Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

at NorthTec - Whangarei Campus New Zealand

The exciting world of architecture will be unveiled for you with this program which gives you all the skills to work as an architectural technician. You’ll learn the theory of design and construction, and how to work with clients to maximise the success of building projects.

The program will take you from learning basic design principles through to conducting feasibility studies, understanding client requirements and tendering for construction projects.

The program will prepare you to work independently on small and medium scale building projects, of limited complexity, through all stages to completion. You will also be competent to work under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer or architect on large or complex building projects.

This program provides students with an academic pathway into the sports science industry. More than 1700 Northlanders are employed in the sport and recreation sector, making it Northland’s 7th biggest industry by employment.

You’ll develop practical skills to monitor ecosystems and analyse, comprehend and evaluate results, understand how to engage appropriate resources for environmental investigation, and learn to critique social,cultural and policy frameworks and their effect on management decisions.

• A solid background in ecology, conservation,and environmental management.
• Vital skills in field techniques, data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• The chance to make valuable contacts within your chosen field through work placement and research.
• A comprehensive knowledge of, and some solutions to, regional, national and global challenges to biodiversity management.
• The ability to engage appropriate resources for environmental investigation and critique social, cultural and policy frameworks and how they influence management decisions.
• Practical skills to monitor ecosystems and analyse, comprehend and evaluate results.

This program will teach you the principles and techniques involved in environmental management.You’ll gain a practical and theoretical knowledge of terrestrial and marine ecosystems,flora and fauna in New Zealand and learn about sustainability,environmental issues, monitoring and conservation techniques.You’ll also get involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments.

Professionally-trained social workers are always in demand throughout Northland and New Zealand. Our applied degree program is aimed at preparing you for the workplace. You’ll focus on how to practice in a culturally safe manner, developing the skills to be critically reflective and maintaining self-care strategies, including ongoing professional supervision. You’ll learn the theory, then practice your skills by carrying out fieldwork in a variety of settings.

You’ll gain the knowledge and skills required in a competent social worker within the context of ethical practice and accountability. On completion you will receive the Bachelor of Applied Social Work – an approved qualification on the Social Worker Registration Board’s schedule for applying to become a registered social worker.

Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) is designed for those seeking to develop and apply skills in the concept and execution of web development and interface design.

Graduates will be capable of operating within the applicable professional standards and practice, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team under broad supervision, with skills that are internationally relevant.

Technical skills

• Determine client requirements, prepare and present solution(s) which meet client requirements.
• Write scripts appropriate to implement and customise a solution package using frameworks and libraries.
• Design and implement interfaces to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Select, install and configure appropriate plug-in modules to supplement functionality to meet organisational requirements.
• Test functionality and usability to meet client requirements.
• Implement, configure, and publish tested web solution to meet client requirements.

Core IT skills

• Apply communication, personal and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role.
• Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles and practices in a socially responsible manner as an emerging IT professional
• Apply the fundamentals of information systems concepts and practice to support and enhance organisational processes and systems.
• Apply the fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and practice to manage hardware and software resources to meet organisational requirements.

Explore today’s changing and dynamic business environment. Learn to apply management skills at operational and strategic levels.

Learn in an interactive learning environment that reflects the changing nature of business nationally and globally. You will gain an understanding of the factors that impact people’s behaviour in organisations, learn processes to manage projects and change in the workplace, and explore developing and managing people. You have the opportunity to apply your learning to the real world in an industry project.

This program will give you the skills and expertise to manage projects from start to finish, to deliver projects on time and to  budget.Managing projects is an exciting career path and can be utilised anywhere in the world.

You will develop the theory and practical applications required of project managers and also have the opportunity to join the NZ Project Management Institute and complete their professional examinations.

You will study the principles of project management, business finance, operations management, advanced project management and Business Transformation and Change.These skills and knowledge gained will be used as you complete an industry project.

This program aims to develop learners’ skills in project management and the management of information technologies. The program contents include business analysis, system analysis and design, management of information and communication technologies, advanced business analysis and an industry project.

You’ll be in high demand with NorthTec’s unique and comprehensive Bachelor of Nursing.Learn the clinical and interpersonal skills to work in a range of healthcare settings, from hospitals to community-based organisations.
You will complete clinical placements here in Northland, and learn through a blend of classroom and online study, preparing you to become a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of NZ.

The NorthTec curriculum challenges you to go beyond traditional health and illness care to focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing. You will learn how to assess health needs, advise and support people to manage their health, and practice nursing both independently and in collaboration with other health professionals.

You will be able to perform general nursing functions and also delegate to and direct Enrolled Nurses. You will be skilled at developing, implementing and evaluating integrated health care plans in a range of settings and in partnership with individuals, whanau and communities. Your teaching will also ensure that you can demonstrate attributes of a reflective practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and ongoing professional supervision.