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 FSA BInfoTech is to prepare work-ready information technology professionals
who are able to make an immediate contribution to the IT industry. Our graduates will have attained a recognised qualification which has prepared them for entry into a wide range of IT fields, including software design and development, systems administration, IT infrastructure and operations, network administration and support, IT training, IT service and support. They will be critical thinkers who are able to maintain discipline currency in a rapidly changing industry throughout their careers. |
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Graduate profile |
By the end of this programme students will:
- Demonstrate a broad foundation of knowledge and skills suitable for a range of careers involving Information Technology. - Apply Information Technology industry tools, processes and standards to respond to organisational, cultural and community requirements. - Apply critical thinking and independent judgement to develop Information Technology solutions to complex real-world problems. - Apply independent learning to maintain discipline currency in a rapidly changing information technology industry. - Adapt to different roles as a member or leader in diverse, cross-functional information technology teams. - Integrate cultural, ethical and sustainable practice consistent with Information Technology codes of conduct and informed by the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. |
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Education pathways |
Depending on specific entry requirements into post graduate programmes, these
qualifications may enable entry into post-graduate study. |
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Employment pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Minimum academic entry criteria: University Entrance (UE): NCEA Level 3 including: Three subjects at Level 3 or above, made up of: - 14 credits in three approved subjects - Remaining credits may come from either achievement or unit standards. And Literacy -10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: - 5 credits in reading - 5 credits in writing And Numeracy -10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: - achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or - unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required) OR NZ2594 New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) or equivalent Discretionary entry may be given to applicants over 20 years of age who do not have University Entrance. Applicants will be screened for formal and informal learning. An interview can be requested at the discretion of the BInfoTech HOD. International Learners In addition to meeting the entry criteria or equivalent as outlined as above, the following criterion also applies: Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2022, Appendix A: Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes for International Students https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognitionand-accreditation/#e10518_heading1).
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Education Organisation | Future Skills Academy Limited | |||
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Developed By | Future Skills Academy Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 4850 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2023-12-11 14:07:52.517 | |||
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Next Review | 2028-11-21 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
A standard student pathway will consist of:
- Eight compulsory Level 5 courses in first year - Two compulsory Studio Level 6 courses and six Level 6 elective courses in second year. - Two compulsory Studio Level 7 courses and five Level 7 elective courses and one other 15 credit course from Level 5, 6 or 7 for each of the following pathways: operations, hardware/networks, development. |
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