Information Technology Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Overview

Information Technology at Open Polytechnic of New Zealand includes a range of practical courses aligned with industry need.

When you graduate you’ll be a confident information technology (IT) practitioner, ready to work in a range of roles. You will have specialist knowledge to work in areas such as:

• software development
• web technologies

• database systems.

This qualification will give you the knowledge and understanding of the application of IT in the workplace.

You will have the ability to:

• critically evaluate key information technology concepts and techniques to help resolve information technology-related problems in a range of contexts
• manage information technology projects
• plan, develop, implement, and manage IT systems to meet specific market or organisational needs
• identify workplace requirements by selecting and implementing an appropriate software application-based IT solution
• apply the knowledge and skills of software or web development, to address workplace need
• identify the ethical, social and legal issues associated with the development and application of IT systems in the workplace
• adapt resourcefully in a rapidly changing IT environment and to operate knowledgeably, productively and professionally in producing the specified outcome
• communicate information, arguments, ideas and issues clearly and effectively as appropriate in information technology and business settings