The aim of the programme is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with graduates who have attained a range of Information Technology (IT) knowledge, specialist practices and technical skills in software development.
Graduates of this qualification may progress to the Bachelor of Information Technology, or specialised qualifications such as software testing or software security. Graduates may also obtain employment in software development or testing roles in a range of organisational contexts, where fundamental coding, scripting and testing skills are required.