Diploma of Information Systems (DIS) Level 5

Summary

Course Overview

The Diploma of Information Systems (DIS) Level 5 is an introduction to the applications of computer science within a business environment. It covers basic and intermediate programming in Java combined with the core elements of business management. It is an eight-month programme with entry from High School graduation and academic IELTS 5.5 overall. This programme is ideal for students who wish to combine business and IT and consists of two 16-week trimesters, each with four papers (total of eight papers).  It  has a pathway onto the BCIS degree at AUT University with a semester’s credit. The DIS was first approved by NZQA in 2002 and taught initially by ACG Business School, which was acquired by ICL in 2007 and renamed ICL Business School. Previously there were three entry levels: Standard, Accelerated and Year One.

 

Course Length

8 months. Two 16 week trimesters

 

Course Scheduling

Two trimesters of 16 weeksEight papers of 15 credits eachFour papers per trimesterTwo hour classes per paper

 

Total credits 120

 

Graduate Outcomes

Students will gain practical skills and knowledge that can be used in the workplace and develop academic skills in order to pursue further studies. Students will be able to cross credit to gain entry into University in New Zealand.