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.