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Sri Lanka (26/09/2011)
Universities
Academic Qualifications
The qualifications awarded by the Universities specified in the lists below qualify for the points indicated:
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Qualification
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Abbreviation*
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor degree (General with no major of study***)
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B
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6
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40
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Bachelor of Architecture
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BArch
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Laws
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LLB
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering
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BScEng
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)
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BTech (Eng)
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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MBBS
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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BDS
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
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BVS
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7
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50
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Bachelor degree (Special*** or Honours***)
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BS
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7**
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50
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Bachelor degrees other than those stated above
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Refer to NZQA
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Postgraduate Diploma following a Bachelor degree
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PgD
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7**
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50
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Master degree
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M
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8**
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50
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Master of Philosophy
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MPhil
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9
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60
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Doctor of Philosophy
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PhD
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10
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60
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Other Doctorate degrees
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Refer to NZQA
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* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates.
** If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
*** An academic transcript or mark sheet must be presented together with the original award certificate for this qualification. If the academic transcript or mark sheet for a Bachelor degree (General) specifies a major of study, the applicant should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Note: All honorary degrees must be referred to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were taken outside of Sri Lanka, including courses which have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications please refer to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Awarding Institutions
The following Universities may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.
For the purposes of the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment ‘Any date’ or ‘until’ refers to a date on or after 1960.
Institution
(Previous names and dates of change, and alternative institution names which may be included on the award certificate are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only.)
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Qualification awarded from
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Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
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B 1999
BS 1984
PgD and MPhil 1989
M 1985
PhD 1991
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Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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B, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1986
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General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
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B and BScEng 1991
M 2003
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Open University of Sri Lanka
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B 1986
BTech (Eng) and BS 1987
PgD 1990
M 1993
MPhil 1988
PhD 2000
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Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
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B and BS 1996
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Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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BS and PgD 1998
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South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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B and BS 1996
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University of Ceylon
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B, LLB, BScEng, MBBS, BDS, BVS, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD until 1972
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University of Colombo
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B, LLB, MBBS, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1978
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University of Jaffna
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B, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1978
MBBS 1983
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University of Kelaniya
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B and BS 1978
MBBS 1996
PgD 1999
M and MPhil 2000
PhD 2001
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University of Moratuwa
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B, BArch, BScEng, BS, PgD, M and MPhil 1978
PhD 1999
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University of Peradeniya
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B, BScEng, MBBS, BDS, BVS, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1978
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University of Ruhuna
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B and BS 1984
BScEng 2003
MBBS 1985
PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1988
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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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B and BS 1978
MBBS and PgD 1997
M and MPhil 1998
PhD 1999
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University of Sri Lanka
(Note: degrees awarded by University of Sri Lanka, Jaffna campus were not awarded until 1974)
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B, BArch, LLB, BScEng, MBBS, BDS, BVS, BS, PgD, M, MPhil and PhD 1972-1978
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University of the Visual and Performing Arts
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BS 2005
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UVA Wellassa University
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B 2009
BS and PgD 2010
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Vidyalankara University
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B and BS until 1972
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Vidyodaya University
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B and BS until 1972
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Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
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B and BS 1999
PgD 2006
M 2007
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Other institutions
The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated from the dates shown.
Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only.
Aquinas College of Higher Studies (Aquinas University College)
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Arts (General)
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2005
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6
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40
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Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
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2005
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counselling
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2005
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Information Technology
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2005
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7
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50
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Institute of Surveying and Mapping
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Science (Surveying Science)
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1990
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7
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50
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National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Marine Science (General)
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2003
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (Special)
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2003
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science in Boat Building and Naval Architecture (Special)
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2003
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Marine Science (Special)
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2003
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7*
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50
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National Institute of Business Management
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Management (Areas of specialization: human resource management, logistics, project management, and industrial management)
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2009
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7
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50
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management Information Systems
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2009
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7
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50
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National Institute of Social Development
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Social Work
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2005
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7
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50
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Master of Social Work
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2008
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9
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60
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Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Financial Management
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2003
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7*
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50
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Master of Public Management
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2003
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8*
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50
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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
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Qualification awarded from
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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2000
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7
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50
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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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2004
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7*
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50
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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
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2004
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7*
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50
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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
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2004
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7*
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50
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Master of Science in Information Technology
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2004
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8*
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50
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Master of Science in Information Systems
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2004
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8*
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50
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Master of Science in Information Management
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2004
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8*
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50
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* If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Effective 26/09/2011
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