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About the Programme The IT sector is growing significantly throughout the world, and the need for highly skilled staff is a significant challenge for this industry in NZ. This Level 7 Diploma provides graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to fill the vacuum between the computer technicians and business managers who have limited understanding about the critical role of information technology in organisations. Graduates of this diploma will be able to critically evaluate the IT capabilities of an organisation and provide vision and strategies to accommodate changing technologies to gain competitive advantage. This programme is approved and accredited by NZQA. Entry Criteria
Start date : Ongoing intakes throughout the year Course Duration : Two academic Year Core Papers Compulsory (all of the following)
Compulsory Papers 530 Organisation and Management Understanding management philosophies and current management practices, the influence of the internal and external environment on organisational behaviour, the importance of ethics and social responsibility, the decision-making process and delegation, the functions and roles of managers, organisational structures and team dynamics. 541 Fundamentals of Marketing Understanding how environmental factors impact on marketing decision-making, analysing the concepts of market segmentation, targeting and positioning, recommending marketing mix variables to allow market strategies, the marketing planning process and buyer behaviour factors. 560 Business Communication Business communication theories and practices, understand self-concept, perception and cultural influences on the communication process, understand interpersonal communication skills, do an oral presentation and various types of business writing, and understand communication flows in an organisation and meeting management. 636 Applied Management Select a local NZ business, research its operation, then write a project proposal with recommendations for improvement, write a report on the application of management concepts to an identified business problem, then critically review the completed project process and the research outcomes. 469 Academic Skills for Business This paper covers business vocabulary, research skills, interpretation of graphs, essay and report writing, note taking and oral presentations. These are all key skills for the business environment. Q601: Strategic Business IT The paper provides an introduction and broad overview of IT application to the information management in organizations, and the role of IT professional in the development and implementation of IT-based solutions to information problems. Broad social context will be included in the delivery and discussion of the IT organizational framework and IT professional context. Opportunities, issues and risks involved with IT and its implications for the rights and responsibilities of IT professionals will be examined Q602: System Analysis & Design The paper focuses on the analysis, design, implementation and documentation of complete business systems. Students will explore various methodologies used in the structured development of the business systems. Q701: Logical Database Design & techniques The paper provides a theoretical approach to database management systems. Topics include Data Security, Web-enabled Systems design and Programming for Systems, Large-scale Databases and Data Warehouses, System Requirements,, Database Performance, and SQL for Database Queries. Physical and logical database design and models will also be included in the paper. Q702: Contemporary IT Practice & Governance This paper examines the major ethical, professional, social and legal issues arising from IT use. This also provides opportunity for students to develop wider appreciation of the implications of their involvement in the process and deal with a variety of ethical situations in the workplace. In addition, the paper provides a general introduction to the management and governance of the information and technology function including frameworks of best practice approaches intended to facilitate the delivery of effective and efficient IT services and communicates governance issues effectively with non-ICT executive management. Q703: Object Oriented Paradigm This paper introduces the basic concepts of object-oriented program design and the fundamental principles of abstraction, modularity and reusability. It also provides a good understanding of, and ability to use, abstract data files, and other associated operations. The topics includes the following themes and associated topics: Characteristics and Benefits of Object-oriented Programming; Elements of the Object Model; Standard Five-Step Approach to Software Development; Object-Oriented Design and Modelling Technique; Objects, Primitive Data and Program Statements; Classes; Static Modifiers, and Interfaces for Implementing Polymorphism; Data Abstraction; Stacks, Queues and Recursion; Object Programming in Windowed Applications; and Application Development for the Internet. This instructor-led paper provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin supporting network security within an organization. Students who complete this course will be able to identify security threats and vulnerabilities, and help respond to and recover from security incidents. Optional Papers Q705 Enterprise Systems and Business Process Modelling The paper provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of the nature and role of enterprise systems and how they may be successfully implemented within organizations. The theory part covers the following topics: characteristics of enterprise systems; the architecture of enterprise application software; enterprise application integration; process and workflow modelling; design of systems around, and implementation of, enterprise application software; and assessment of benefits from enterprise systems. The paper will be enhanced by detailed real-life company case studies. In addition, the paper focuses on common business process models used to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, deliver greater productivity and meet the requirements of clients. It examines the analytical tools that may be used to model, analyse, understand and design business processes. Q706: E-Commerce strategies & Implications for Organisations This paper integrates the organizational, inter-organisational and foundational technological issues in e-Business systems. The fundamentals of trading systems including various types of e-Business models are introduced with the aim to better placed students within an e-Business context. It also provides opportunities to identify the contents and processes involved in e-business planning, strategy development, safeguarding e-business transactions, and management of changes brought about by e-business initiatives. C++ Programming: This paper provides a structured computer programming in the C++ language. It emphasizes structured design, procedural and data abstraction. It covers the control structures and data types in C++.
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