The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and experience in their chosen field of study: Cyber Security, Ubiquitous Computing, Data Analysis, or Machine Learning.
It PGDipIT prepares graduates for senior technology roles with capability for more rapid career and technological advancement.
This programme focuses on building existing knowledge, developing research capability and creating innovative solutions in a chosen area of interest.
Graduates will build on existing knowledge, develop research capability, and create innovative solutions in a chosen topic or area of interest.
This qualification provides a pathway for graduates and students wishing to engage in higher level studies or progress their career in the IT industry.
Some specialist courses are 85% aligned with IT Industry Certifications.
Available Industry certifications are Ethical Hacking, Network Defender, Digital Forensics and Chief Information Security Officer.
Students have an opportunity to achieve industry certifications while completing PGDipIT.
1 Year
Full-time or part-time options
March 2025 Intake
31/03/2025
Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Wellington Campus
Christchurch Campus
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
Domestic: $8,736 + $300 Student Services Levy
International: $24,000+ $300 Student Services Levy
Further study options:
Level 9 Master of Information Technology with specialisations in Data Science and Cyber Security
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
NZQA Level 8 (120 Credits)
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
Whitecliffe is an Academic Partner of EC-Council, Microsoft, CompTIA, RedHat, Oracle, and Cisco.
Students can obtain free international certifications training material for the above-mentioned industry leaders.
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Applicants must
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International applicants must
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:
This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.
Required IT Specifications:
Recommended IT Specifications:
Minimum Hardware requirements
Minimum Operating System
Not Supported:
The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within their respective industries. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.
Amal is a Microsoft as well as Cisco Certified Trainer with wide experience in all aspects of the ...
Elaine joined the School of Information Technology at Whitecliffe in May 2024, where she teaches ...
Pinal Shah is a seasoned educator, researcher, author, and creative professional with over 15 yea ...
Muhammad is an experienced computer engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully completi ...
Shahbaz Chattha is an expert Computer Engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully comple ...
John has been an IT Trainer for over 30 years. John joined Whitecliffe as a Lab Assistant in 2023 ...
Simon holds a PhD in Computer Science (specializing in Cybersecurity) from the University of Cant ...
