Introduction to Software Development

BIT505

This online course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to implement software development.

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    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $2,611 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

You will identify a range of problems, evaluate options for problem resolution and implement and document suitable software solutions.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Identify a range of problems originating in a business context
  • Explain the development life cycles and the migration of changes within the business environment
  • Perform a systems analysis, applying critical thinking, using logic and reasoning, to identify alternative solutions to problems
  • Apply data modelling techniques appropriate to the system
  • Document each phase of the software development process using appropriate technical reports
  • Determine the actions required to improve, or correct systems performance
  • Describe testing and quality control methodologies

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

2025
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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $2,611 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying