Postgraduate Diploma in Software Development–PGDipSwDev 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MSwDev degree shall have:

(i) completed a degree of a tertiary institution in New Zealand with an average grade of at least B; and

(ii) demonstrated a basic level of competence in programming;

(iii) been accepted by the Head of the School of Engineering and Computer Science as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Engineering for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

Note: Students with a qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science (or a similar subject), or with substantial experience in software development in industry will not be accepted into the programme.

1. (a) The course of study for the PGDipSwDev shall consist of:

SWEN 501, SWEN 502, SWEN 504

2. A candidate for the PGDipSwDev must be enrolled full time, and shall normally complete the degree within 12 months of first enrolling in it, but must complete it within 24 months.

3. (a) A candidate for the MSwDev who has completed Part 1 of the MSwDev but has not completed Part 2 may be awarded the PGDipSwDev.