Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Information & Communication Technologies | |||
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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 BICT is an applied programme targeted at school leavers, career changers or unqualified IT professionals seeking a qualification in ICT. The programme aims to produce work-ready graduates who meet the needs of the IT industry in New Zealand, as well as globally. The programme enables students to: Apply knowledge, skills and capabilities to analyse, design, develop, implement and maintain information systems across a variety of industries, business environments, and community organisations; and interact with clients, formulate technology projects, manage projects, and communicate developments effectively throughout the design and development of solutions.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this programme will be able to: 1. Apply specialist technical Information Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and skills to provide business solutions. 2. Employ critical, systematic and strategic thinking and analytical skills to evaluate and solve complex business problems in a changing global environment. Apply ethical dimensions for decision making to uphold social responsibility and sustainable practice. 4. Advise on technology deployment decision making in a range of organisational, professional, social, and multi-cultural contexts. 5. Apply self-directed learning and research to maintain currency and lead future development. 6. Communicate effectively in a professional manner with stakeholders, colleagues, and clients. 7. Work effectively, both independently and across teams, in diverse cultural contexts. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance throughout the deployment and application of technology solutions in realising New Zealand/Aotearoa cultural aspirations.
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Education pathways |
Graduates of the BICT may seek entry into postgraduate level programmes of study in the field of ICT.
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Entry Requirements |
New Zealand University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of: Mathematics or physics or statistics or accounting English or history or art history or classics or geography or economics one other subject from the list of approved subjects 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 (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) Or one of the following: New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Networking Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration Level 6 Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact Ara for requirements. NZQA approved subjects: see here Alternative Requirements Applicants who are unable to evidence that you meet Academic Entry Requirements, but can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be approved for alternative entry. Contact Ara for advice. English Requirements Applicants for whom English is not their first language may also be required to provide evidence of English language skills as listed below. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, should contact Ara for advice. IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart on Ara Institute of Canterbury's website. Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. |
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |||
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Quality Assured By | Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality | |||
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Number | CH3866 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2003-08-14 12:13:09.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2023-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Through a commitment to hands on learning students will gain a strong grounding in the analytical, technical and theoretical concepts of computer based information systems. The BICT also emphasizes the human and organizational aspects that relate to the use of such technology including organizational management, project management and technical communication.
By covering these interrelated topics, the BICT provides a practical link between the latest computer technology and its application to today's business environment ensuring that students are well equipped to take their place in this exciting and constantly changing industry. Although the core focus of the BICT is information systems, students may also choose an elective stream in Programming, Multimedia, Data Communications and Networking, and Information Systems and Strategies. |
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