The academic entry requirement for the PGDipIT is one of the following:

An undergraduate degree in computing at a recognised educational institute; or
An undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g. business, visual arts, and science) and appropriate IT work experience in a junior/middle management position.
Tertiary graduates who have appropriate work experience in a middle/senior management position and wish to improve their skills and gain a higher level qualification may also apply.

For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply).
Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement).
IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
Completion of accepted international English language proficiency tests (refer to NZQA English language entry requirements for international students) with scores equivalent to the IELTS scores above.