Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
Qualification Aim The primary aim of the Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology is to provide students with a thorough theoretical and applied knowledge of both the hardware and software fields of computing with specialisations in the design and maintenance of computer systems, databases, programming, operating systems, computer networking, internet and web development, gaming and animation, technical support and embedded controller applications for a wide range of industries. This will enable them to be work ready on graduation, and to maintain their currency and develop their discipline by ongoing professional development. Graduate Profile On successful completion of this qualification, students will have: - the underpinning theoretical and applied knowledge and skills to work in the computing and technology fields; - a competence to apply technical and conceptual thinking in the computing and technology fields; - the self reliance and capability for continued learning and professional development in the computing and technology fields; - the capabilities to be effective communicators and team members; - a broad educational base to enable them to relate to the wider context of society; - enquiring, flexible, creative and critical attitudes towards contemporary issues and underlying theoretical concepts in the computing and technology fields; - an appreciation of management and information technology within the context of their qualification; - awareness of bicultural issues and an ability to function positively in a multicultural society; - an awareness of social, and ethical issues when designing a computing product.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this programme will have underpinning theoretical and applied knowledge and skills to work in the computing and technology fields, competence to apply technical and conceptual thinking in the computing and technology fields, self reliance and capability for continued learning and professional development in the computing and technology fields, capabilities to be effective communicators and team members, a broad education base to enable them to relate to the wider context of society, enquiring, flexible, creative and critical attitudes towards contemporary issues and underlying theoretical concepts in the computing and technology fields, an appreciation of management and information technology within the context of their qualification, awareness of bicultural issues and an ability to function positively in a multicultural society, and an awareness of social and ethical issues when designing a computer product.
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Education pathways |
Further study within Waiariki programmes, or with other providers.
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Entry Requirements |
Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are open in accordance with Waiarikis Academic regulations.
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 3293 | |
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Status | Discontinued | |
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Created | 2016-03-23 08:29:27.0 | |
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Last Date For Entry | 2020-01-13 00:00:00.0 | |
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Discontinued | 2020-01-13 00:00:00.0 | |
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