Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Information 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 |
The aim of the Bachelor of Information Technology is to provide graduates with well-developed theoretical knowledge and technical skills across Information Technology domains. These domains include a strong thread of cybersecurity alongside artificial intelligence, data science and software engineering. Graduates will be equipped to work in a wide range of technical roles such as Solution Architects, IT Support Analysts, Help Desk Analyst, and related technical roles, particularly as Security, Systems or Information Technology Support Analysts. Graduates will possess a strong technical base and will have the potential to progress in the workplace to more senior roles. Graduates will also be able to progress onto postgraduate study in Information Technology including cybersecurity, computer systems engineering, or artificial intelligence depending on their chosen pathway and/or experience. The target student body of school-leavers, mature learners, internal pathway students, and international applicants will benefit from this uniquely threaded technical programme and on completion will be well prepared for graduate information technology jobs in Aotearoa and globally.
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Graduate profile |
At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a cohesive and coherent understanding of information technology concepts and technologies to solve complex industry problems. 2. Evaluate, select and recommend appropriate technology and design methodologies for the implementation of human-centric information technology solutions. 3. Synthesise cognitive, technical and creative skills to design and develop inventive information technology solutions for complex industry applications. 4. Communicate information technology services and solutions to a diverse audience, ensuring they meet system and user needs. 5. Apply sound judgement, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional information technology context. 6. Demonstrate core professional obligations, ethics, and social responsibilities as an Information Technology professional in both Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts. 7. Integrate Mātauranga Māori (kawa and tikanga), Māori ethics and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into professional practice.
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Education pathways |
Students may enter the programme from Level 4 Studies or from attaining NCEA University Entrance. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology will be able to move onto higher levels of study at postgraduate level as shown in the Education Pathways diagram within the programme document
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Entry Requirements |
- NCEA University entrance or International equivalent CIE/IB grades (preferably information technology subjects) - Have successfully completed a Media Design School Qualification, Level 4 or higher - Have successfully completed a qualification from another discipline, Level 4 or higher - Discretionary entry may be given where the applicant can provide evidence of information technology engagement in industry including if you are over 20 years of age. An interview maybe scheduled with the Programme Coordinator. International - International - For students who have English as a second language, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required with no individual band score lower than 5.5 - OR - Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS e.g., Pearson etc.
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Education Organisation | Media Design School Limited | |||
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Developed By | Media Design School Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 4774 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2023-06-22 09:58:44.237 | |||
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Next Review | 2028-06-30 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Students will progress through a set curriculum covering many facets of Information Technology, with the option each semester of taking one elective subject that enhances and supports their area of IT interest. Soft skills, such as communication, organisation, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and analytical abilities are inherent in the programme and embedded into the learning within each component. Mātauranga Māori is embedded where appropriate.
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