我们的IT行业合作伙伴对该项目的结构和内容拥有重要参与,确保所教授的内容持续满足行业需求。
第一年涵盖广泛的ICT主题,为你打下坚实的软件工程(编程)、硬件与网络、网站开发、IT工具与概念以及与IT相关的数学技能。
第二和第三年你将选择三个专业方向之一:信息系统、网络与基础设施或软件开发。在此期间,你将通过一系列必修和选修课程,深入了解所选领域的知识。
你还将培养解决问题、批判性思维、分析、团队合作、项目管理、时间管理、自立和沟通能力等技能。学校非常重视实践技能和工作准备度,因此尽可能将理论融入并应用于实际任务。
许多课程包含小组活动或小组项目,因为雇主非常重视团队合作的能力。
最后一个学期,你将将所有掌握的技能和知识付诸实践,完成一个45学分的顶点项目(大多数是本地企业)。该项目是一个极好的机会,可以让你积累真实的IT经验,并向业内人士学习。这也意味着你有大量工作,可以用来向潜在雇主展示你的潜力。兼职最多可达5年。
这通向信息与通信技术学士学位
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*; 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; OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent; Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same; If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.