Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consist of 120 credits. The courses includes;

Core Courses
Graduate Professional Practice (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)

This course prepares you for the transition into the ICT profession and covers communication skills, team work and topical issues in the industry.

Special Topic (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)

Pursue an area of special interest to you under the guidance of a UCOL Te Pūkenga academic staff member.

Advanced Programming

Software Engineering (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Learn how to design and construct quality software ready for distribution.

Mobile Application Development (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Develop a small, enterprise-level application that provides support for a mobile workforce.

Advanced Database Concepts (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Learn how to design, create and administer a data warehouse using a server-based databased management system.

IT Project Management (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Gain an understanding of project management theory and practice it as it relates to the ICT industry.


Optional courses (choose one of the following):

Advanced System Analysis

Software Process (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Learn how to create quality software applications utilising a modern development approach.

Dynamic Web Solutions (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Learn how to create a dynamic web application utilising a variety of open-source technologies.

Analysis and Design (15 Credits, 16 weeks duration)
Learn how to create quality analysis and design documentation for a moderately complex system.

Software architecture
Software testing
Software contracting
Software engineering
Database architecture
Database administration
Software development
Mobile development
To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for ICT Architects and Administrators, see careers.govt.nz