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Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Applied Information Systems | |
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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 |
To produce graduates who will be:
* Industry-ready so that they can add value to an organisation; * Problem-solvers, who are able to think creatively, act ethically, and behave professionally; * Competent in relevant area of information systems; and * Capable of continuing their oem learbning in other programmes including post-graduate study |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates will have a firm grasp of all the theoretical aspects of information systems, and will be able to apply their knowledge in practical situations. They will have developed particular aptitude in one area of the discipline, and will be aware of the need, and possess the skills, to keep their knowledge up-to-date.
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Education pathways |
Further study can include post-graduate study at another tertiary instition, leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicants under 20 years of age require a minimum of NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance. Applicants aged 20 years or over must provide evidence of their ability to successfully study at tertiary level. Level 4 or 5 courses or programmes are preferred. All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of no less than 6.0 (with no bands lower than 5.5) or hold an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English Proficiency Test. All applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components. |
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Education Organisation | 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |
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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 | NT5004 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | August 2003 | |
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Next Review | December 2019 | |
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Content |
The Bachelor of Applied Information Systems (BAppIS) is based on streams of knowledge that integrate a coherent programme of study within the Information Systems. These streams are Information systems, Technology, Development and Organisation. The programme consists of 24 components comprising both compulsory and elective courses, eight each year for three years
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