Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

at Aspire 2 International - Auckland Campus New Zealand

This qualification equips you with the capabilities to integrate into New Zealand businesses and contribute confidently to their success. Explore issues facing SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), non-for-profit, commercial and global organisations, and deepen your existing knowledge in business communication, organisational change, marketing management, accounting, finance and strategic management. Manage and complete a business project and graduate with real world relevance that will give you a leading edge.

Lay the foundations for industry success with this practical one year program. Build your skills in customer service, food and beverage supervision, commercial accommodation management, operations, resource management and more. Plus gain your Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) and get real-life experience recruiting and training a customer service team.

This program gives you an integrated approach to IT, keeping you ahead of the game and setting you up for career success both in New Zealand and the global marketplace. Gain a highly regarded qualification and develop the advanced IT knowledge and expertise to work effectively in a range of exciting roles. Want to be an IT project manager, software or web developer? Keen to work as a system analyst, programer, database or network administrator.This graduate diploma is your best next step.

Develop specialised skills to forge a career in the industry of your choice. Build practical proficiency in relevant business settings and sharpen your critical thinking, strategic decision making and advanced analytic skills. Gain real world experience in a retail, project management or tourism and hospitality management environment – and graduate not only with a highly relevant, multi-disciplinary qualification but also with invaluable industry networks and business links in New Zealand.

This program has two components:

Compulsory – You will gain the fundamental concepts and skills you need in basic business management and planning, to deliver workable business solutions. Skills include people management, organisational behaviour, marketing and business communication, applied accounting, budgeting and strategic operational management.

Specialisation – You will focus on a specific area of business management, consisting of two modules, in your area of interest.

Want an awesome job as an entry or mid-level hospitality manager Or looking to start your own hospitality business. This hands-on program will give you a leading edge! Learn how to manage and develop staff, analyse and boost financial performance, drive sales and achieve success in this fast-paced industry. Hone your communications and leadership skills and understand  the issues facing New Zealand’s hospitality industry.

Learn everything you need to know about systems administration and become an invaluable member of any organisation. Learn to implement technologies for systems and network services, manage a directory service, and master automated system and applications software deployment. You’ll also develop data storage solutions, write scripts to automate standard system procedures and administer infrastructure for remote network access. Plus, you’ll fine tune your communication, information design, personal and interpersonal skills.

Every organisation needs technical support workers to keep their business humming – and in New Zealand they’re in short supply. Learn to install IT hardware and systems software, and build your operational knowledge of networking, database administration and IT service management. Tackle troubleshooting, problem solving and interface design and learn how to create basic computer applications. Plus, you’ll hone your communication skills, and gain an understanding of professional, legal and ethical principles and practices in New Zealand’s IT sector.