Students can choose to specialise in one of the following five specialisations: Database administration For those seeking a career in database administration, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development. Database development For those seeking a career in database development, data warehousing and business intelligence, and mobile applications development. Network engineering For those seeking a career in the field of network engineering, network administration, cyber and network security. Software engineering For those seeking a career in the field of software engineering, software development, big data and analytics, mobile applications development and software testing. Web development For those seeking a career in web design/development, web applications development and mobile applications development.

Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification approved by the Centre’s Programme Committee. Special admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. Provisional entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent; or have completed two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieved either NCEA Level 3, or NZ University Entrance, or both.