software Engineering and Design
Want to develop games, software or phone 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: | February, April or July |
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| Domestic Students | $5,695 |
| International Students | $16,700 |
Study Options
| Christchurch Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
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Papers
Programming
- Introductory algorithms
- Visual Basic.NET
- C# Programming
- Analysis and Design
- Rapid Application Development (RAD)
- Structure Diagrams
- Data Analysis
- Objected Oriented analysis using UML
- Visual C++.NET for Game Programming
- Handheld device application 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 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
- Students for whom English is a second language must 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
- Mobile app developer
- Programmer
Further Study
- Degree in Information Technology or similar
How do I Enrol?
Last Chance for Applications!
We only have places available in a few courses, but are taking waiting list applications for most courses. If you're still thinking of studying, apply now!
To enrol, download and print these files:
 | Download Enrolment Form (NZ students) |
Last Chance for Applications!
We only have places available in a few courses, but are taking waiting list applications for most courses. If you're still thinking of studying, apply now!